Sunshine Coast

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Walks in Sunshine Coast

Very Easy
1 km return
30 mins

Obi Boardwalk

A short boardwalk beside Obi Obi Creek, that connects the town with the showground.

Easy
1 km return
30 mins

Ocean Beach Walk (Peregian Beach)

From boardwalk to beach, this short walk leads through forest to a peaceful stretch of beach away from the nearby towns.

Easy
1.1 km return
15 mins

Palm Grove Walk

On a hot day, escape the sun for the densely-shaded rainforest on the Palm Grove Walk. Stroll along this short walk beneath the shade of elegant hoop pines and piccabeen palms. This circuit starts from the day-use area, near the toilet block.

Medium
3 km return
2 hrs

Paradise Cave

Fantastic little adventure to this secluded beach cave, only accessible at low tide

Easy
4 km return
1 hr

Pelican Waters to Golden Beach (SCCP 1)

This is currently the southernmost start of the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway (SCCP) as it winds its way along the shoreline on the inside of Bribie Island. This section is very popular with visitors enjoying various water sports and with great views across Punicestone Passage.

Easy
3.5 km return
1 hr

Upland Bushwalk

A circular walk in the southern end of Maroochy Botanic Garden, on a natural rough track with creek crossings that passes through a range of ecosystems including eucalypt open forest and riparian rainforest.

Medium
12.2 km return
3 hrs

Artists Cascades

This walk is part of the Conondale Great Walk and follows Booloomba Creek. You walk through subtropical rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. There is abundant birdlife along the path as well as goannas and skinks. The cascades is a great place to have a swim after the long walk to get there. You can also take a couple of side tracks along the way to the Strangler Cairn and the gold mine.

Easy
1 km return
1 hr

Booloumba Creek

Went here after work one day with my wife, it was so relaxing to just walk in the creek and spend some quality time away from the coast.

Hard
24 km return
6 hrs

Booloumba Creek to Wongai Walkers Camp

This can be done in 1 day if fit and keen enough or make it a 2 dayer as part of the Conondale Great Walk. . Great weekender hike if you like to camp too. Starting from the Booloumba Creek day use area hike up past the Artist Cascades then onto Booloumba Falls following to the Wongai walkers camp. Maps state that its 11km, but the GPS marked it out at 12.1km. Returning back the way you came. And best of all its most down hill for the return trip.

Easy
1.5 km return
1 hr

Booloumba Falls

Walk through tall open forest and discover this scenic creek's cascades, waterfalls and rock pools. At the junction of Peters and Booloumba creeks view The Breadknife rock formation. Swim in the pools at the base of the falls with its beautiful cool mountain water on a hot summers day