Mount Coolum

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Enjoy a steep trek to the summit of one of the Sunshine Coast’s ancient volcanic domes. Created about 26 million years ago, Mount Coolum is a laccolith, formed when a dome-shaped bulge of magma cooled below the Earth’s surface.
Spectacular coastal views, rare and threatened plants, wildflowers, bird life and geology feature here.

Lookouts

No Dogs Permitted

No Camping Permitted

Rainforest

Eucalypt Forest

197m

Maximum Elevation

181m

Total Climb

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Getting there:

Turn off the David Low Way 6 km south of Coolum Beach township or 3 km north of Marcoola township into Tanah Street (West). The car park entrance is near the junction of Tanah Street (West) and Jarnahill Drive.

Maps:

Mount Coolum

Route/Trail notes:

Follow the signs and stick to the track. Due to erosion from so many walkers, about 3/4 of this track has now been paved and stepped.

Permits/Costs:

None.

Other References/Comments:

None.

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Comments

Always a good stretch of the legs. Nothing too strenuous.
Steve on 4 Jan, 2021

Did this after doing Mt Cooroora. Steep but do able. The path could use a guide rail here or there to make it a little safer but on the whole it's good track to the top and gets easier once you get up.
Chewie on 15 Nov, 2020

Beautiful views of the coast throughout this uphill walk. There's lots of steps so make sure you stretch first.
Grace P on 9 Nov, 2020

Very busy these days but always worth it from the top. Easy walk for all ages. Take water.
Tess on 27 Sep, 2020

Lots of stairs but so worth the view
Leigh James on 10 Sep, 2020

Great way to start a girls weekend away. Did this walk mid morning on a Friday and it was relatively busy. Lots of pleasant 'hellos' and everyone was super polite and courteous to different fitness levels. Easy walk, steady incline and great views of the pacific ocean at the top.
Koko on 29 Aug, 2020

Short and gorgeous! Cant wait to see sunrise and sunset here.
Chesspeople on 9 Aug, 2020

Another good walk. As every other walk at the moment it was really busy. Parts of the track seem to have been upgraded a bit since our last visit. It's a really good track, though some parts are really steep and exposed.
Ian and Sue on 18 Jul, 2020

Very steep straight up walk. Majority is steps made of rocks and stone so need to watch your footing constantly.
View at the top worth it, but not much space to look around at the top.
Kell on 16 Jul, 2020

18-25mins from base to summit at reasonable pace. Family friendly. Enjoy summit, take photos and get back to car in an hour.
Kelly Seery on 11 Jul, 2020

Jolly good fun. Wonderful views. Lots of people exercising by racing up and down.
wolfgang on 3 Jul, 2020

Awesome walk and great views!
Joshua Hartshorne on Jul, 2020

Great walk, fantastic views, but be prepared for a lot of people on the track & at the top. We went first thing in the morning during the week & it was very busy with people going to watch the sunrise. A good walk that gets the heart pumping though, but I wouldn't race to do it again.....too many people.
The Nutters on Jun, 2020

Good climb physical , busy no weekends or holidays
Gerald Emery on 26 May, 2020

Very popular walk, and on a beautiful autumn Sunday there was a constant stream of walkers, joggers and runners. Very well constructed rock steps all the way to the top, with plenty of spots to pull over to catch your breath and let the speedsters pass! Spectacular views from the top, and the viewing/sitting area can get very busy too. Might be a bit quieter on a weekday.
Bythebeach on 24 May, 2020

Amazing view, tested my conditioning or lack thereof but totally worth it. Trail in excellent condition and while there where load of people they were all friendly and courteous.
Andrew Morgan on 16 May, 2020