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Popular Walks

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.

Medium
7.7 km return
2 hrs

Sunshine Beach to Hell's Gate

From Sunshine Beach Surf Club to Alexandria Bay and back through the bush track at the first emergency phone beacon.

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.

Easy
2 km one-way
30 mins

Xanthorrhoea Track (Maroochy River Conservation Area)

A peaceful and shady trail through the remnant bushland of the area.

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.