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Doonan Creek: North Bushland Loop
Doonan Creek: North Bushland Loop
Peregian Springs
Trail type
Skill Level
1.7km
Length
Circuit
Description
A quiet, rarely-used bush section in the north of Peregian Springs.
SUITABILITY
Suitable for walkers (and prams and wheelchairs for part of the way). Also suitable for mountain bikers.
HIGHLIGHTS
A pleasant path through coastal bushland, a great alternative to beachside walking for local residents. Some of the lower sections of this trail are surfaced with extremely jagged rubble rock, if you want to avoid that just do a there and back of the higher tree-shaded section alongside Doonan Bridge Road East.
AFTERWARDS
This trail is quite close to Peregian Springs commercial center café. And there is a playground just a little further south at The Avenue Park Duck Pond Peregian Springs – off The Avenue (at the southern end of Peregian Springs Drive).
HOW TO GET THERE
On Emu Mountain Road, take Peregian Springs exit from one of 2 roundabouts. (Northern roundabout is closest) and then turn into Doonan Bridge Road East. The trail starts about 150 metres along on your left. It is a fire trail, not signposted from the road. Best to park about 20ms along on the right hand side outside the water treatment plant.
To the end point: The end point is the same as your starting point.
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Activities and facilities
Glossary
Suitable for wheelchairs- Suitable for walking
Suitable for recreational cycling- Suitable for mountain biking
Suitable for horse riding
Suitable for kayaking
Drinking water available
No drinking water available
Barbeque on site
Picnic table on site
Toilets on site
Fires permitted
Fires prohibited
Camping permitted
Camping prohibited
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Suitable for walking
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Suitable for mountain biking
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No drinking water available
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Fires prohibited
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Camping prohibited
Reviews
Review Date: 31/07/2020
Nice easy level walk, good to see the bush regenerating after the bushfires last summer.
Reviewed By: Bruce
Review Date: 20/06/2019
Great walk for me and my mum, and i can also ride my bike while mum walks.
Reviewed By: Charlie
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Safety
IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL '000'.
Always Adventure Safely!
- Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
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Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
- Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/.
- Always wear appropriate clothing, focus on good footwear.
- Always bring more water than you think you will need.
- Be Sun Safe!
- Always let someone know where you are going that isn’t going with you.
- Just getting started try this site for good useful information: https://www.trailhiking.com.au/hike-safety/
- Sunshine Coast Council does it’s best to maintain current information but things can change so always be aware that a trail may not be as listed in this guide, and report and issues via our feedback link.
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