Sunshine Coast Council

A great way to extend your walk along the esplanade foreshore, if you are open to some fun and water.

SUITABILITY
Suitable for walkers, horses and mountain bikers up for a challenge – you are likely to get wet feet!.
Sections of the trail are classed at the national grading system as Grade 4. Meaning experience needed!
The track is subject to seasonal inundation and tides. Bridges are pedestrian only and dogs must be on a leash.

HIGHLIGHTS
This trail starts from the foreshore at Lake Weyba Drive and meanders along the lakeside, and sometimes in it. Bring bug spray and be prepared to wade around a bit, but also to enjoy a spectacular setting, any time of day!

Along the trail you will see the stunning Horsmans Creek. Here you will walk across the 24 meter long suspension bridge. Take a moment on the bridge to soak up the beautiful natural views of the creek and Lake Weyba.

It’s hard to believe you are just kilometres away from the tourist crowds of Noosa.

Lake Weyba is part of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, and covers approximately 150,000 hectares of freshwater, estuarine and terrestrial environments. The lake has several tributaries including Weyba, Keyser, Eenie Hosman and Murdering Creeks.

The waters of Lake Weyba are full of aquatic life. The mangrove forests, rock outcrops and sea grass beds are important breeding grounds and nursery habitats for many marine species including sharks, rays, crustations and fish. The ecosystems provide important habitats for a number of rare and threatened plant species.


AFTERWARDS
While in this area you can follow other trails that lead away from the lake through coastal bushland and saltpans. Or you might simply prefer to call it a day and head home to dry off!

HOW TO GET THERE
Head to the suburb of Weyba Downs via the Eumarella Road exit. Follow Eumarella Road to the end where it meets Lake Weyba Drive. Here you will see the lake. Start your walk along the foreshore heading south. There is a trail head sign and parking on the lake at the end of Charlotte Drive.

Note this is not a loop trail. The end point is the same as the starting point.

Alternatively the trail can be accessed from the end of Charlotte Drive, Lakewood Drive or Annie Drive Park.