facebook
Image showing that the PDF download is in progress... PDF download in progress

Please wait...

Image showing a pink decorative paint splat
Image showing a green decorative paint splat
upload photo button
reviews buttonReviews view map buttonMap
view 3d map button3D Map
directions take me there buttonDirections
Save
PDF
Gpx File

Baroon Pocket Dam: Martin Williams Walk

Baroon Pocket Dam: Martin Williams Walk
North Maleny
walking icon walking icon black
Trail type
difficulty icon
Skill Level
2.2km
Length
direction icon direction icon black
Circuit

Discover Lake Baroon (aka Baroon Pocket Dam), tucked away in the Obi Obi Valley, between Maleny and Montville in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

SUITABILITY
A mostly grassy trail suitable for walkers, recreational cyclists and mountain bikers.

HIGHLIGHTS
Accessible from 5:30am to 5:30pm 7 days, this is a great little mowed lawn loop from the park. The circuit is named after the first ranger of Lake Baroon, Martin Williams.

If you have a mountain bike go clockwise around for the sweet swooping top section. There is no view at the top, but the lakeside section is picturesque.

There’s a shortcut halfway along if you want to miss the hillier section, or you can simply go there and back if you don’t feel fit for the small hill.

Along the track, you can see many bird and possum nesting boxes high in the trees, which include Hoop and Bunya Pines.

Don’t forget to bring your swimmers, and if you have a paddlecraft, yes the lake is awesome for that too!

Note the grass can be slippery when wet.

AFTERWARDS
The large open park has picnic shelters, BBQs, a big playground, natural history panel, and pleasant swimming and fishing. There are other walks to be enjoyed on the northern side of Lake Baroon including part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk.

HOW TO GET THERE
To the starting point: From downtown Maleny take Teak St out of town which turns into North Maleny Road. Stay on this road. It eventually turns into Baroon Pocket Road (after Eden Road). Follow the road to the very end down to the dam’s edge.

The short loop track starts and ends here at the lake’s southern recreation area.

To the end point: This is a circular route ending up where you began.

glossary button
Glossary
  • Icon showing this activity is suitable for wheelchairsSuitable for wheelchairs
  • Icon showing this activity is suitable for walkingSuitable for walking
  • Icon showing this activity is suitable for recreational cyclingSuitable for recreational cycling
  • Icon showing this activity is suitable for mountain bikingSuitable for mountain biking
  • Icon showing this activity is suitable for horse ridingSuitable for horse riding
  • Icon showing this activity is suitable for kayakingSuitable for kayaking
  • Icon showing this activity has drinking water availableDrinking water available
  • Icon showing this activity does not have drinking water availableNo drinking water available
  • Icon showing this activity has a barbeque on siteBarbeque on site
  • Icon showing this activity has a picnic table on sitePicnic table on site
  • Icon showing this activity has toilets on siteToilets on site
  • Icon showing fires are permitted at this activityFires permitted
  • Icon showing fires are prohibited at this activityFires prohibited
  • Icon showing camping is permitted at this activityCamping permitted
  • Icon showing camping is prohibited at this activityCamping prohibited
  • Suitable for walking Suitable for walking black lines Suitable for walking
  • No drinking water available No drinking water available No drinking water available
  • barbeque on site barbeque on site Barbeque on site
  • Picnic table on site Picnic table on site Picnic table on site
  • toilets on site toilets on site Toilets on site
  • Fires prohibited Fires prohibited Fires prohibited
  • Camping prohibited Camping prohibited Camping prohibited
Write a review

Review Date: 16/05/2019

Beautiful little spot and well worth a drive! Glorious picnic areas overlooking pristine water and pines. A colony of pelicans nest off shore. The walk itself is easy and suitable for the whole family. The park caters for big and little kids alike. Heaps of parking and amenities are clean!

Reviewed By: Jessica

Review Date: 12/05/2019

Good little walk to get my young family out and about. Not as picturesque as some other walks. Great area for a bbq away from the crowds.

Reviewed By: Dan

hazard icon

IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL '000'.

Always Adventure Safely!

  • Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
  • 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.

SEQ Water

For any issues with the trail please contact:

SEQ Water via 07 3035 5500 or communications@seqwater.com.au

If you think something on the web site needs to change please let us know via: adventure@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Nearby Trails

Trail Image for Baroon Pocket Dam: Lake Paddle
Easy

Baroon Pocket Dam: Lake Paddle

North Maleny
canoeing icon
Trail type
difficulty icon
Skill Level

8.8km

Length
direction icon
Circuit
Trail Image for Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk: Baroon Lookout
Difficult

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk: Baroon Lookout

Montville
walking icon
Trail type
difficulty icon
Skill Level

2.5km

Length
direction icon
One-way
Trail Image for Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk: Baroon Section
Difficult

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk: Baroon Section

Montville
walking icon
Trail type
difficulty icon
Skill Level

11.9km

Length
direction icon
One-way
Trail Image for Road Cycle Route: Hinterland Loop
Difficult

Road Cycle Route: Hinterland Loop

Balmoral Ridge
walking icon cycling icon
Trail type
difficulty icon
Skill Level

95.8km

Length
direction icon
Circuit
Trail Image for Russell Family Park
Easy

Russell Family Park

Montville
walking icon cycling icon
Trail type
difficulty icon
Skill Level

0.9km

Length
direction icon
Circuit

Share this trail

This action requires a login.
To continue, click on Login/Signup below.

Photo uploaded successfully, thank you.

Feedback / Suggest an Adventure

If you have any feedback on the site or any of the trails, please drop us a short email.

Have we missed something? Do you have an adventure to suggest? Fill in the suggestion form to let us know about it.