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3.5km
Trail type
Skill Level
Length
Circuit
Enjoy Noosa’s most famous walk along the pandanus and paved coastline looking north to the sands of Teewah Beach.
SUITABILITY
Suitable for walkers, prams and wheelchairs(Only to Dolphin Point & gradients exceed 1:10 beyond the Boiling Pot).
HIGHLIGHTS
This is the iconic walk of Noosa National Park, taking you to the tip of the headland. You may see surfers, koalas, goannas, dolphins, turtles, stingrays, even whales in Spring! You will also see some of the most brilliant bay vistas and beautiful headlands ever. And probably a fair amount of people too as it’s no secret. However the further you go the more solitude you can find, and there is the option to take Trail 2 there or back through the middle of the park for a totally different and quieter vibe.
The first part of the coastal track is smoothly paved for easy access (aged and wheelchair). The pavement goes beyond the Boiling Pot Lookout to new viewing areas with sandstone walls and seats. Watch your step near any drops, and the signs so you don’t get lost (but most people will be able to point you in the right direction).
AFTERWARDS
There are plenty of tracks to explore further into the park, and the water is very inviting too go for a swim at Noosa's main beach.
Keep a lookout for Koala’s on your return trip. There are cafes, restaurants and icecreamaries aplenty at Noosa, Noosa Junction, Noosaville, Tewantin and Sunshine. There is also a little kiosk right at the park entrance.
Note: if you find access to Noosa park too busy from the Noosa Heads side you can also get to the Park from a range of other trails, check the QPWS site for a trail map several entries from the Sunshine Beach.
HOW TO GET THERE
To the starting point: This walks starts at the end of Park Road accessed via the right hand end of Hastings St (facing the beach). There is a large car park at the end of Park Road but it can be difficult to get a park here as the beaches of the headlands are popular with surfers. The council has introduced four-hour time limits on parking here.
You can park behind Hastings Street and walk the Boardwalk to get to the National Park (approx.1 km walk with beautiful ocean views) or drop you party off and back track to park in one of the side streets off Park Road. The walk starts in the park next to the car park area. There is a signage showing the many tracks that cross the national headland.
To the end point: The end point is the same as the starting point.
Enjoy Noosa’s most famous walk along the pandanus and paved coastline looking north to the sands of Teewah Beach.
SUITABILITY
Suitable for walkers, prams and wheelchairs(Only to Dolphin Point & gradients exceed 1:10 beyond the Boiling Pot).
HIGHLIGHTS
This is the iconic walk of Noosa National Park, taking you to the tip of the headland. You may see surfers, koalas, goannas, dolphins, turtles, stingrays, even whales in Spring! You will also see some of the most brilliant bay vistas and beautiful headlands ever. And probably a fair amount of people too as it’s no secret. However the further you go the more solitude you can find, and there is the option to take Trail 2 there or back through the middle of the park for a totally different and quieter vibe.
The first part of the coastal track is smoothly paved for easy access (aged and wheelchair). The pavement goes beyond the Boiling Pot Lookout to new viewing areas with sandstone walls and seats. Watch your step near any drops, and the signs so you don’t get lost (but most people will be able to point you in the right direction).
AFTERWARDS
There are plenty of tracks to explore further into the park, and the water is very inviting too go for a swim at Noosa's main beach.
Keep a lookout for Koala’s on your return trip. There are cafes, restaurants and icecreamaries aplenty at Noosa, Noosa Junction, Noosaville, Tewantin and Sunshine. There is also a little kiosk right at the park entrance.
Note: if you find access to Noosa park too busy from the Noosa Heads side you can also get to the Park from a range of other trails, check the QPWS site for a trail map several entries from the Sunshine Beach.
HOW TO GET THERE
To the starting point: This walks starts at the end of Park Road accessed via the right hand end of Hastings St (facing the beach). There is a large car park at the end of Park Road but it can be difficult to get a park here as the beaches of the headlands are popular with surfers. The council has introduced four-hour time limits on parking here.
You can park behind Hastings Street and walk the Boardwalk to get to the National Park (approx.1 km walk with beautiful ocean views) or drop you party off and back track to park in one of the side streets off Park Road. The walk starts in the park next to the car park area. There is a signage showing the many tracks that cross the national headland.
To the end point: The end point is the same as the starting point.
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
- Suitable for walking
- Drinking water available
- Barbeque on site
- Picnic table on site
Toilets on site- Fires prohibited
Camping prohibited
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Reviews
Review Date: 18/04/2019
Beautiful walk, easy and scenery is gorgeous. Parking is an issue. We even saw a koala in the wild!
Reviewed By: Jasmine
Review Date: 28/11/2018
Best walk on the coast, just too hard to find a park!
Reviewed By: Georgia
Review Date: 28/11/2018
Stunning walk with lots of opportunities for taking scenic photos. Try to avoid school holidays and go early as finding a car park can be very difficult - but it's worth it!
Reviewed By: Wendy
Review Date: 27/11/2018
Easily one of the best walks on the Sunshine Coast. A incredible outlook, and a decent length, so you actually feel like you're accomplishing some sort of fitness activity. I have seen all sorts of wildlife on/from this track in the past too. (Whales, koalas, etc.) Highly recommended!
Reviewed By: Sasha
Review Date: 02/11/2018
One of my favorite walks on the Sunshine Coast, with a combination of coastal or inland tracks, take your pick. Multiple look out and view points including Hells Gate. There are some great surfing spots throughout the bays, so take a surfboard and try your luck on one of the points. Keep in mind that these spots can get very busy when there are waves around, which can be a bit of a battle. At the end of the track continue on to Alexandra Bay for a quite and private beach.
Reviewed By: Adam
Review Date: 02/10/2018
Easily one of my most favourite trails on the Sunshine Coast. I prefer to do the Tanglewood Track on the way to Hells Gates and then the coastal track on the way back.
Reviewed By: Bronwyn
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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.
Maintenance and Enquiries
Qld Parks and Wildlife Service
National Parks, Conservation Parks and some State Forests are managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Contact details are: https://www.des.qld.gov.au/contactus/
For current information on trail conditions and alerts go to https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/#sunshinecoast
If you think something on this web site needs to change please let us know via: adventure@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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