Ninderry Bushland Conservation Reserve: Mount Ninderry Summit Walk

Highlights

The Mt Ninderry Bushland Conservation Reserve covers approx. 150 hectares, while its peak, Mt Ninderry, is 304 meters above sea level. On this summit trail you ascend just over 130 metres because – good news – the carpark start is high up on a ridge.

From the car park follow the rolling fire road to a steep single track with a lot of calf-burning steps, and occasional tantalising views, before it finally opens out up onto the prominent bluff as a reward for your efforts. It’s a great compliment to Mt Coolum’s summit, visible to the east, which you can see from one of two lookouts at the summit. Get up early and climb the trail as the day is breaking and watch the sun rise!

Afterwards

While you are here why not do the Walking Trail to Wedgetail Court - located just behind the car park at the top. And just south of the Maroochy River is Dunethin Rock, which offers much closer views over the river. Yandina township is the closest for conveniences and attractions including the ginger and macadamia factories, the famous Thai Spirit House restaurant, wonderful organic cafes and a delightful country pub. Here on a Saturday morning – why not check out the local markets!

How to get there

To the starting point: Travelling on the M1 take the Yandina Coolum exit towards the coast. After you cross the Maroochy River turn left into Collins Road.

Travelling on the Sunshine Coast Motorway take the Yandina Coolum exit towards Yandina and turn right into Collins Road just before the river (close to Yandina).

Follow Collins Road to the end and at the T-junction with Ninderry Road turn right and follow it to about 500 metres before the end where the road forks. Take the right-hand road to Mount Ninderry car park.

Additionally, heading north along Nambour Connection Road, travel through the Yandina town (changes to Farrell Street), before turning right into Ninderry Road.

To the end point: This is an up-and-back route. Go for it!

About this place

Suitable for walking
Dogs prohibited
Picnic table on site

Walking track grade: Grade 4; A rough track, possibly long and very steep, with few signs to follow. Suited to experienced bushwalkers.

Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)

Managed by

Sunshine Coast Council

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Safety

Hazards on this trail

Rocky with many steps

In an emergency, call 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: Bureau of Meteorology — Queensland(opens in a new tab)
- 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: Trail Hiking Australia — hike safety(opens in a new tab)
Sunshine Coast Council does its best to keep this information current, but things change, so be aware that a trail may not be as listed here.

7 ratings

Kj7 years ago

It was fabulous to take 3 and 5 year old up Mt Ninderry. Plenty of places to stop. Wide paths in sections. Twisted trees to climb over. No complaints from the kids. Beautiful view with morning tea at the top.

Dan7 years ago

Verdant views west to Mt Coolum, south over Maroochy River and Dunethin Rock to Buderim, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba, and east to the ranges, if you do a loop around the top. On a sunny day, it's glorious. And for now you still have a chance of having Ninderry to yourself, unlike Coolum, Ngungun and even Cooroora. The track has had steps installed, and the lookout platform is fairly recent, so this is set to become more popular.