Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park

Highlights

This is a well-worn favourite for locals and visitors alike. Named after a local conservationist and botanical artist – and one of four founding members of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland in 1962 – Kathleen McArthur Conservation Park is a small parcel of wallum heath between the lake and the sea. The bright heath wildflowers that bloom in late winter and spring were widely featured in her illustrations and books. Look for white teatree, orange and yellow banksias and other small flowers – and the birds that come to drink their nectar.

The marked trail is a short sandy single track that winds through beautiful coastal heath. It offers glimpses of Currimundi Lake before bringing you out on the beach. To make a loop look for the northern beach access and after a brief paved stretch it’s back into the bush. Brilliant!

How to get there

To the starting point: Head to Wurtulla on Nicklin Way. At the IGA intersection turn into Anuna Street towards the coast. Turn left into Mandara Drive and the first right into Bareki Street. Follow this road to the end where it joins Coongarra Esplanade and look for a car park here. The walks starts here in the park.

To the end point: This is a circular route with the end point being the same as your starting point.

About this place

Suitable for walking

Walking track grade: Grade 3; A formed track with some obstacles, up to 20km. Expect short steep sections and plenty of steps. Some walking experience helps.

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

Managed by

Sunshine Coast Council

To report damage, a hazard or another problem with the trail:

Safety

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.

3 ratings

Jody7 years ago

This is a very Family Friendly walking track, I regularly take my 3 year old on this walk and he just loves it. A great Park and Playground on the route and of course the Lake is great for swimming with small children. Ticks all the boxes.

Ange7 years ago

A top spot for a wander and a swim on a summer's morning. The trail is sandy, but mostly hard sand and shady for much of the way. You can take a dip in Currimundi Lake near the mouth. The tide can flow fairly speedily in sections of the lake near the mouth - making it fun for kids of all ages to float along with!