Noosa National Park: Hells Gate Walk
A stunning coastal walk featuring elevated beach views and national park.
Suitability
This walk is suitable for all ages and has some steep troughs.
Highlights
Starting at the iconic Noosa Heads Main Beach, this walk begins with a striking beach landscape located right on the bustling Hasting St precinct. Grab a coffee or something to eat from one of the many specialty cafes and restaurants before approaching the Noosa National Park.
The first section of the walk takes in the main beach and then around the headland along a wide custom built boardwalk. Several beach access points such as Little Cove, Boiling Pot or Tea Tree are perfect for a quick swim, picnic or selfie!
Wander through the Noosa National Park and admire the tea trees, palms and eucalypt canopy. Keen observers may even spot a sleeping koala!
Hell’s Gates is approximately 60 minutes’ walk and rewards walkers with 270-degree views across the coast. The pinnacle of the coastal walk, Hell’s Gates is perfect for viewing local wildlife such as Ospreys and pods of dolphins playing in the waves.
Afterwards
Turn around at Hell’s Gates and enjoy the return views. Relax and unwind back at one of Hasting Street’s many cafes.
How to get there
To Start: Via Sunshine Coast Motorway heading north. This turns into Emu Mountain Rd. Turn right onto Eenie Creek Rd, then left onto Reef St.. Continue onto Noosa Parade and then a final right onto Noosa Drive. The walk begins at the Noosa Heads Surf Club
To End: The end point is the same as the start point.
To the end point: The end point is the same as the starting point.
Accessibility guide
Paved with a boardwalk section and rest spots along the way, but with steep inclines and declines and several residential driveway crossings. Boiling Pot Lookout is the end point for wheelchair users and people pushing prams - beyond it the trail narrows along the mountainside towards Hells Gate and Alexandria Bay.
The trail leading from Noosa Heads National Park to Boiling Pot Lookout is thoughtfully paved, incorporating a scenic boardwalk. However, it's important to note that there are some steep inclines and declines along the trail, as well as intersections with residential driveways.
Throughout your journey, designated rest spots offer a chance to pause and take in the breathtaking views that surround you. Once you arrive at Boiling Pot Lookout, it serves as the conclusion for wheelchair users and individuals pushing prams. From this point onwards, the trail narrows and continues along the mountainside, leading to other remarkable destinations such as Hells Gate and Alexandria Bay. During the assessment, assistive technology was utilized to assess the trail's accessibility.
- Ocean views
- Accessible trails
- Wildlife
- Boardwalks
- Sealed Paths
- Retail outlets along Hastings Street
Travel to Hasting Street Noosa and at the end of street you'll see the entrance to the National Park. Here you will find Disability Accessible Parking Bays and an information Centre is nearby.
Travel to the Noosa River Conservation Reserve and enjoy the views of the Noosa River or make use of the Dog park (after current renovations are complete). Relax and unwind back at one of Hasting Street's many cafes.
Suitability
The trail leading from Noosa Heads National Park to Boiling Pot Lookout is thoughtfully paved, incorporating a scenic boardwalk. However, it's important to note that there are some steep inclines and declines along the trail, as well as intersections with residential driveways.
Throughout your journey, designated rest spots offer a chance to pause and take in the breathtaking views that surround you. Once you arrive at Boiling Pot Lookout, it serves as the conclusion for wheelchair users and individuals pushing prams. From this point onwards, the trail narrows and continues along the mountainside, leading to other remarkable destinations such as Hells Gate and Alexandria Bay. During the assessment, assistive technology was utilized to assess the trail's accessibility.
Highlights
- Ocean views
- Accessible trails
- Wildlife
Facilities and activities
- Boardwalks
- Sealed Paths
- Retail outlets along Hastings Street
Getting there
Travel to Hasting Street Noosa and at the end of street you'll see the entrance to the National Park. Here you will find Disability Accessible Parking Bays and an information Centre is nearby.
Afterwards
Travel to the Noosa River Conservation Reserve and enjoy the views of the Noosa River or make use of the Dog park (after current renovations are complete). Relax and unwind back at one of Hasting Street's many cafes.
Disclaimer:
This trail accessibility review has been undertaken by Spinal Life Australia. Please note that the trails reviewed are not compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Instead, these reviews are intended to provide additional information to assist trail users and carers in assessing the usability of each trail, including details about accessible parking, trail surfaces, and amenity facilities.
About this place
- Suitable for walking
- Dogs prohibited
- Drinking water available
- Barbeque on site
- Picnic table on site
- Toilets on site
- 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
- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
- Noosa National Park(opens in a new tab)
To report damage, a hazard or another problem with the trail:
Safety
Check park alerts before you go
Noosa National Park is managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Check their park alerts for closures and track conditions. Park alerts in the Sunshine Coast region(opens in a new tab)
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.
Nice walk , about 1.5 hours return to car park. Go before 9.30 am for a spot in the 4 hour car park.
Beautiful walk, easy and scenery is gorgeous. Parking is an issue. We even saw a koala in the wild!
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