Currimundi Lake: Short Paddle

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Ideal for entry-level paddlers, or those short on time – a peaceful paddle, viewing native trees along Currimundi Creek to the lake entrance and back.

SUITABLILITY

An easy paddle suitable for beginners and families.

Highlights

Perfect for the whole family, the safe, sheltered waters of Currimundi Lake are ideal for canoe, kayak or paddleboard adventures and are very easy to navigate. Currimundi Lake has an approximate full 6km canoe/paddle circuit but for those wanting a short paddle simply head downstream to the Lake entrance. The calm lake is usually protected from the wind and offers a safe, clean paddle experience. The paddle is quite narrow until the lake.

Look out for a range of native flora including the Pink Bloodwood, Coastal and Wallum Banksia, Black She-oak, Broad-leaf Paperback, the Apple Berry Vine and the vibrant cerise flowers of the Purple Tongue. If you’re lucky you might see some Glossy-black Cockatoos in the She-oaks, honeyeaters in the Banksias or the Royal Spoonbill and White faced Heron’s out at the Lagoon. There are also canoe resting points along the way.

At Kitethrills, 1 Watson Street, Currimundi, you can hire SUPs, single and double kayaks and kitesurf equipment. They also have great espressos.

Afterwards

Why not enjoy a BBQ or picnic in one of the many park facilities on the Lake foreshore? You can also enjoy the Currimundi trail network’s coastal pathways by bike or walking. At the Lake entrance there is a large area of sand perfect for families, especially young children or you can enjoy the surf at the patrolled Currimundi Beach.

How to get there

Drive along Nicklin Way to Currimundi Lake from the north or south.

South side: The marked route shows launching from the south side.

Turn right into Gannawarra Street from Nicklin Way, left into Lara Street and left into Gamban Esplande. This will take you to the spot marked on the map where it is often easier to find a park due to it being further away from the beach than Frank McIvor Park (just along Westaway Parade) which also has parking and a canoe launching area.

On the northside you can launch your boat at either:

Noel Burns Park

Turn right into Piringa Street from Nicklin Way, left into Pimpala Street and right into Mulloka Esplanade. The canoe launching area is at the end of Mulloka Esplanade.

Crummunda Park

Turn right into Gayandi Street from Nicklin Way, right into Mandara Drive and left into Coongarra Esplanade. The parking area and canoe launching area is at the junction of Coongarra Esplanade and Bareki Street.

Paddle downstream towards the Lake entrance/Currimundi Beach. Return to your designated launch point.

About this place

Suitable for kayaking

Walking track grade: Grade 1; Flat and well formed with no steps, and no longer than 5km. Signposted the whole way, and suitable for a wheelchair with someone to help.

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.