Nambour Heritage Soundtrail
Nambour Heritage Soundtrail puts the hipster into one of our oldest towns
Suitability
This walk is suitable for all agers.
Highlights
Drawing together history and community heritage, local stories and great original music, the Nambour Heritage Soundtrail is a contemporary take on a truly historic town.
The Soundtrail is a GPS activated audio story trail that features 18 Nambour stories told by locals, including Bob Collins, June Upton, Brent Miller, Lyndon Davis and many more. From the sugar mill, beauty quests and an old Vogue cinema, to Bayards Corner and Collins Café, the Nambour Heritage Soundtrail brings to life the stories and memories that are buried beneath the streets of Nambour. With Powderfinger and ABC Sunshine Coast’s Jon Coghill as the narrator, sound design by award-winning producer Hamish Sewell and stunning backings by local band Biscuit, the Nambour Heritage Soundtrail puts the hipster into the heritage of one of the Sunshine Coast’s oldest towns.
Start the tour at Nambour Library and use the free council wi-fi to download the Soundtrails App to your tablet or smartphone. Don’t forget your headphones.
For more information – please visit Sunshine Coast Council’s website.
Afterwards
As you will have discovered, Nambour is a community rich in history and natural beauty. Spend some time enjoying the township or grab a coffee at one of the vibrant cafes. Nambour has a number of other self-guided experiences for you to enjoy including Cilento Park - Falls Walk and Gary Evans Walkway.
How to get there
To the starting point: Start the tour at the Nambour Library on the corner of Currie St and Bury St.
To the end point: The end point is Mill Street, Nambour – the conclusion of the audio Soundtrail.
Accessibility guide
A smooth paved pathway winding through town, with short boardwalk sections and pedestrian crossings including zebra crossings. Some parts have steep inclines and declines, and there are several driveways with blind spots where pedestrians and vehicles can conflict.
The Nambour Heritage Sound Trail features a smooth, paved pathway that winds through the town. As you explore the trail, you'll encounter local businesses, intriguing historical insights, and pedestrian-friendly crossings, including zebra crossings. To enhance your experience, there are also short sections of the trail that feature boardwalks.
It's worth noting that certain parts of the trail have steep inclines and declines. To ensure accessibility for all visitors, assistive technology was used during the assessment of the trail. It is also worth noting that the trail has several potential pedestrian and vehicle conflicts to be mindful of including driveways with blind spots.
- The Nambour Heritage Sound Trail offers an immersive audio tour accompanied by captivating historical pictures, allowing you to dive into the rich heritage of the area.
- Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to discover the Aboriginal yarning circle at Quota Park
- a poignant war monument that pays homage to the past conflicts and sacrifice
- a delightful playground for leisurely enjoyment, and the tranquil presence of creeks meandering through the town.
- Disability Accessible Parking Bays at Nambour Library
- Disability Accessible Toilets at Nambour Library
- Nambour Library
- Sealed Pathways
- Playgrounds
From the Nambour Library on Fury Street, download the "Sound Trails App" and select the "Nambour Heritage Trail." Your end point is your starting point.
Afterwards take in a meal at one of the nearby Cafes or head towards Petrie Creek Park and experience the Petrie Creek trail.
Suitability
The Nambour Heritage Sound Trail features a smooth, paved pathway that winds through the town. As you explore the trail, you'll encounter local businesses, intriguing historical insights, and pedestrian-friendly crossings, including zebra crossings. To enhance your experience, there are also short sections of the trail that feature boardwalks.
It's worth noting that certain parts of the trail have steep inclines and declines. To ensure accessibility for all visitors, assistive technology was used during the assessment of the trail. It is also worth noting that the trail has several potential pedestrian and vehicle conflicts to be mindful of including driveways with blind spots.
Highlights
- The Nambour Heritage Sound Trail offers an immersive audio tour accompanied by captivating historical pictures, allowing you to dive into the rich heritage of the area.
- Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to discover the Aboriginal yarning circle at Quota Park
- a poignant war monument that pays homage to the past conflicts and sacrifice
- a delightful playground for leisurely enjoyment, and the tranquil presence of creeks meandering through the town.
Facilities and activities
- Disability Accessible Parking Bays at Nambour Library
- Disability Accessible Toilets at Nambour Library
- Nambour Library
- Sealed Pathways
- Playgrounds
Getting there
From the Nambour Library on Fury Street, download the "Sound Trails App" and select the "Nambour Heritage Trail." Your end point is your starting point.
Afterwards
Afterwards take in a meal at one of the nearby Cafes or head towards Petrie Creek Park and experience the Petrie Creek trail.
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
- Drinking water available
- Barbeque on site
- Picnic table on site
- Toilets on site
- Playground on site
- 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
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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.
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