Coochin Creek: Campground to Boat Ramp Paddle

Highlights

This is a great paddle with low traffic and some interesting wildlife on all sides. Watch the tides when crossing the sand bars at the mouth of the creek or you can end up knee deep in mud pulling your boat if you get caught by low water. You can get the best of the paddle with a shorter distance by putting in at the campground and heading out for an hour or two. Keep your eyes peeled for the sea eagles that frequent this area.

How to get there

To the starting point: Take the Roys Road exit off M1 and turn east onto Roys Road. Heading from Caloundra turn left at the overpass. If you are heading from Caboolture turn right at the overpass to head East. About 500 metres along this road, turn right into the continuation of Roys Road. AFollow the road until you get to the boat ramp at the end of the road.

To the end point. This is mapped as a one way route there and back but you could drop a car at the campground to paddle it one way.

About this place

Suitable for kayaking
Picnic table on site
Toilets on site
Camping permitted

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.