Tewantin: Cranks Creek Trail
A leisurely walk traversing the local creek and bushland.
Suitability
This walk is suitable for families and all ages, as well as recreational cyclists.
Highlights
Beginning at the Nichols Ct roundabout, there are a number of off-street parking options. The track begins under the forest canopy and initially takes walkers through the bush along a formed path. A short distance in the path passes a modern playground set amongst the trees. This area also features some green space and picnic tables, perfect for a quick refreshment break or lunch. The trail continues alongside the creek along a winding formed track and small bridges and occasionally short grass and gravel sections. A number of bird species reside in the overhead Scribbly Gum Eucalyptus trees including corellas, galahs, sulphur crested cockatoos and owls. If you are not able to see them you will certainly hear them! The turnaround point is Jacaranda Park which offers a large green space to rest and set up a halfway picnic.
Afterwards
Return via the same route or for the more adventurous, take one of the many side-tracks on offer. The nearby town of Tewantin offers delightful country town hospitality including cafes, bakeries, and parks.
How to get there
To Start: Via Eumundi Noosa Rd, turn onto Beckmans Rd, then right onto St Andrews Drive. Turn right onto Outlook Drive and park at the Nichols Ct roundabout.
To End: The end point is the start point
Accessibility guide
The first two thirds are easily accessible by wheelchair on a concrete path that starts at two metres, narrows to one, and crosses the creek by boardwalk. Accessibility ends at the Hopper Crescent exit, where the remainder becomes a narrow dirt track. Parking is on-street at the Nichols Court roundabout with no accessible bays, and the tables at Alec Loveday Park are not reachable from the path.
The first two thirds of this walk are easily accessible with a wheelchair, the remaining one third is via a narrow dirt path that is not accessible for those using a wheelchair. This walk starts on the street at Nichols Court roundabout. There is on-street parking but no accessible parking bays.
The concrete path of the walk starts at two metres in width, narrows to one metre and crosses the creek via a boardwalk. The trail winds through dense eucalypt forest and alongside Cranks Creek, providing opportunities to spot native birds and other wildlife.
The path leads you to Cranks Creek Park where there is a small playground area (swings) tucked amongst the trees. The path continues on to Alec Loveday Park, an expanse of lawn area amongst the trees. This is a dog exercising area, there are tables and benches undercover. However, they are not accessible from the path. The walk continues along the creek and behind houses. The accessibility of this walk ends at
the Hopper Crescent exit. The remainder of the walk continues via a narrow dirt track.
The trail winds through dense eucalypt forests, creating a serene and shaded environment, with a key feature of the trail being the creek. The trail is an excellent spot for wildlife enthusiasts. Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting various species of birds, and there's also a chance to see other native animals like kangaroos, wallabies, and reptiles.
- There are tables and benches at Alec Loveday Park, however these do not have an accessible path leading up to them.
The nearby town of Tewantin offers cafes and parks.
Suitability
The first two thirds of this walk are easily accessible with a wheelchair, the remaining one third is via a narrow dirt path that is not accessible for those using a wheelchair. This walk starts on the street at Nichols Court roundabout. There is on-street parking but no accessible parking bays.
The concrete path of the walk starts at two metres in width, narrows to one metre and crosses the creek via a boardwalk. The trail winds through dense eucalypt forest and alongside Cranks Creek, providing opportunities to spot native birds and other wildlife.
The path leads you to Cranks Creek Park where there is a small playground area (swings) tucked amongst the trees. The path continues on to Alec Loveday Park, an expanse of lawn area amongst the trees. This is a dog exercising area, there are tables and benches undercover. However, they are not accessible from the path. The walk continues along the creek and behind houses. The accessibility of this walk ends at
the Hopper Crescent exit. The remainder of the walk continues via a narrow dirt track.
Highlights
The trail winds through dense eucalypt forests, creating a serene and shaded environment, with a key feature of the trail being the creek. The trail is an excellent spot for wildlife enthusiasts. Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting various species of birds, and there's also a chance to see other native animals like kangaroos, wallabies, and reptiles.
Facilities and activities
- There are tables and benches at Alec Loveday Park, however these do not have an accessible path leading up to them.
Afterwards
The nearby town of Tewantin offers cafes and parks.
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
- Suitable for recreational cycling
- Picnic table 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
- Noosa 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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