12 Best Walks on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast offers plenty of walking options, from coastal paths and lakeside tracks to forest walks and heritage routes. Whether you're after a quick stroll or a longer adventure, here are 12 popular spots worth exploring.
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Parks Noosa Heads1. Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve
Start here for a mix of water views and open parkland walking in Noosa Heads, popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Walks Buderim2. Eric Joseph Foote War Memorial Sanctuary
Located in Buderim, this sanctuary offers a quieter walking experience with lookout views.
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Walks Montville3. Kondalilla Falls
The Montville walk leads to a natural waterfall—a highlight for those wanting to combine bushwalking with a swimming spot.
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Parks Kawana Waters4. Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park
Kawana Waters' lakeside conservation park provides accessible walking tracks around the water with plenty of birdlife to spot.
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Parks Kawana Waters5. Maroochy Wetland Sanctuary
Also in Kawana Waters, this sanctuary walk is ideal if you're interested in wetland ecology and native birds.
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Walks Buderim6. Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Walk
This Buderim walk traces the path of a historic tramway, combining outdoor exercise with local history.
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Walks Noosa Heads7. Noosa Coastal Walk
A scenic coastal option in Noosa Heads offering ocean views and beach access along the way.
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Walks Kawana Waters8. Kawana parkrun
Kawana Waters' parkrun is ideal if you prefer a structured, timed group walk or run in a social setting.
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Parks Caloundra9. Ben Bennett Bushland Park
Caloundra's bushland park delivers a quieter forest walk experience away from busier coastal strips.
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Walks Montville10. Kondalila Rockpool
Near Montville, this walk combines forest tracks with a natural rockpool—great for cooling off after exercise.
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Walks Noosa Heads11. Alexandria Bay Walk
A shorter Noosa Heads option if you want a quick coastal walk with minimal time commitment.
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Parks Eumundi12. Eumundi Conservation Park
Eumundi's park offers bushland walking in a quieter inland location, away from the main coastal areas.
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At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve | 68/100 | 4.7(1,907) | — | Noosa Heads | — |
| Eric Joseph Foote War Memorial Sanctuary | 62/100 | 4.7(194) | — | Buderim | — |
| Kondalilla Falls | 61/100 | 4.8(116) | — | Montville | — |
| Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park | 61/100 | 4.6(272) | — | Kawana Waters | — |
| Maroochy Wetland Sanctuary | 58/100 | 4.4(207) | — | Kawana Waters | — |
| Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Walk | 58/100 | 4.5(150) | — | Buderim | — |
| Noosa Coastal Walk | 57/100 | 4.9(128) | — | Noosa Heads | — |
| Kawana parkrun | 57/100 | 4.8(53) | — | Kawana Waters | — |
| Ben Bennett Bushland Park | 55/100 | 4.4(85) | — | Caloundra | — |
| Kondalila Rockpool | 55/100 | 4.8(96) | — | Montville | — |
| Alexandria Bay Walk | 53/100 | 4.9(23) | — | Noosa Heads | — |
| Eumundi Conservation Park | 53/100 | 4.5(38) | — | Eumundi | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which Sunshine Coast walk is best for families with small children?+
Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park and Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve both offer relatively flat, accessible terrain suitable for families. Alexandria Bay Walk is also short and manageable for younger walkers.
Are there walks suitable for a quick lunch-break stroll?+
Alexandria Bay Walk in Noosa Heads and the Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Walk are shorter options. Kawana parkrun offers a timed structure if you prefer a set duration.
Which walks have water features or swimming spots?+
Kondalilla Falls and Kondalila Rockpool near Montville both feature natural water and swimming opportunities. The lakeside walks at Currimundi Lake and Maroochy Wetland Sanctuary offer water views, though not typically for swimming.
What's the difference between the Noosa walks?+
Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve is a mixed parkland area. Noosa Coastal Walk focuses on coastal scenery. Alexandria Bay Walk is a shorter alternative. All three are in Noosa Heads but offer different experiences.
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