Noosa National Park Sunshine Coast

Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland

Journeys

  • Take a coastal stroll along the southern edge of the park's Headland section, through picturesque eucalypt forest and sun-dappled heathland.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    4.2km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1–2hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Walk along the headlands and discover sweeping ocean vistas, rocky bays, enclosed beaches and marine life cruising by.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    10.8km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 4hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • Toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Marvel at uninterrupted coastal views from the summit of Emu Mountain, on this short hill climb through coastal heath.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.1km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 45min—1hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Stroll through scenic heathland, amid the heady aroma of eucalypt trees, on this botanical walk in Emu Mountain section.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    2.4km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Discover the picturesque forests set deep in the heartland of Noosa National Park on this tranquil hillside climb.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    2.8km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1–1.5hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • Toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • From boardwalk to beach, this short walk leads through forest to a peaceful stretch of beach away from the nearby towns.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 30min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • No toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Experience a rejuvenating rainforest escape on this short, family-friendly walk among lush palms, soaring pines and melodic birdsong.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.1km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 15–30min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • Toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive
  • Soak up the serenity on this remote forest walk through the middle of Noosa National Park, finishing near Hell's Gates.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    8km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 2–3hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track
    • No tent camping
    • Toilets
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No lookout
    • Walking
    • No scenic drive