Tanglewood Walk
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 Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 2–3hrs walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 4 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
- Bicycle
Journey facilities
- Toilets (flush)
- Walking
- Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
- Photo credit: Ezra Patchett © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Meri Pilloni
- Photo credit: © Meri Pilloni
- Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
Journey through the peaceful inland forests of Noosa Headland on this remote walk beginning at Noosa Headland day-use area.
Meander along the rainforest edge, among crows ash, small-leaved tuckeroos, and spectacular hoop and kauri pines. Listen out for the unique 'whip-cracking' calls of the eastern whipbird ringing through the forest.
Continue on to emerge in forests flourishing with pink bloodwoods, banksias, brush box, blue gums, red ironbarks, scribbly gums and grasstrees. Breathe in the invigorating, woody scents of the forest as you admire the magnificent landscape.
Be on the lookout for signs of life—lace monitors, koalas, echidnas, red-backed fairy wrens and little wattlebirds live here. Continue an extra 130m walk to Alexandria Bay or 400m to Hell's Gate. Otherwise, return via the Coastal Walk for a 7.1km circuit.
Getting there and getting around
The Tanglewood Walk is in the Headland section of Noosa National Park on the Sunshine Coast, 160km north of Brisbane.
Access is via sealed roads suitable for conventional 2WDs.
Access Noosa Headland day-use area and Noosa Hill Walk at the end of Park Road in Noosa Heads:
- Drive to the day-use area car park.
- Walk 1km along the scenic seaside boardwalk from Hastings Street (or 1.1km from bus stop). There are steps which make this walk unsuitable for wheelchairs.
- Cycle with caution along Park Road. Bike racks are provided in the day-use area (bring own padlock).
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities on this walk.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Tanglewood Walk is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Noosa safely and Walk with care.
- Planned works - Noosa Hill track 11–29 March 2024
- Park improvements in progress 26 February 2024 to 14 February 2025