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Sunshine Coast Bushwalking
Sunshine Coast Bushwalking

Sunshine Coast Bushwalking

Bushwalking on the Sunshine Coast is very accessible and offers a variety of terrain, ranging from unspoiled beaches and coastal areas to the majestic beauty of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. There's a variety of national parks which offer well maintained walking trails along with camping and picnic facilities.

The Glass House Mountains are a prominent geological feature of the Sunshine Coast, with the largest of the 13 distinctive mountain peaks visible from most places. Distributed among farmland and pine forests are large tracts of National Park with a variety of facilities - picnic and BBQ areas, rockpools and waterfalls, graded walking tracks and climbs and of course amazing views and beautiful surroundings.

Sunshine Coast Bushwalking Areas

Here is a short listing of some of the most majestic and beautiful places to go bushwalking on the Sunshine Coast:

Mapleton Falls National Park

Read moreMapleton Falls National Park LookoutThis park protects remnants of rainforest and wet eucalypt forest that once occurred throughout the Blackall Range in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Popular for picnicking, bird watching and bushwalking. To reach this area, travel 13km west of Nambour to Mapleton. Turn north off the Mapleton-Kenilworth Road.

Kondalilla National Park

Read morekondalilla national parkThe highlight of the National Park is the gushing waters of Kondalilla Falls, which cascade down 80m and form a series of crystal clear pools of water. The pools are popular spots for swimming in the summer months. Travel west of Nambour to Mapleton, continue toward Montville. Kondalilla National Park is signposted on the right.

Glass House Mountains National Park

Read moreglass house mountains national parkThe Glass House Mountains are a group of 13 volcanic peaks that dominate the landscape of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. All offering bushwalking, rock climbing and picnicking. This area may be accessed through the township of Glass House on the Glass House Mountains Tourist Drive. From town, travel along the Glass House Mountain - Coonowrin Road.

Sunshine Coast Wildlife Bushwalking Tours

Sunshine Coast Wildlife Bushwalking Tours

Book Sunshine Coast Wildlife Bushwalking ToursIf you love exploring, bird watching and getting up close to native Australian wildlife in their natural habitat then these are the best adventures for you! With the choice of half day and full day bushwalking adventures and half day and full day bird watching and wildlife tours, you'll be able to see the best of the region with the help of an experienced guide.

 

Find more National Parks on the Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast Bushwalking Clubs

bushwalking tracks Sunshine CoastThere are many bushwalking clubs throughout Australia that collectively have access to intimate knowledge of "wild places" in their regions for their members.

Membership with most clubs also means guidance for new members, opportunities to learn new skills, refine existing ones and of course great "camaraderie" based in a common love and respect for the "Bush".

Glass House Bushwalkers Club Inc
PO Box 1113 Caboolture 4510
Websitewww.glasshouse.bwq.org.au

Maryborough Bushwalking Club
PO Box 836 Maryborough 4650

The Sunshine Coast Bushwalking Club
PO Box 287, Buderim, 4556
Website: www.sunshinecoastbushwalkingclub.com

More Sunshine Coast Bushwalking Links

View our Sunshine Coast Hinterland Picture Tour!