Explore beautiful Noosa and the wider Sunshine Coast region with these fantastic Sunshine Coast hikes.

Noosa National Park
Location: Noosa National Park
Length: up to 10.8km

With 15km of walking tracks to explore, there’s trails ranging from 1km up to 10.8km, so you can choose the hike that suits you.  The full (10.8km) Coastal Walk will take about 4 hours to complete, however you’ll be treated to some gorgeous scenery along the way.  Find out more about Noosa National Park Hikes.

Noosa Biosphere Trails
Location: Noosa Hinterland
Length: up to 26km

Eight scenic hinterland trails make up the Noosa Biosphere Trails (formerly known as the Noosa Trail Network), traversing the charming townships of Noosa Hinterland.
These hikes range in length from 5km up to 26km, discover more about the Noosa Biosphere Trails here.

Kondalilla Falls Circuit
Location: Kondalilla National Park
Length: 4.7km

This 4.7km track, with over 300 stairs, will take about 90 minutes to complete. Staring at the Kondalilla Falls Car park, the track descends into lush rainforest to the valley below. At the base of the falls you’ll gain the best views of this stunning 90m waterfall, before making the climb back up hill again. This is a Grade 3 track with short steep hills + lots of steps, a reasonable fitness level is needed.

Mt Ngungun
Location: Glass House Mountains
Length: 2.8km

The Mount Ngungun summit walking track is a 2.8km return trail that will take around 2 hours to complete. This is a challenging climb but hikers will be rewarded with spectacular Glass House Mountains and coastal views from the summit. It’s important to be aware that this Grade 4 level track passes close to cliff edges and requires supportive footwear and a moderate level of fitness. The track is not advised in wet weather conditions.

Mount Coolum Walk
Location: Coolum
Length: 1.6km

The 1.6km hike takes about 1hr-1.5hrs to complete, starting with a shaded walk through the native bushland and forest in the first section of the track, before the path becomes quite steep as it traverses the rock face. This is a Grade 4 level track and a moderate level of fitness is needed.

Dularcha Forest Tunnel
Location: Landsborough
Length: 3.4km

Graded as a level 1, this 3.4km one way path takes about 2 hours to complete and is considered suitable for walkers, bikes and horses too! Popular with families this hike explores the The Dularcha Tunnel, a heritage listed 93.5 metre-long curved tunnel, and one of only two tunnels along the old narrow-gauge North Coast Line between Brisbane and Gympie.

Ready to get hiking on the Sunshine Coast? Book your accommodation staying at Serenity Apartments Noosa! 

Go prepared!  Be sure to go prepared on your hike, e.g. wear suitable walking shoes, take plenty of drinking water and sun protection, and also check the conditions and any park alerts before you hike. Further Sunshine Coast hikes and planning information can be found here.

*pictured: Noosa National Park courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.