Noosa Heads Coastal Walk

Noosa, located on Queensland’s sunshine coast, is a great destination for families, solo travellers, couples and everything in between.  There is a bit of something for everyone - and great weather most year round to greet you.

On a recent visit we discovered the Noosa Heads Coastal Walk - one of the great coastal walks in Australia, up there with the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk in New South Wales.  If you like getting outdoors and experiencing amazing scenery, this walk ticks those boxes.

Starting from Hastings Street, the main street of Noosa, the start of the walk is easily accessible.  Grab your morning coffee from a Hastings street cafe and then meander north in the uphill direction and you will join the boardwalk path. 

There are a number of walking tracks to take in this area that allow you to discover the National Park, we opted for the Coastal Track - but an inland track is also available for those that like to discover that sort of terrain.

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Accessible Path
The walk starts out as a beautiful wide boardwalk path making it accessible even for those with strollers or wheelchairs.  Most of the path is accessible - up until Dolphin Point where we saw those with strollers turning around as it gets a bit narrow with rougher terrain.

The coastal walk is a great fitness track and many locals use it for their regular routine, however as tourists we took the opportunity to do a slow meander and enjoy all the scenery had to offer.  
Rugged coastline, crystal clear waters, sandy beaches, this is a stunning part of Australia.  

Wildlife Spotting
There is a look out called Dolphin Point - where I did not see any dolphins, but at another stop along the way I watched a pod of some 15 dolphins playing in the waves - it was amazing. If you have the time to enjoy the walk at leisure, be sure to take some regular stops to soak it all in. Whales are regularly sited in-season (August to November) and Koalas can be spotted in the trees.

We walked as far as Hells Gate, about a 3.7km walk from Hastings Street, there is an option to follow the heads around to Sunshine Beach and then grab a bus to return - we opted for the return walk from midway point.   

Take a Swim
If you love the surf, there are plenty of opportunities to stop off for a swim or catch some waves at quiet secluded beaches.  The crowds at Noosa Main Beach are overwhelming during peak seasons, the beaches along this walk offer a much more isolated experience.  The sands are white, the water is clear and they offer welcome relief from the crowds. However look out for the stingers - Queensland beaches can be unforgiving when it comes to marine life that sting and the beaches in Noosa are no exception.

Picnic
There are plenty of picnic spots along the way with welcome shade from the harsh Australian sun.  There were very limited toilet or water spots along the trail so be sure to pack a backpack with the essentials - hat, sunscreen, water - and if you have the time pack a picnic and enjoy one of the many stops along the way to soak it all in this a great place to do it.

Have you ever taken this walk? Leave us a comment about your highlight of the experience.

Penny - Itchy Feet Family
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