On foot or by bike
Slow down and follow the coastline on foot, by bike or on a scooter. Or if you’re ready to swap the sand for a view, head inland or up high for a different side of the Sunshine Coast.
Coastal paths, boardwalks and headland walks make it easy to explore without booking an activity. Start with a short stroll from your holiday park or plan a longer walk between beaches.
Take your time, stop for photos and enjoy the changing views along the way.
Ideas to try:
- Follow a section of the Coastal Pathway, a 73km route from Bells Creek to Coolum that links beaches, parks and leisure areas. Plan your trip.
- Explore headland paths and beachside boardwalks. From Point Perry lookout, Chambers Island, Mooloolaba Spit, Point Cartwright and Bulcock Beach, these scenic vantage points offer unique experiences of the coast.
- Ride bikes or scooters on a network of shared paths or visit a local skate park that offers something for a range of skill levels. Local tip: Alex Skate Park, Dicky Beach Skate Park and Coolum Beach Skate Park are close to our holiday parks.
- Plan an early walk and soak up the incredible Mooloolaba Beach sunrise or late-afternoon stroll at the Mount Coolum Boardwalk for a striking view of Mount Coolum.
Find a lookout or nature trail
If you’re ready to swap the sand for a view, head inland or up high for a different side of the Sunshine Coast.
Explore rainforest tracks, wander through botanic gardens, find a shady reserve or climb to a lookout for sweeping views across the coast and hinterland. It’s an easy way to experience another side of the Sunshine Coast, with native wildlife, towering trees and peaceful places to pause between beach days.
Ideas to try:
- Climb or walk to a scenic lookout. Try the iconic Mount Coolum summit, Mount Ninderry in the north or the Glass House Mountains National Park – Trachyte Circuit in the south.
- Take a rainforest walk through Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.
- Visit the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden, with 82 hectares of natural forest, manicured native gardens, nature play and walking trails.
- Pack a picnic for a shaded park and explore more than 385 playgrounds.
- Look for birds, butterflies and native wildlife across coastal wetlands, waterways and everglades.
- Plan your next outdoor adventure with Adventure Sunshine Coast. Use the interactive map to find walking, running, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding and paddling trails across the region, then filter by activity, location, distance and difficulty to choose an outing that suits your day.