Coastal Pathway: Coolum to Point Perry

Highlights

From the Surf Club Follow the wide Coolum Boardwalk as it hugs the coastline for 600 metres to Point Perry, a rocky headland that marks the Southern Boundary of Coolum Beach. From here there are great ocean views north up the coast to Peregian and the Noosa Headland and south to the sheltered beach, First Bay, and rocky bluffs beyond. There are interpretive signs you can read along the way and shelters in Wilkinson Park, which Point Perry is a part of. Point Perry, like Point Arkwright, can be a great place for whale spotting during Spring.

Afterwards

If you are feeling particularly energetic you can walk on for another 1.5 km to get to Point Arkwright. Alternatively you can return to Coolum where you can enjoy an ice cream, coffee or drink at the Coolum Beach shops, or pop into the Surf Life Saving Club, a great spot any time of the day.

Alternatively, from Point Perry you can head back to Coolum and stay on the path for another 2km approximately and head to Norrie Job Memorial Park and Stumers Creek.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Suitable for recreational cycling
Drinking water available
Barbeque on site
Picnic table on site
Toilets on site
Playground on site

Walking track grade: Grade 2; A formed track with gentle hills and the occasional step. Clearly signposted, and no walking experience needed.

Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)

Managed by

Sunshine Coast Council

To report damage, a hazard or another problem with the trail:

Safety

In an emergency, call 000. Always adventure safely!

Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
- Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: Bureau of Meteorology — Queensland(opens in a new tab)
- Always wear appropriate clothing, focus on good footwear.
- Always bring more water than you think you will need.
- Be Sun Safe!
- Always let someone know where you are going that isn't going with you.
Just getting started try this site for good useful information: Trail Hiking Australia — hike safety(opens in a new tab)
Sunshine Coast Council does its best to keep this information current, but things change, so be aware that a trail may not be as listed here.

2 ratings

Raeleen7 years ago

Predominately a wonderful boardwalk that has spectacular views. Great for Whale watching during the winter months.

John7 years ago

Spectacular ocean views from a wide elevated boardwalk. Great path for young children on bikes or scooters, so look out. Point Perry has a large new shelter with a groovy ceiling, so look up. You can judge the rides of surfers on both sides of Point Perry, so look down. I recommend you combine this with the Point Arkwright Trail unless you have a pram, wheelchair, kids on bikes etc.