Maleny Boardwalk: Platypus Walk

Parking spaces for people with disabilities can be found at the Maleny Library, at the shops across the road or at the neighbourhood centre and there is an accessible toilet at Teche's Park.

The Platypus walk is on the left, half up Coral Street. The intersection between Bicentennial Street and Coral Street is where the trail begins.

To reach the boardwalk, you'll need to cross a sloped footpath and a couple of commercial driveways. Alternatively, you can cross the street from the Maleny Community Centre Office on the corner of Bicentennial Lane. Please note that there is no pedestrian crossing, so be cautious when crossing the road.

The trail itself starts as a boardwalk and ends as a concrete and bitumen path that is 2.5 metres wide. Although there are a few small bumps along the way, you can comfortably walk on it without any assistive technology. There is a short ramp with a moderate incline to help you navigate around a tree root along the path.

The boardwalk itself is a long-ramped pathway that turns into a sealed path that provides easy access to the Platypus viewing platform after 751 meters. To reach the lookout, continue beyond the boardwalk for about 30 metres along the concrete pathway. Along the boardwalk, you'll find resting points and railings to ensure safety and provide opportunities for breaks. The boardwalk stretches for approximately 30 metres before transitioning into different sections.

Most of the trail can be comfortably walked without the need for assistive technology. However, the bush trail to Fairview Lane if you choose to do the remainder of the 6.7km trail may require the use of assistive technology due to the distance and fatigue levels.

• Boardwalk
• Trail options
• Accessible viewing platform
• Playground

To the starting point: Head to the roundabout at the junction of Maple, Coral and Bunya Streets and find a car park close by (look for Tesch Park or the Library building).

Follow the shared path up Coral Street, until you reach the intersection of Bicentenary Lane. There is a large green sign identifying the official entrance to the boardwalk.

To the end point: The end point is same as your starting point.

Head back down to Tesch Park, and enjoy the park facilities including a fenced playground, shelters with picnic and barbecue facilities, as well as public amenities. The parkland extends past the Maleny Library and along the Obi Obi Creek. You can enjoy picturesque views along a short walking trail and spend time relaxing in the open parkland (known as Pecan Park).

Or if you're feeling energetic, do the whole 6.7kms Maleny Trail Circuit! Because of the cooler mountain air and deciduous trees, this a beautiful trail to do in Autumn and Winter months.

You will encounter two trail options. The first option takes you through the forest towards Maleny centre. This path is surrounded by trees and features many tree roots. The second option leads you past the golf course and eventually ends with steps after 1km of concrete, 3km of road-based and natural dirt, and 50 metres of gravel. There is signage along the way to help you find your way, however it can be difficult to know which trail to take to get back to the starting point.