A 6km circuit paddle upstream and downstream through urban and bushland areas fringed with Paperbarks and She-oaks.
SUITABLILITY
An easy paddle suitable for beginners and families.
Highlights
This full Currimundi Lake experience provides a peaceful haven and an enjoyable adventure for wildlife enthusiasts, canoeists and families.
Paddle upstream under the bridge to explore the banks and offshoot tributaries. There you’ll see a mix of native bushlands and possibly a variety of bird life. Paddle down stream to the mouth of the Curriumundi Lake to go to white sands. The more adventurous can even paddle out into the surf on a high tide.
With canoe resting points along the way, the sheltered waters of Currimundi Lake are ideal for canoe, kayak or paddleboard adventures and are very easy to navigate, making them perfect for the whole family. Enjoy the varied trees including Pink Bloodwood, Coastal and Wallum Banksia and Black She-oak. If you’re lucky you might see the Royal Spoonbill and White faced Heron’s out at the Lagoon.
At Kitethrills, 1 Watson Street, Currimundi, you can hire SUPs, single and double kayaks and kitesurf equipment. They also have great espressos.
Afterwards
Come prepared for a BBQ or picnic in one of the many park facilities on the Lake foreshore. At the Lake entrance there is a large area of sand perfect for families, especially young children or you can enjoy the surf at the patrolled Currimundi Beach.
How to get there
Aside from easy parking and super close proximity to the water, especially upstream adventures, this entry is often grassier and more protected than other entry points.
From Nicklin Way in Currimundi, turn right into Gannawarra Street (just before the bridge heading north or turn left just after the bridge heading south), then left into Lara Street and left into Gamban Esplanade. This will take you to the spot marked on the map where it is often easier to find a park and launch your vessel.
You could also launch from other points including: Frank McIvor Park (just along Westaway Parade) on the south side or Noel Burns Park or Crummunda Park on the north side.
About this place
- Suitable for kayaking
- Walking track grade
- Grade 3
- A formed track with some obstacles, up to 20km. Expect short steep sections and plenty of steps. Some walking experience helps.
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.
This is a lovely, easy paddle. Once you get past Nicklin Way you feel like you’ve escaped suburbia. We had a magical experience paddling past a breeding pair of ospreys, even if they weren’t so happy about our presence...
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