Alex Forest Conservation Area
A surprisingly quiet and varied bushland reserve just metres from the surf at Alexandra Beach.
Suitability
The trail is suitable for walkers – it is gravel/dirt, rises gently and has some well-spaced steps so it is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Dogs are permitted on a leash.
Highlights
Tucked away 250m from the beach and busy Aerodrome Road, this small area provides a cool walking track through 5.7 hectares of revegetated forest, offering 1km of trails.
There is a great diversity of habitat, including Wet Eucalypt, open forest, and Lowland Rainforest, featuring Flooded Gum, Bushbox and Tallowood, as well as Cabbage and Palm Trees.
The Reserve is an important suburban wildlife preserve for Ringtail Possums and Microbats, as well as a home to bush Turkeys.
Afterwards
Enjoy strolling through nearby Nelson Park and the Alex Community Garden or walk back down the road to the beach and enjoy a cool drink at one of the coffee shops or restaurants.
How to get there
Access is from Alexandra Parade, turning east into Mari Street near the Alex Surf Club. The start of the walk is at the top of Mari Street before turning right to a gated community and is clearly signposted. Parking is on-Street
Access is also available from Tranquil Place or Woyin.
About this place
- Suitable for walking
- 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
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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.
Beat the crowds, go bush and enjoy some quiet time with this little gem, only 250 metres from the beach. Great for walkers, doggy friendly on a leash too. A great one to add to your list of self-guided wildflower walks as Spring flowers were out in abundance. Read more about it here: https://www.weekendnotes.com/alex-forest-conservation-area/
Great little walk about 1km through various forest types from tall Eucalyptus trees to a cabbage tree palm forest. Bonus it’s just a few hundred metres from a Alex patrolled beach and cafes and restaurants.
Nearby trails
- Walking
- Cycling
Coastal Pathway: Maroochydore to Alex Surf Club
Alexandra Headland
Easy3.2 kmOne-way
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