Noosa National Park. Sunshine Beach Section to Alexandria Bay

Highlights

Step into the peace and tranquillity of the southern section of Noosa National Park. After some cool canopy cover, the trail gently winds through sandy heath covered hills with occasional extended views, then down over a pretty reedy creek crossing and up over a wooded rise to the pristine sandy beach.

This track is signed and takes you down to Alexandria Bay, warning naturalists like to use this beach so be aware if bringing the family. This is a beautiful stretch of beach with no patrols, only an emergency radio.

What’s great about this trail is it gives you fast and uncrowded access into Noosa National Park from the Sunshine Beach side, (easier parking) and is also ideal ] if you want to make a big loop from the Surf club and shops at Sunshine. At certain times of year the hills is covered with fresh banksia flowers which attract the birds.

It’s a beautiful part of the park. Be at one with nature as you walk the trails that have been walked for centuries – millennia – by indigenous aboriginal families. Enjoy!

Afterwards

There are numerous tracks branching off this one, for example to Hells Gate, with other signage to be found in the park. There is also a little loop over and around the southern rocky point.

The strip at Sunshine Coast has many wonderful dining options and the view from the Surf Club has to be experienced (more than once!).

How to get there

To the starting point: Park in Parkedge Road, Sunshine Beach, between Surf Street and Bryan Street. To get here if heading south from Noosa Junction, take Solway Drive (first turn on your left just after the park). Alternatively turn take the road to Sunshine Beach at the Sunshine Beach Roundabout. Follow Hill Street as it bcomes Henderson Street. Turn right at the roundabout when you get to the Sunshine Shops stril and then take the first left up Bryan Street and follow that around till it hits Parkedge Road, which borders the park.

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

About this place

Suitable for walking
Dogs prohibited

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

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Noosa National Park

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

Contact Queensland Parks(opens in a new tab)

Safety

Hazards on this trail

Copping an awful eyeful.

Check park alerts before you go

Noosa National Park is managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Check their park alerts for closures and track conditions. Park alerts in the Sunshine Coast region(opens in a new tab)

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

Michaela7 years ago

I love this walk, especially if you go all the way to Hell's Gates! A few challenging hills and a nice easy beach walk makes it perfect for a Sunday afternoon workout!

Ali7 years ago

Really well maintained trails in a stunningly beautiful part of the world. My favourite is to link this track with the coastal, hill and interior tracks at Noosa National Park to create a 15km + trail running circuit with a mixture of quiet, natural bushland, superb coastal views, sandy beaches (watch out for sparsely clothed people around Alexandria Bay!) ... then top off the outing with an ocean dip! Perfect!