Coastal Pathway: Moffat Beach to Kings Beach

Highlights

This is a nearly 3 km kilometre one-way walk or cycle around cliff tops and along Caloundra’s popular Shelley Beach. This section of the coastal pathway represents a more challenging walk or cycle, as it adapts to the different cliffs heights makes it ideal for fit training. Walk, jog or ride along the shoreline, pausing at times to enjoy the views; behind you to the north is Mt Coolum in the distance. At all times the ocean is close, as are the trees – she-oaks and Norfolk Pines.

At most times of the day you can count on an ocean breeze and there are plenty of places to stop and rest, such as Shelly Beach located half way. There you will find public toilets, sheltered picnic areas and, on weekends, a coffee van.

As you round Wickham Point (Caloundra Head) you’ll enjoy expansive views south to Bribie Island and the Glass House Mountains.

Afterwards

The Moffatt to Kings Beach journey is part of Caloundra’s Coastal Pathway, a breathtaking nine-kilometre stretch of paths, meandering along Caloundra’s beaches from Bells Creek in the south to Point Cartwright in the north. There’s more to explore in both directions and – as in any Sunshine Coast seaside destination – cafes, eateries and picnic places abound.

How to get there

To the starting point: Head towards Moffat Beach and find a car park near the start, which is in Eleanor Shipley Park, near Bryce Street (closest corner is Seaview Terrace).

To the end point: The walks ends at Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club / Kings Beach Park at the Northern end of Kings Beach. To get back to your vehicle it's more enjoyable to return via the coast, however you can mostly get there faster by walking down Edmund St. Buses also run along this route as well.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Suitable for recreational cycling

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

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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.

6 ratings

Colin6 years ago

No argument from us that this is a lovely part of the coastal walkway, and one of our favourites, which we like to do every couple of weeks, although I’m a tad surprised to see Kings to Moffat referred to in the description as "a more challenging part of the Coastal Walkway" which might put people off! Yes, there’s a wee hill climb leaving Moffatt and another at Shelley Beach, but the rest is easy going. And don’t forget to take in the memorial walkway, and read the plaques along the way, and during whale season they are sure to be out there frolicking about. To make a decent walk of it do a return – leave the car at Moffat and don’t end your walk at Kings; go another 1km further along the beautiful boardwalk to Happy Valley and grab some sustenance at Bulcock Beach, and when you’re refreshed head back the same way to Moffat. Or do it Vice Versa. And a shout out to the good works that council are doing, extending the Coastal Walkway northwards from Bokarina (its looking fabulous!) with only about 2 kms of track left to do between Wyanda Park and the Pike Park, just near Kawana Surf Club, so soon you won’t need to walk along Oceanic Drive at all and can have ocean views and breezes all the way

sharyn7 years ago

This is truly a lovely walk, beautiful scenery plus great for fitness. I love doing this in the late afternoon as it is cooler plus i find the views so vibrant at that time of the day. I love that it gives me a good walking workout but also relaxes my mind too.