Tuchekoi National Park: Pomona side trail

Highlights

Trailing around Tuchekoi is an enjoyable track for horse-riders and mountain bikers and a flatter trail for those not up for the steepness of the Cooroora Mountain track. It’s even a great little adventure in its own right.

This red coloured route takes you along part of Trail 5 of The Noosa Trail Network. Trail 5 is an 8.8 km trail from Cooran to Pomona offering wonderful views of Mount Cooran and Mount Cooroora.

If you head out from the mountain car park Trail 5 is just off to the left side along the road, then crosses over onto fireroads that rise and fall for a few km of classic Aussie scrub.

Small remnant patches are interspersed with leafy Eucalypt woodlands on rich red volcanic soil. It’s still quite hilly but of course you can come back via the road or shortcut if it's too much.

The Noosa Trail Network (NTN) is made up of eight scenic hinterland trails suitable for walking, horse riding or mountain biking.

How to get there

To the starting point: On the coast side of Cooroy, take Elm Street North (runs parallel to the train lines). This road becomes the Old Bruce Highway. Stay on this road for about 3 km then follow the signs to Pomona.

When you get to Pomona take Hill Street and follow it round into Reserve Street, cross over the railway tracks, go through the roundabout and take the first right into School Street.

Continue on this road and when you turn the corner turn left into Mountain Street. This takes you all the way to the Mt Cooroora car park and beyond. Park in the car park beside the park. The trail starts just around the corner in Jampot Creek Road. You will see the signs for horse trails. Follow it to your right.

This trail can also be accessed from Jampot Creek Road on the Cooran side.

To the end point: It’s a there and back route, mostly on horse trails.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Suitable for mountain biking
Suitable for horse riding
Picnic table on site
Toilets on site

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

Tuchekoi National Park

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

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Safety

Hazards on this trail

Mudholes

Check park alerts before you go

Tuchekoi 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.