Tuchekoi National Park: Cooran side trail

Walking Cycling Mountain Biking Horse Riding4.5 kmIntermediateCircuit

Explore the bush tracks in this hinterland area as part of the Noosa Trail Network for mountain bikers, horse riders and walkers.

Suitability

Suitable for walkers, recreational cyclists, mountain bikers and horse riders.

Highlights

This red mapped route takes you along part of Trail 5 of The Noosa Trail Network (NTN), which is made up of eight scenic hinterland trails suitable for walking, horse riding or mountain biking. The spectacular countryside trails are well signposted, and vary in length and difficulty.

The NTN passes through national park, state forest, private property, council parks and road reserves. Trail bike riders, 4WDs and dogs are not permitted on many sections of the trails.

Trail 5 is a 8.8 km Trail from Cooran to Pomona, with wonderful views of Mount Cooran and the imposing Mount Cooroora, a 446m Volcanic plug right next to Pomona.

The trail as marked is a sub section and side variation of Trail 5. It is mainly open dry forest with some hills and fun little bits of single track, especially for mountain biking.

This trail can also be accessed from Jampot Creek Road near the Mount Cooroora car park on the Pomona side, for a longer adventure.

Aside from the NTN, there are multiple longer trails to be explored in Tuchekoi National Park, making this an ideal spot for those who want to get away from it all.

If Horse Riders decide to do the full Trail 5, then take care when crossing the railway lines at both Cooran and Pomona.

Afterwards

Explore one of the other side trails within Tuchekoi National park – you may as well, you are right here.

The closeby vintage retro town of Cooran is definitely an added attraction with some great coffee shops and curios.

Pomona also has coffee shops, a pub, supermarket and antique shops of interest.

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 1 then follow the signs to Pomona and Cooran. In Cooran, before you cross over the railway lines, turn left into Railway Road, then stay on this road as it turns into James Street and then Coles Creek Road. About 2 km along this road you will come to a dirt road on your left, Jampot Creek Road, where this trail begins.

To the end point: It's the same as your starting point. It's a combo there and back and circuit route.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Suitable for recreational cycling
Suitable for mountain biking
Suitable for horse riding

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:

Contact Queensland Parks(opens in a new tab)

Safety

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.