Maleny Trail to Reynolds Crossing

Highlights

Also known as the Peace in the Trees Sculpture Walk, it features many inspirational art works sculpted by local artists, inviting people to contemplate and reflect on the natural environment - a unique community endeavour

Maleny town has lots of character, with an alternative bent. The Maleny town trail is a pretty excursion along Obi Obi Creek, from the heart of town out past the golf course and then around Reynolds Crossing circuit.

The walk starts on the wide boardwalk near Woolworths, then along a smooth paved rolling section beside an estate, suitable for some wheelchairs.

Most of the trail is currently being re-vegetated with over 54,000 trees planted to date on a 126 hectare former farm. There is some traffic noise, but after crossing the golf course there is a lovely wide natural part through woods above the creek.

The Reynolds Crossing Circuit is short but with steps. Take off your shoes to cross Obi Obi creek for a swim at Gardners Falls. It is possible to return to town via roads.

When walking by the creek make sure you keep your eye out for platypus. At other times, keep your eye out for wayward golf balls and Electric fences (signed)

Afterwards

There are picnics places and bush toilets at Gardners Falls and a number of popular swimming holes.

If you want to have a varied walk on your way back stay on the same side of the creek and do a loop around Maleny Golf Course, taking Obi Lane and Porters Lane to reconnect to the cement section of the trail.

The Spicers Tamarind resort and restaurant are across the creek near Gardners Falls and just down Obi Lane South – for when you have a special occasion to celebrate. There are also many fine cafes and restaurants at Maleny.

How to get there

To the starting point: Head to the roundabout at the junction of Maple, Coral and Bunya Streets and find a car park close by. The walk starts about 10 metres from the roundabout on the same side of the road as Woolworths, on the creek bank opposite – you can’t miss the boardwalk.

To the end point: The end point being the same as your starting point. You can make this an out and back trip or a circular trip by returning via roads.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Suitable for recreational cycling
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

Sunshine Coast Council

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Safety

Hazards on this trail

Electric fence, wayward golf balls

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.

1 rating

Jillylast year

Nice track, we have seen Platypus once, one carpet python, one green tree snake and one red belly black snake at various sites to the side of the track on different days - keep an eye out and you might get to see one. Very magestic to watch from a distance.

Hetti7 years ago

Despite the number of weeds I really enjoyed walking this track. It would be great for bird watchers as there is ample bird life and various other critters about.