Road Cycle Route: Mooloolaba to Mudjimba
See the best of the coast’s ocean and river views on this mostly flat road ride. Stop at Cotton Tree for a coffee and a quick dip.
Suitability
Suitable for confident road cyclists Some road speeds are >60km/hr and have narrow or no shoulders .
Highlights
Starting in Mooloolaba you will ride up and over Alexandra Headland with ocean views to Coolum and beyond. The views continue as you ride through Cotton Tree, why not stop for a quick coffee? More views as you travel along and then across the Maroochy River then enjoy a flat ride up to Mudjimba for another coffee before you return via the same route
Afterwards
Cool off with a swim at Mooloolaba Beach or grab some lunch on the Esplanade. There’s always something fun to do at Mooloolaba.
How to get there
Start and finish at the Loo with a View in the heart of the Mooloolaba Beach precinct.
IMPORTANT: On-road cyclists should always ride with caution and be aware that conditions can change at any time. Cyclists using rural roads may encounter heavy vehicles and should be aware that roads can be narrow and undulating with varying shoulder widths. Notify someone of your intended route and be prepared with water, food and sun protection.
About this place
- Suitable for walking
- Suitable for recreational cycling
- Walking track grade
- Grade 4
- A rough track, possibly long and very steep, with few signs to follow. Suited to experienced bushwalkers.
Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)
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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.
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Printed from Adventure Sunshine Coast · https://adventures.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/trails/56539/road-cycle-route-mooloolaba-to-mudjimba
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