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Baringa South Side Playground Loop

Walking Cycling3.9 kmEasyCircuit

Another nice walk and ride for the family in the heart of Baringa.

Suitability

This a perfect walk or ride for all ages, suitable for people with disability, also dogs on lead are welcome. The return walk is 4kms and it will take around 1 to 1:30 hour.

Highlights

Start your journey at Baringa’s centre, from there you’ll follow a wide pathway ideal for walking, jogging, pushbikes and other mobility equipment. Along the pathway which is surrounded by nature, one of the highlights of this walk/ride is the natural frog ponds throughout the ride, these ponds host Wallum frogs which are native to the region, these makes a unique experience specially in the afternoon when frogs are out and active. Once you reach the first playground you can take a quick break while the young ones enjoy some playtime. Continue your journey and you will encounter a newly built path that meanders through a nature strip overlooking Eucalyptus Blackbutt forest and frog ponds. Along the pathway you will encounter two additional nature play space playgrounds, ideal for a break. From the last playground make your wayback though a bike lane that follows Aura Blvd. back to Baringa’s centre.

Afterwards

Before or after grab a coffee at your local shops for the ride. It also important to highlight that toilet facilities and drinking fountains are easily located thought out the walk/ride.

How to get there

Take either Bell’s Creek Arterial road and Aura Boulevard in to Aura, both will lead you to Baringa’s shops and tavern where you will find plenty of parking.

If you are resident of Baringa you can choose any of the three playgrounds as a starting point, each park are strategically located within 5 minutes’ walk from your property.

About this place

  • Suitable for walking
  • Suitable for recreational cycling
  • Drinking water available
  • Barbeque on site
  • Picnic table on site
  • Toilets on site
  • Playground on site
Walking track grade
Grade 1
Flat and well formed with no steps, and no longer than 5km. Signposted the whole way, and suitable for a wheelchair with someone to help.

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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