Maroochy Waters Three Parks Loop
An easy neighborhood walk along the pathways of Maroochy Waters - this circuit loops you past three scenic park areas and the Maroochy Waters canal.
Suitability
Suitable for adults and older children as the last 200m of the loop is on grassed footpaths and not suitable for bikes or scooters.
Highlights
Your starting point at Mayflower Park is a quiet, large-sized park, great for a game of football, and has an excellent playground for the kids. Walk through this park to the far western corner and take the exit onto the footpath on Maroochy Waters Drive. Only 20 meters away is the second little tranquil park with a paved walkway that loops you around and back onto the footpath. Continue north and wind your way past some truly marvelous front gardens until you reach the third park opposite the canals.
Rest awhile on the canal jetty and watch the mullet jumping from the water before departing for the last section of the loop. Continue towards Traders Place and stay on the footpath that leads onto the shared bike/pedestrian path. Although you are beside the motorway, the opportunity for a good run or cycle on this section is achievable as the path is wide and relatively straight. The local shops and tavern at Traders Place offer refreshment opportunities. Turn left off the footpath and head down Arwen Street and the side entry into Mayflower Park to complete the loop. This last section is grassed footpath.
Afterwards
Enjoy a picnic in Mayflower Park or head back to Maroochydore for a dip in the ocean.
How to get there
To the starting point: there are roads leading off Main Road that lead to Tepequar Drive. Parking is available on Tepequar Drive opposite the park.
To the end point: same as start
About this place
- Suitable for walking
- Suitable for mountain biking
- Playground on site
- Walking track grade
- Grade 2
- A formed track with gentle hills and the occasional step. Clearly signposted, and no walking experience needed.
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
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/61746/maroochy-waters-three-parks-loop
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