Sunshine Beach to Alexandria Bay

Highlights

Sunshine Beach is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most beautiful village experiences. Small cafes, restaurants and the newly renovated Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club ensure you’ll have plenty of fuel for the journey ahead. The starting point also features public amenities and BBQ facilities.

The first kilometre traces north along the beach past many popular surfing spots. Once you reach the headland, trail number 4 is a steep incline (219 concrete steps) hugging the coastline and providing spectacular views of Sunshine Beach. The path then relaxes into a formed rock pathway to complete the journey down to Alexandria Bay. When walking between July and October keep an eye out for humpback whales! This annual migration is one of nature’s most amazing sights and this walk features many prime vantage points for keen observers. The more adventurous may want to venture out to the rock pools and water hole edge for breathtaking coastline views.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Dogs prohibited
Drinking water available
Barbeque on site
Picnic table on site
Toilets on site
Playground 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

Noosa Council

To report damage, a hazard or another problem with the trail:

07 5329 6500

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.