Noosa Marina to Gympie Terrace
A scenic river trail packed with family activities.
Suitability
This walk is suitable for families and all ages.
Highlights
The trail begins at the Noosa Marina. There is ample car parking available located at this point in addition to tables, toilet facilities, a water park, and skate park and restaurant options. Everyone in the family is catered for at the start point, a perfect location to grab some lunch, play and get ready for a beautiful scenic walk.
The track to Gympie Terrace includes formed pathways and some roadside sections, all the while winding in, out and over the Noosa River and canals.
Well prepared walkers can enjoy a spot of fishing at one of the many jetties and river edge opportunities along the way. Keep an eye out for the huge pelicans who love to scout the river edge for scraps! The turnaround point is the Noosa River Pirate Park on Gympie Terrace, a leisurely 30-minute walk one way. The park precinct includes toilet facilities, a large playground and the perfect river’s edge for swimming.
Afterwards
If you missed lunch at the marina, there are several cafes and restaurants along Gympie Terrace. Or if you feel a little more adventurous, why not hire a fishing boat or pontoon boat and see the sights from the water?
How to get there
To Start: Via Eumundi Noosa Rd, turn left onto Goodchap St. Turn left onto Hilton Terrace and the marina is on the right, just over the bridge.
To End: The end point is the start point
Accessibility guide
Fully sealed for about 2.7km, with two side-street crossings and three bridges, each with gentle inclines and declines. Both Noosa Marina and Gympie Terrace have accessible parking and toilets, with park benches along the way.
The pathway from Noosa Marina Gympie Terrace to Noosa Parade is thoughtfully designed, with a fully sealed surface that ensures a smooth and accessible walking experience. As you make your way along the trail, you'll encounter two side street crossings and three bridges, each with gentle inclines and declines. The trail stretches for approximately 2.7 kilometres, beginning on Hilton Terrace. Both Noosa Marina and Gympie Terrace offer accessible parking and toilets, as well as park benches where you can take a moment to rest and enjoy the surroundings.
During the assessment of this trail, its accessibility was evaluated based on its design and features, without the use of specific assistive technology.
- The pathway provides access to areas where you can indulge in swimming and fully embrace the river experience.
- Keep your eyes peeled for the diverse wildlife that calls this area home, adding a touch of natural wonder to your journey.
- Let the serenity of the Noosa River and the surrounding landscape create a memorable and enjoyable experience as you explore this picturesque trail.
- Accessible Toilets
- Accessible Playground
- BBQ's and Picnic Shelters and Park Benches
- Sealed pathways
- Swimming and Fishing
To reach Gympie Terrace from the Bruce Highway, make your way to Eumundi Road, turn left on Good Chap Street, and then left again onto Hilton Terrace. Continue until you come the park on Noosa Parade and from there, you can start your eastward journey along the trail until you reach Gympie Terrace. To the end point your starting point is your end point.
- Enjoy a meal and refreshment at the Marina and take home some souvenirs or head back towards Noosa Parade and enjoy an ice-cream or refreshment at any one of the Cafe's along the Noosa Parade while taking in the views of the Noosa River.
Suitability
The pathway from Noosa Marina Gympie Terrace to Noosa Parade is thoughtfully designed, with a fully sealed surface that ensures a smooth and accessible walking experience. As you make your way along the trail, you'll encounter two side street crossings and three bridges, each with gentle inclines and declines. The trail stretches for approximately 2.7 kilometres, beginning on Hilton Terrace. Both Noosa Marina and Gympie Terrace offer accessible parking and toilets, as well as park benches where you can take a moment to rest and enjoy the surroundings.
During the assessment of this trail, its accessibility was evaluated based on its design and features, without the use of specific assistive technology.
Highlights
- The pathway provides access to areas where you can indulge in swimming and fully embrace the river experience.
- Keep your eyes peeled for the diverse wildlife that calls this area home, adding a touch of natural wonder to your journey.
- Let the serenity of the Noosa River and the surrounding landscape create a memorable and enjoyable experience as you explore this picturesque trail.
Facilities and activities
- Accessible Toilets
- Accessible Playground
- BBQ's and Picnic Shelters and Park Benches
- Sealed pathways
- Swimming and Fishing
Getting there
To reach Gympie Terrace from the Bruce Highway, make your way to Eumundi Road, turn left on Good Chap Street, and then left again onto Hilton Terrace. Continue until you come the park on Noosa Parade and from there, you can start your eastward journey along the trail until you reach Gympie Terrace. To the end point your starting point is your end point.
Afterwards
- Enjoy a meal and refreshment at the Marina and take home some souvenirs or head back towards Noosa Parade and enjoy an ice-cream or refreshment at any one of the Cafe's along the Noosa Parade while taking in the views of the Noosa River.
Disclaimer:
This trail accessibility review has been undertaken by Spinal Life Australia. Please note that the trails reviewed are not compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Instead, these reviews are intended to provide additional information to assist trail users and carers in assessing the usability of each trail, including details about accessible parking, trail surfaces, and amenity facilities.
About this place
- Suitable for walking
- 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)
- Managed by
- Noosa 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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