Kolora Park & Bushland Conservation Reserve
Local park in the heart of Palmwoods.
Suitability
Suitable for walkers and families.
Highlights
Kolora Park is located on the outskirts of Palmwoods and is known by locals as the ‘Palmwoods Duck Pond’ due to the vast duck population. The large environmental reserve and freshwater lake surrounding the park is the main feature. There is a short walking track around the lake, where over 150 native plant species have been identified. The park has a playground including its own static ‘Kolora Park Express Train’, shelters with barbecue and picnic facilities as well as public amenities and parking.
Afterwards
Walk into Palmwoods Town Centre and visit ‘Piccabean Green’ also known as the Town Square. Opened in 2018, the town square includes a community green lawn space, boardwalk, seating, shade, drinking fountains with in-built dog bowls and has improved pedestrian links through the town, connecting the three shopping precincts on Margaret, Main and Little Main Streets. Other features include bespoke art features including seating and historical information.
How to get there
To the starting point: Travel along Woombye-Palmwoods Road and turn into Chevallum Road. The park is located on the corner of Chevallum Road and Woombye Palmwoods Road.
To the end point: The end point being the same as your starting point.
Accessibility guide
One accessible parking bay connects to a mostly flat concrete path, with benches, a gazebo and toilets reachable from it. The timber boardwalk around the right-hand side of the pond narrows to 80cm at tree trunks and holds significant puddles after rain.
There is one accessible parking bay that connects to a concrete path.
The paths are mostly flat, making them suitable for people of all ages and abilities. However, it should be noted that while the majority of the pathways are concrete, wide and traversable, some sections of the path that leads around to the right-hand side of the pond consists of timber boardwalk and in some places becomes narrow (80cm) due to tree trunks, and after rain there will be significant puddles covering the path in places.
There are benches accessible form the path strategically placed along the path that leads to the left- hand side of the pond, gazebo, and the toilet facilities, providing spots to sit and enjoy the views.
The highlight of Kolora Park is the wildlife that visit the pond and the gazebo and seating on the deck overlooking the pond.
In addition to its natural features, Kolora Park offers picnic tables, which are connected to the pathways making it an ideal location for outdoor gatherings and social events. There are BBQ facilities, however these do not have an accessible path from the accessible car park.
The park is also equipped with a playground, providing entertainment for children. It should be noted that there is no accessible path leading to the playground equipment.
There is an accessible right-hand transfer toilet that includes baby change facilities.
A drinking fountain located on a concrete plinth is provided which is operated via a left-hand push button. However, there is no accessible path leading to the drinking fountain.
If you're looking for a meal or a coffee, the village of Palmwoods is conveniently located a short distance away. There are accessible parking spaces along the main street. Several cafes and eateries, including the famous Ricks Garage serve excellent meals for lunch or dinner. It's a great way to conclude your visit to Kolora Park.
Suitability
There is one accessible parking bay that connects to a concrete path.
The paths are mostly flat, making them suitable for people of all ages and abilities. However, it should be noted that while the majority of the pathways are concrete, wide and traversable, some sections of the path that leads around to the right-hand side of the pond consists of timber boardwalk and in some places becomes narrow (80cm) due to tree trunks, and after rain there will be significant puddles covering the path in places.
There are benches accessible form the path strategically placed along the path that leads to the left- hand side of the pond, gazebo, and the toilet facilities, providing spots to sit and enjoy the views.
Highlights
The highlight of Kolora Park is the wildlife that visit the pond and the gazebo and seating on the deck overlooking the pond.
Facilities and activities
In addition to its natural features, Kolora Park offers picnic tables, which are connected to the pathways making it an ideal location for outdoor gatherings and social events. There are BBQ facilities, however these do not have an accessible path from the accessible car park.
The park is also equipped with a playground, providing entertainment for children. It should be noted that there is no accessible path leading to the playground equipment.
There is an accessible right-hand transfer toilet that includes baby change facilities.
A drinking fountain located on a concrete plinth is provided which is operated via a left-hand push button. However, there is no accessible path leading to the drinking fountain.
Afterwards
If you're looking for a meal or a coffee, the village of Palmwoods is conveniently located a short distance away. There are accessible parking spaces along the main street. Several cafes and eateries, including the famous Ricks Garage serve excellent meals for lunch or dinner. It's a great way to conclude your visit to Kolora Park.
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
- Sunshine Coast Council
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- 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.
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- Always let someone know where you are going that isn't going with you.
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- 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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