Coastal Pathway: Golden Beach Esplanade
A family friendly walk alongside the Pumicestone Passage waterway.
Suitability
This walk is accessible and suitable for families and all ages
Highlights
Beginning at the Short St boat ramp, there are a number of car parking spaces available and toilet facilities. The beach view bench seats provide a terrific sweeping view of the Caloundra end of the passage and glimpses of the walk to come.
The walk continues alongside the Pumicestone Passage and passes a number of playgrounds, picnic tables and facilities perfect for resting or refuelling along the way. There are also a number of beach access points to walk along the sand or test the water temperature!
For those interested in fishing the passage is a haven for local fishermen, with a number of jetty’s and rocks to cast a line from.
The turnaround point is the Bells Creek Boat ramp and features green space, toilet facilities and shelter for a half way recharge.
Afterwards
If you haven’t already stopped at one of the cafes along the way, make your way into Caloundra or Kings Beach and explore the many places to dine, shop and relax.
How to get there
To Start: Via Nicklin Way, turn left onto Caloundra Rd which turns into Bowman St. Turn right onto Park Pl and Short St is on your left
To End: The end point is the start point
Accessibility guide
The 2.6km pathway is sealed for its full length, giving a smooth and accessible surface, and is suitable for everyone. Assessed without the use of assistive technology.
The Golden Beach trail is suitable for everyone and was assessed without the use of assistive technology. The 2.6-kilometre pathway is sealed, providing a smooth and accessible surface for all visitors.
Golden Beach presents an array of highlights to delight in. Marvel at the picturesque views of the beach, bask in the joy of hiring watercraft for an exciting escapade on the water, and relish the convenience of local shops like the fish and chip shop.
- Accessible Playground
- Accessible Toilet
- Sheltered Picnic tables and BBQ's
- Resting areas
- Boardwalk
- Fishing and Swimming
To reach this coastal gem, simply turn from Caloundra Road onto Landsborough Parade. Parking may be available at the Short Street Boat Ramp or Parking is available at Leach Park, where you'll also find a convenient accessible toilet with a sealed path leading to it. Alternatively start your journey from the Bells Creek end and carpark at Jensen Park.
The Caloundra Power Boat Club offers a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy refreshments while soaking up the coastal atmosphere. Allow yourself to be captivated by the beauty and serenity that Golden Beach has to offer.
Suitability
The Golden Beach trail is suitable for everyone and was assessed without the use of assistive technology. The 2.6-kilometre pathway is sealed, providing a smooth and accessible surface for all visitors.
Highlights
Golden Beach presents an array of highlights to delight in. Marvel at the picturesque views of the beach, bask in the joy of hiring watercraft for an exciting escapade on the water, and relish the convenience of local shops like the fish and chip shop.
Facilities and activities
- Accessible Playground
- Accessible Toilet
- Sheltered Picnic tables and BBQ's
- Resting areas
- Boardwalk
- Fishing and Swimming
Getting there
To reach this coastal gem, simply turn from Caloundra Road onto Landsborough Parade. Parking may be available at the Short Street Boat Ramp or Parking is available at Leach Park, where you'll also find a convenient accessible toilet with a sealed path leading to it. Alternatively start your journey from the Bells Creek end and carpark at Jensen Park.
Afterwards
The Caloundra Power Boat Club offers a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy refreshments while soaking up the coastal atmosphere. Allow yourself to be captivated by the beauty and serenity that Golden Beach has to offer.
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
- 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)
- 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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