Recreational Parks, Walks & Trails

 There are a multitude of State and National Parks to be found on the Sunshine Coast and within these some of the best walking and hiking trails found anywhere in Queensland. The Blackall Ranges and Glasshouse Mountains offer many and varied walks ranging from easy to extremely challenging and during August every year, visitors are welcome to enjoy the "Festival of the Walks".

If you require specific detail about State and National Parks in the region and the facilities offered (such as camping etc), please click on the State & National Park tab as this links to the official Department of the Environment & Resourse Management website for you to browse.

If you are up for the challenge of taking on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, you will discover the Coast’s natural beauty on this 58km trail through the Blackall Range. Experience some of the range’s most scenic areas: warm subtropical rainforest, tall open eucalypt forest and picturesque waterfalls.Everyone can enjoy the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk and the variety of different routes on offer - take half-day strolls or full-day walks or even stay longer to complete the total walk (allow 4–6 days).       

The Conondale Range Great Walk is located within the Conondale National Park, an hour’s drive north-west of the Sunshine Coast and a two-hour drive from Brisbane.  Access roads within the park are gravel and include several creek crossings that require a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle. Along this trail, you will see ancient rainforest, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear creeks, tall open forest and expansive views. This Great Walk offers half-day walks through to the full four-day 56 km circuit walk.