It's time to stretch your legs and enjoy a sun-soaked stroll by the sea, with the promise of a revitalising breakfast to follow. Whether you feel like sipping a cup of coffee with a beachside view or tucking into something more hearty, it's time to lace up your running shoes and see where our numerous coastal paths take you!
Mooloolaba to Alexandra Headland
Mooloolaba Foreshore Boardwalk
There's a reason you'll find locals and tourists alike exploring the coastline between Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland – it's a spectacular sun-soaked pocket within the Sunshine Coast.
Starting at the Mooloolaba breakwater, the scenic track winds alongside the beach before making you work for it over the hill. A stop on top of the hill will reward you with views of all the action on the surf break in the southern corner. Better yet, you can always stop for a swim if it gets too hot.
Kings Beach to Dicky Beach
The Pocket Espresso Bar, Moffat Beach
Begin your walk at the Kings Beach ocean pool and follow the well-maintained track around the Caloundra headland. Pass by Shelly Beach and enjoy the views north before heading down to Moffat Beach and over Tooway Creek before arriving at Dicky Beach.
Eat: Break up your walk with a stop at Moffat Beach’s Pocket Expresso Bar.
The Coolum Boardwalk
Coolum Boardwalk
Coolum Boardwalk follows the cliffs above the ocean from Point Perry into the village of Coolum Beach. From Point Perry, you can enjoy views of First Bay to the south and Noosa to the north. Point Perry is also a good spot to see if you can spy any whales out to sea.
You won’t strain your muscles here but will still earn that coffee.
Eat: Once in Coolum Beach, you can’t beat breakfast at the Coolum Surf Club!
Noosa National Park
Coastal Track Noosa National Park
Escape the hustle of Noosa and explore the National Park just steps away. Follow the shoreline between Noosa Headland's day-use area and Sunshine Beach, passing over several headlands boasting outstanding views across coastal she-oaks and pandanus palms. If you are lucky, you might spot a koala snoozing in the trees!
All the paths are well signposted, so you can explore them all.
Eat: Boardwalk Bistro offers up one of the best oceanside views for any meal.
Point Cartwright Loop
Point Cartwright, Kawana
Park your car at La Balsa carpark and explore Point Cartwright. From here you can stroll along the 1.2km paved path along the river to the point.
Head up the steep footpath of the Point Cartwright reserve and enjoy a walk around the Lighthouse at the top. The views from up here are truly breathtaking! With spectacular views of Mooloolaba, the Mooloolah River mouth, Mount Coolum to the north, and Kawana Beach to the south.
Eat: Head back to Mooloolaba and enjoy some of the best breakfast views at the Surf Club Mooloolaba.
