Noosa National Park Coastal Walk
Noosa NP’s coastal track - Tea Tree Bay, Hell’s Gates, koalas in the trees and dolphins offshore
The route
The line through Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Coastal sun
Open year-round; hot in summer. Confirm.
On the trail
A coastal headland track past bays and rocky points
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Koalas along the track, dolphins and turtles offshore
Very popular
Short loop to Tea Tree Bay; the full headland to Sunshine Beach
Getting there & staying
Noosa NP entrance (Noosa Heads)
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Noosa; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Noosa NP; free; very popular
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Sun, crowds, slippery rocks at Hell’s Gates
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.