Noosa Heads Coastal Track

Starting from the car park off Mitti Street, Noosa Heads, this return walk explores the coastline of Noosa Heads via the Coastal Track, visiting the Boiling Pot, Dolphin Point, Hell’s Gates and Devil’s Kitchen viewpoints along with multiple scenic beaches. The lush vegetation coupled with the extraordinary views and the refreshing aura of the Coral Sea offers an unforgettable experience. Try to spot dolphins and whales as you’re savoring the stunning scenery, but don’t forget to look for koalas on top of the eucalyptus trees as well. Besides the section on Alexandria Beach(which is a stroll on pristine smooth sand), the track is paved all the way through. Remember to cover your head and apply sunscreen. Look out for strong currents at all times if you decide to take a dip in the water. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-26.3812761,153.0991128)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Sunshine Motorway, 70 Turn on to Emu Mountain Road then drive for 1.4 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto David Low Way, 6 and drive for another 2.1 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto David Low Way, 6 and drive for another 1.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto David Low Way, 6 and drive for another 1.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto David Low Way, 6 and drive for another 5.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Edwards Street and drive for another 150 m Turn slight left onto David Low Way and drive for another 1.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sunshine Beach Road and drive for another 590 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Noosa Drive and drive for another 420 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Noosa Drive and drive for another 570 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Noosa Drive and drive for another 165 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Hastings Street and drive for another 1.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park off Mitti Street(60 metres northeast of the Park Road - Mitti Street Intersection), pass through the bollard and head towards the informational signposts along the concrete footpath. Join the track(Coastal Track) adjacent to the said signposts, following the fenceline to your left as you keep the ocean to your left as well. Follow the track as you pass by a picnic table to your left and a “Stop - No Riding” sign(to your right) shortly after to continue along Noosa Heads Coastal Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 85 m back from the start). There is a cafe (about 50 m back from the start). Find the water tap at the start. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Coastal Track & Noosa Hill Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 130 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 130 m come to the "Boiling Pot" (on your left). After another 200 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional little side trip takes you down to Tea Tree Bay. Involves steps. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 65 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 55 m continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
	After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. Then pass the water tap (on your left). Then pass the toilet (25 m on your right).
	After another 160 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 105 m come to the "Dolphin Point" (15 m on your left). After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 300 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	After another 125 m (at the intersection of Link Track & Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 260 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional little side trip takes you down to Picnic Cove. Involves steps. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 100 m veer left, to head along Coastal Track. After another 550 m pass the sign (10 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the "Spot the locals" (9 m on your left). Then pass the "Hell's Gates" (30 m on your left). Then come to the "Hell's Gates" (45 m on your left).
	After another 10 m turn right, to head along Coastal Track. After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	After another 390 m turn left, to head along Coastal Track. After another 75 m head up the surface\|compacted steps (about 50 m long) After another 830 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Bay Track & Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 350 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 210 m turn left. After another 100 m come to "Devils Kitchen".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.7 km to get back to the start.

This optional little side trip takes you down to Picnic Cove. Involves steps.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head down the steps
	After another 25 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 m to the main route.

This optional little side trip takes you down to Tea Tree Bay. Involves steps.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head up the steps
	After another 20 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Noosa Heads Coastal Track

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	9.4 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.2 km apart with the largest gap of 8.5 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-86 m	[toilet]
Toilet	920 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Noosa Heads Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 4 December
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Thursday 5 December
  
  23°C → 28°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm inland. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 7:20am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 6 December
  
  21°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Saturday 7 December
  
  22°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog about the southern border ranges. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  21°C → 32°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northeasterly during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  23°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  23°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  22°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Noosa National Park alerts
  Planned works - Emu Mountain section, Noosa National Park
  The Emu Mountain summit walk will be temporarily closed from Tuesday 9 December to Friday 13 December 2024. Affected parks: Noosa National Park
  Planned works - Tanglewood link section closed
  The link section of the Tanglewood Track and Coastal Walk will be closed from Monday 18 November to Friday 13 December 2024. This section will be temporarily closed as the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and contractors work to upgrade the track. Affected parks: Noosa National Park
  Park improvements in progress
  Sections of the Coastal Walk and associated visitor facilities will be undergoing construction and maintenance to improve resilience against high visitation and enhance the overall visitor experience. Affected parks: Noosa National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Weather Forecast

Alerts