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Getting there Getting Headland section Headland the to entrance main The parking, can be found at Parkedge Road and near the the near and Road Parkedge at found be can parking, on- limited with entrances, Secondary Road. Park of northern end of Sunshine Beach. Beach. Sunshine of end northern Car parking is very limited, so you may like to consider consider like to may you so limited, is very parking Car alternative transport: alternative • Walk to the national park from Hastings Street, a1km Street, Hastings from park national the to Walk • • Cycle with caution along Park Road. Bike racks are are Bike racks Road. 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This short walk street Emu MountainEmu casuarina Emu MountainEmu (below). summit llocasuarina emuina A Ocean Beach walk 8 The car park entrance to the Peregian section eastern side of David Low 3km Way, north of Coolum Beach and 3km south of Peregian Beach. Walks to explore Explorecolourful heath flowers and dune plants on the Ocean Beach walk acrossleads boardwalk, a through paperbark swamp and sedgelands, down a sandy track heathlandto casuarina and forests and onto the beach. Discover Peregian section Peregian Discover Featuring sandy dunes covered with she-oaks, pandanus palms, banksias, beach spinifex and scrambling vines, Peregian section Noosa’s coastal fringe. Getting there Coastal walk Coastal the off Branch Take the linkcountry. the to track heath walk Tanglewood the on forest eucalypt tall and rainforest through Walk block. toilet the near area, day-use the from starts circuit This palms. piccabeen and pines hoop elegant of shade the beneath walk short walk Grove Palm the on rainforest densely- the for sun the day, escape ahot On explore to Walks the sea. the meets land the where of beauty natural the capture and camera your take to forget Don’t holidays. and weekends over busy very get can it that mindful be park, the in walk popular most the Undoubtedly entrance. main park’s the at walk Coastal the shoreline, the to close Hugging Alexandria Bay Alexandria ju patterned scribbly gum forest. gum scribbly patterned delicately- and grasstrees, and she-oaks by places in dominated woodlands open through Pass views). 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Admire this sensational splash of colour across the landscape, in the company of native bees, butterflies, beetles, parrots and honeyeaters flocking to feast on the abundant nectar. Getting there Emu Mountain section located is on the western side of David Low north 3.5km Way, of Coolum Beach and 2.5km south of Peregian Beach. Turn into Havana Road East for on-street parking. Walks to explore a short,Take invigorating walk to Emu Mountain summit above sea level)(71m to witness 360 degree panoramic views. The track steep is in places and can be slippery when damp, so take care where you step. In spring, the montane heath boasts a colourful array of wildflowers. Several threatened plants also grow here—keen botanists can look for Bancroft’s red gum and the largest population of Emu Mountain she-oak in Noosa National Park. Protect plants by staying on the walking tracks. Noosa Headland section on the Coastal walk. 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It important is to beaware , a 1.6km challenging (2hr) track , along the popular David Low Enjoy Way. spectacular Keep an eye out for people looking, pointing up into the treetops around Tea Tree Bay not to gather in large numbers and try not to get too close as the Koalas are easily stressed, this their is home so please respect them. Other adventures a scenic driveTake from the Headland section section coastal views through a varied landscape of dunes, wallum heathland, open forests and woodlands. If time permits, try the Summit walk in nearby Mount Coolum National Park with spectacular views 208m above sea level. Or visit nearby Weyba Creek Conservation Park (2.8km from Hastings Street), only a short drive south west of Noosa Heads, for a stroll along the boardwalk, exploring the lush mangroves, estuarine wildlife and flittering birdlife. Wildlife wonders As the coastal area becomes more urbanised, Noosa National Park has become increasingly important for nature conservation. The park protects several rare and threatened species, including the glossy black-cockatoo, red goshawk, koala, swamp orchid and Christmas bell. Koalas may be seen on the Coastal walk • Check the availability of free public buses over the over buses public free of availability the Check • are Bike racks Road. Park along caution Cycle with • a1km Street, Hastings from park national the to Walk • transport: alternative consider like to may you so limited, is very parking Car Beach. Sunshine of end northern the near and Road Parkedge at found be can parking, on- limited with entrances, Secondary Road. Park of section Headland the to entrance main The there Getting are many steps. many are there and is steep track this note Please Drive. 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©State of Queensland©State 2021. of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department Science. and Environment of BP2203 February 2021. Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. Photos: © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer (front cover); © James Haak (back page) Further information Photos: © Tourism and Events Queensland (main); Aaron Jensen © Qld Govt (inset) Illustration: Maurice Mickelo, contemporary Kabi Kabi artist it in the future. the in it from benefit can generations many that so area precious this for care to help and visit your enjoy Please generations. future for values the after looking in role active an have who people, Kabi Kabi the to significance cultural contemporary and traditional of are forest this within areas The Park. National Noosa to you welcome people Kabi Kabi Wunya Ngulum to Kabi Kabi Country National provides it all. Park orwalking local wildlife—Noosa spotting through the what sparkling you’re matter No waves. looking to do—picnicking, hellosay to local Watch koalas and lorikeets. for whales and dolphins gliding the headlands up Soak from spectacular views forest. through diverse and on abushwalkthe beautiful landscape energised Be with family and friends. youa natural gem simply into visit. Relax aSunshine must exploring vibe, Coast beautiful and its iconicWith National of beach is Noosa and Park mixture forest, Noosa National Park National Noosa Welcome to Noosa Noosa National Park National Queensland National Parks Noosa Park Rangers. Park Noosa the of behalf on Senior Ranger John, right. balance the getting are we hope we community, the of help the with and aim, is our impacts visitor to relation in action and identification early through park national the managing Carefully undertake. we tasks complex many of is one setting tourism and urban an in program burning planned annual the Implementing generations. future for area natural the of integrity the ensuring still while visitors of numbers increasing ever the to park national the presenting and landscape diverse the is managing us for challenge The walks. fantastic on heaths dune high coastal and woodlands, eucalypt open rainforest, coastline, spectacular including environments and landscapes of avariety explore can visitors where place a and animals, and plants for ahaven Coast, Sunshine the on tourism of crown’ the in ‘jewel Park—the National Noosa It is a privilege looking after such a special place as as place aspecial such after looking is aprivilege It , , in the Headland section

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Emu Mountain walk summit Hakea walk 7 6 Getting there Emu Mountainsection located is on the western side of David Low north 3.5km Way, of Coolum Beach and 2.5km south of Peregian Beach. Turn into Havana Road East for on-street parking. Walks to explore a short,Take invigorating walk to Emu Mountain summit above sea level)(71m to witness 360 degree panoramic views. The track steep is in places and can be slippery when damp,so take care where you step. In spring, the montane heath boasts a colourful array of wildflowers. Several threatened plants also grow here—keen botanists can look for Bancroft’s red gum and the largest population of Emu Mountain she plants by staying on the walking tracks. Stroll along the Hakea walk hakea shrubs, with their distinctive woody seed pods. Early morning and dusk provide wonderful opportunities for birdwatching, but be safe and never walk alone. Discover Emu Mountain section Mountain Emu Discover Visit Emu Mountain section in winter and spring to see the heathland and woodland burst into life with wildflowers of white, yellow, blue and pink. Admire thissensational splash of colour across the landscape, in the company of native bees, butterflies, beetles, parrots and honeyeaters flocking to feast on the abundant nectar. Noosa Headland section on the Coastal walk. Coastal the on section Headland Noosa Photo (bottom left): ©Ross Naumann,QPWSVolunteer Photos (left and above): Maxime Coquard ©Tourism and Events Queensland panoramic views in all directions. all in views panoramic Hell’s Gates reach you Once Hell’s to leading Gates track sand and gravel uneven, an on continue or path, sealed the on remain to here around Turn dolphins. passing of apod spot can you if see and point the at stand suggests, and neighbouring Journey on to Dolphin Point to on Journey bay. this of end far the at toilets Bay Tree Tea to on continue you as spotting Bay Tree Tea as known beach a small over and Park, National Sandy Great in section Cooloola the of dunes coastal high the to north views sweeping offers lookout this outcrop, arocky atop Situated walk. the along Pot Boiling at stop first your Make 1:5of (11 degrees). a10m section with 1:7 (8 degrees) average sections—on 1:10 short exceed for which (5.7 degrees) gradients Dolphin Point to walk 1.2km the this, Beyond Pot Boiling is suitable for assisted for suitable is Dolphin Point to path asealed features walk this of section first The sweeping beaches and surrounding rocky headland. rocky and surrounding beaches sweeping sun section Headland park’s the of edge southern the from walk Take acoastal 5 Alexandria Bay walk Bay Alexandria - Alexandria Bay Alexandria at Arrive heathland. dappled 4km 2 , with gradients up to 1:14 to up (4.1 gradients degrees). , with park alerts Scan to check , suitable for strollers. The path path The strollers. for , suitable Scale 0 , through picturesque eucalypt forest and and forest eucalypt picturesque , through Winch and Winch Pacific Ocean Pacific - wheelchair access for 300m to to 300m for access wheelchair Granite Bay Granite of views , boasting

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Getting there Getting Headland section Headland the to entrance main The of Park Road. Secondary entrances, with limited on limited with entrances, Secondary Road. Park of parking, can be found at Parkedge Road and near the the near and Road Parkedge at found be can parking, northern end of Sunshine Beach. Beach. Sunshine of end northern Car parking is very limited, so you may like to consider consider like to may you so limited, is very parking Car alternative transport: alternative • • • • Laguna lookout Laguna Hastings Street via Noosa Council’s Yunaman Bushland Yunaman Bushland Council’s Noosa via Street Hastings Reserve walking track (2.4km return) which starts at at starts which return) (2.4km track walking Reserve Morwong Drive. Please note this track is steep and there there and is steep track this note Please Drive. Morwong are many steps. many are information, visit information, more For periods. holiday Easter and Christmas busy the over buses public free of availability the Check park. national the in elsewhere permitted not are Bicycles Note: day the in provided are Bike racks Road. Park along caution Cycle with boardwalk. coastal impressive the along walk (30min) a1km Street, Hastings from park national the to Walk Visit translink.com.au Visit Translink. at available are fares and timetables Bus stop). bus Park Webb Ed Street, Duke from (1.3km walk entrance park Beach Sunshine the or Parade) Noosa and Drive Noosa of junction the at Street Hastings near 1, platform station bus Heads Noosa (1km from walk entrance Road Park the to walk and abus Catch is on is the has a small car park, or you can walk from from walk can you or park, car asmall has oaks, pandanus noosa.qld.gov.au/go-noosa-holidays - - use area (bring your own padlock). padlock). own your (bring area use or phone 13 phone 12 or 30.

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Hakea walk Emu Mountain walk summit 7 6 Stroll along the Hakea walk hakea shrubs, with their distinctive woody seed pods. Early morning and dusk provide wonderful opportunities for birdwatching, but be safe and never walk alone. Discover Emu Mountain section Mountain Emu Discover Visit Emu Mountain section in winter and spring to see the heathland and woodland burst into life with wildflowers of white, yellow, blue and pink. Admire thissensational splash of colour across the landscape, in the company of native bees, butterflies, beetles, parrots and honeyeaters flocking to feast on the abundant nectar. Getting there Emu Mountainsection located is on the western side of David Low north 3.5km Way, of Coolum Beach and 2.5km south of Peregian Beach. Turn into Havana Road East for on-street parking. Walks to explore a short,Take invigorating walk to Emu Mountain summit above sea level)(71m to witness 360 degree panoramic views. The track steep is in places and can be slippery when damp,so take care where you step. In spring, the montane heath boasts a colourful array of wildflowers. Several threatened plants also grow here—keen botanists can look for Bancroft’s red gum and the largest population of Emu Mountain she plants by staying on the walking tracks. Noosa Headland section on the Coastal walk. Coastal the on section Headland Noosa Photo (bottom left): ©Ross Naumann,QPWSVolunteer Photos (left and above): Maxime Coquard ©Tourism and Events Queensland panoramic views in all directions. all in views panoramic Hell’s Gates reach you Once Hell’s to leading Gates track sand and gravel uneven, an on continue or path, sealed the on remain to here around Turn dolphins. passing of apod spot can you if see and point the at stand suggests, and neighbouring Journey on to Dolphin Point to on Journey bay. this of end far the at toilets Bay Tree Tea to on continue you as spotting Bay Tree Tea as known beach a small over and Park, National Sandy Great in section Cooloola the of dunes coastal high the to north views sweeping offers lookout this outcrop, arocky atop Situated walk. the along Pot Boiling at stop first your Make 1:5of (11 degrees). a10m section with 1:7 (8 degrees) average sections—on 1:10 short exceed for which (5.7 degrees) gradients Dolphin Point to walk 1.2km the this, Beyond Pot Boiling is suitable for assisted for suitable is Dolphin Point to path asealed features walk this of section first The sun section Headland park’s the of edge southern the from walk Take acoastal sweeping beaches and surrounding rocky headland. rocky and surrounding beaches sweeping 5 Alexandria Bay walk Bay Alexandria - Alexandria Bay Alexandria at Arrive heathland. dappled 4km 2 , with gradients up to 1:14 to up (4.1 gradients degrees). , with park alerts Scan to check , suitable for strollers. The path path The strollers. for , suitable Scale 0 , through picturesque eucalypt forest and and forest eucalypt picturesque , through Winch and Winch Pacific Ocean Pacific - wheelchair access for 300m to to 300m for access wheelchair Granite Bay Granite of views , boasting

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Headland section Headland section Dolphin 1 Palm Grove walk Water Shower Point Granite Bay 2 Tanglewood walk Sealed road Patrolled swimming Track name Class Symbol Distance Walk time Picnic 3 Noosa Hill walk Council walking pathway Beware—swimming Boiling not advised Palm Grove walk 3 1.1km return 15–30min Cove 1 Pot Tea Tree Hell’s 4 Coastal walk Management access only High surf Headland section Bay Winch Gates Access point: day-use area (Noosa National Park) Cove Beach access— Parking Day-use area subject to storm surges Bus stop Tanglewood walk 2 4 8km return 2–3hr 4 and tidal influences Visitor information centre Access point: day-use area Alternatively, continue to Hell’s Gates and return 5 Alexandria Bay walk via the Coastal walk (7.1km circuit). Emergency Information centre Laguna Bay 2 radio Emu Mountain section 4 2.8km return (to summit) 1–1.5hr 3 Toilets Noosa Hill walk 3 6 Emu Mountain summit walk Alternatively, return via a walking track link and the Wheelchair access Access point: 50m along the Noosa Hill Summit walk link Coastal walk from the day-use area Tanglewood walk, turning right at the junctions Park Rd (limited views) Wi-fi Noosa Heads Surf 7 Hakea walk (3.7km circuit). Life Saving Club 1 4 Viewpoint 4 10.8km return 4hr 2 Peregian section Coastal walk 4 Picnic table 8 Ocean Beach walk Access points: Coastal walk is a sealed, barrier-free path from Alexandria Bay Barbecue—electric Hastings St Emergency the day-use area to Dolphin Point. Beyond Boiling Walking track link Noosa National Park main radio entry and day-use area; Pot gradients exceed 1:10 (5.7 degrees) for Noosa Noosa Sunshine Beach short sections. P Heads de Walks from the day-use area: Swimming outside of patrolled beaches For bus information call 13 12 30, • 300m one way to Boiling Pot is not recommended. Strong currents visit translink.com.au or 1 Morwong Drive and surf are particularly dangerous at download the MyTransLink app. 3 • 1.2km one way to Dolphin Point Alexandria Bay. Noosa Dr Lion Domestic animals are prohibited 3 • 2.7km one way to Hell’s Gates Rock In an emergency call Triple Zero (000). in the national park. 4 4 • 3.3km one way to the northern end of Alexandria Bay Obtain site name and identiﬁcation number 5 Never ride bikes, scooters, from beach warning signs. Emergency radios 4 • 4.4km one way to the southern end of Alexandria Bay Laguna lookout skateboards or roller blades are located at Alexandria Bay (see map). on park walking tracks. 4 • 5.4km one way to Sunshine Beach Viewland Dr 4 4.2km return 1–2hr Alexandria Bay walk 5 M c A

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o Duke via summit walk link (900m return). w W Sunshine Beach a St y Sunshine Surf Life Saving Club Scale Beach Peregian section 0 0.5 1km Ranger favourites Ben Lexcen Dr Bring your binoculars … Track name Class Symbol Distance Walk time you will be surprised at the amazing birdlife. A bird which is Ocean Beach walk 8 3 1km return 30min Emu Mountain and Peregian Section often seen over the shoreline is the brahminy kite. Keep an eye out at Hell’s Gates. These birds To Noosa provide an awesome sight as they Adventure safely Consider others Peregian Springs soar over the water and then drop Coolum to the surface to seize their prey. Make your visit to the park memorable for all the Noosa is a busy place, receiving in excess of 1.5 million High School Route Ranger Dave right reasons. visitors annually! Make your visit enjoyable for you and Havana Road East 620 Brahminy other visitors. kite (right). • Walk in daylight and never walk alone. Always walk with Photo (right): © Qld Govt a group or in sight of another group. • Everyone moves at a different pace—give elderly, people Emu Mountain section • Stay on walking tracks and supervise children at all with disabilities and young people greater space. (Noosa National Park) • Be careful to avoid collisions—especially when carrying times. There are natural hazards including cliffs. larger gear or moving quickly; carry surfboards with fins Pacific Ocean • Carry adequate drinking water to avoid dehydration and 6 Take a close look at the spectacular wildflowers in turned in; slow down for narrow sections; alert others heat exhaustion. Plan your activity time for cooler parts spring, they’re vibrant and beautiful—yellow paper daisies, before passing. guinea flowers, wattles and banksias; purple fringed lilies, of the day. Most of the Coastal walk is in full sun and • Remember that walkers have right of way on walking tracks. vanilla lilies and false sarsaparilla; white wedding bush, there is a lot of reflected light. • Never take bicycles, scooters, skateboards and 7 Peregian section wallum phebalium, riceflower and many more! Look carefully • Protect yourself—wear sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, rollerblades on park walking tracks. They are not (Noosa National Park) Clockwise from above: for the interesting small animals amongst them—small colour- appropriate clothing and good walking shoes. permitted here. Emu Mountain Wallum banksia Banksia aemula; summit (71m) Fringed lily Thysanotus tuberosus; Granite camouflaged spiders, beetles, bees, ants and butterflies. • Carry a mobile phone. Be aware, mobile phone • Keep Noosa’s beautiful coastal landscapes natural y Bay; Hairy guinea flowers Hibbertia vestita. a 8 Photos: © Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer Ranger Liz W reception is not reliable in all areas of the park. for everyone to enjoy. Please don’t pollute the view w o L by creating rock graffiti along the coastline. id Peregian Beach Enjoy and leave without a trace. v Sunshine Coast Motorway l a Unpatrolled beach Kanooka Ave C D • There’s no doubt it can be exciting seeing a koala in the ta h Wara Lupin wild, however no matter how cute they look leave them Pl alone. Any wild animal that feels concerned or threatened will defend themselves, they have sharp teeth and very R ow sharp claws. Respect their space and keep your distance a Coolum n when viewing. Pony Club C Need t le

C t Route 620 v Tritonia D This would have to be the most spectacular protected rocky coastline in South East Queensland. From breathtaking Scale Coolum section coastal walks to beautiful ﬂower-laden heathlands, littoral 0 200m To Stumers (Noosa National Park) To Coolum Beach Creek 1.1km rainforest and boulder-strewn bays … it is awesome! View of Alexandria Bay. Ranger Aaron Photo: © Tourism and Events Queensland Walks at a glance Walking track legend Legend Headland section National park Drinking water

Walking track links off Alexandria Bay walk: n

Access point: Parkedge Road a Walking track classiﬁcation

Sunshine l l

• 370m one way to McAnally Drive y

Beach Rd D

• 730m one way to Tanglewood walk r Class Symbol Suits Track description

r Surf St

p with assistance. r e

Track name Class Symbol Distance Walk time t

Solway Dr n

4 2.4km return 1hr D

Hakea walk a

7 v Bushwalking experience recommended. i

d 4 Experienced bushwalkers

Additionally, visit Emu Mountain summit L Tracks may be long, rough, and very steep.

o Duke via summit walk link (900m return). w W Sunshine Beach a St y Sunshine Surf Life Saving Club Scale Beach Peregian section 0 0.5 1km Ranger favourites Ben Lexcen Dr Bring your binoculars … Track name Class Symbol Distance Walk time you will be surprised at the amazing birdlife. A bird which is Ocean Beach walk 8 3 1km return 30min Emu Mountain and Peregian Section often seen over the shoreline is the brahminy kite. Keep an eye out at Hell’s Gates. These birds To Noosa provide an awesome sight as they Adventure safely Consider others Peregian Springs soar over the water and then drop Coolum to the surface to seize their prey. Make your visit to the park memorable for all the Noosa is a busy place, receiving in excess of 1.5 million High School Route Ranger Dave right reasons. visitors annually! Make your visit enjoyable for you and Havana Road East 620 Brahminy other visitors. kite (right). • Walk in daylight and never walk alone. Always walk with Photo (right): © Qld Govt a group or in sight of another group. • Everyone moves at a different pace—give elderly, people Emu Mountain section • Stay on walking tracks and supervise children at all with disabilities and young people greater space. (Noosa National Park) • Be careful to avoid collisions—especially when carrying times. There are natural hazards including cliffs. larger gear or moving quickly; carry surfboards with fins Pacific Ocean • Carry adequate drinking water to avoid dehydration and 6 Take a close look at the spectacular wildflowers in turned in; slow down for narrow sections; alert others heat exhaustion. Plan your activity time for cooler parts spring, they’re vibrant and beautiful—yellow paper daisies, before passing. guinea flowers, wattles and banksias; purple fringed lilies, of the day. Most of the Coastal walk is in full sun and • Remember that walkers have right of way on walking tracks. vanilla lilies and false sarsaparilla; white wedding bush, there is a lot of reflected light. • Never take bicycles, scooters, skateboards and 7 Peregian section wallum phebalium, riceflower and many more! Look carefully • Protect yourself—wear sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, rollerblades on park walking tracks. They are not (Noosa National Park) Clockwise from above: for the interesting small animals amongst them—small colour- appropriate clothing and good walking shoes. permitted here. Emu Mountain Wallum banksia Banksia aemula; summit (71m) Fringed lily Thysanotus tuberosus; Granite camouflaged spiders, beetles, bees, ants and butterflies. • Carry a mobile phone. Be aware, mobile phone • Keep Noosa’s beautiful coastal landscapes natural y Bay; Hairy guinea flowers Hibbertia vestita. a 8 Photos: © Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer Ranger Liz W reception is not reliable in all areas of the park. for everyone to enjoy. Please don’t pollute the view w o L by creating rock graffiti along the coastline. id Peregian Beach Enjoy and leave without a trace. v Sunshine Coast Motorway l a Unpatrolled beach Kanooka Ave C D • There’s no doubt it can be exciting seeing a koala in the ta h Wara Lupin wild, however no matter how cute they look leave them Pl alone. Any wild animal that feels concerned or threatened will defend themselves, they have sharp teeth and very R ow sharp claws. Respect their space and keep your distance a Coolum n when viewing. Pony Club C Need t le

Walking track links off Alexandria Bay walk: n

Access point: Parkedge Road a Walking track classiﬁcation

Sunshine l l

• 370m one way to McAnally Drive y

Beach Rd D

• 730m one way to Tanglewood walk r Class Symbol Suits Track description

r Surf St

p with assistance. r e

Track name Class Symbol Distance Walk time t

Solway Dr n

4 2.4km return 1hr D

Hakea walk a

7 v Bushwalking experience recommended. i

d 4 Experienced bushwalkers

Additionally, visit Emu Mountain summit L Tracks may be long, rough, and very steep.

o Duke via summit walk link (900m return). w W Sunshine Beach a St y Sunshine Surf Life Saving Club Scale Beach Peregian section 0 0.5 1km Ranger favourites Ben Lexcen Dr Bring your binoculars … Track name Class Symbol Distance Walk time you will be surprised at the amazing birdlife. A bird which is Ocean Beach walk 8 3 1km return 30min Emu Mountain and Peregian Section often seen over the shoreline is the brahminy kite. Keep an eye out at Hell’s Gates. These birds To Noosa provide an awesome sight as they Adventure safely Consider others Peregian Springs soar over the water and then drop Coolum to the surface to seize their prey. Make your visit to the park memorable for all the Noosa is a busy place, receiving in excess of 1.5 million High School Route Ranger Dave right reasons. visitors annually! Make your visit enjoyable for you and Havana Road East 620 Brahminy other visitors. kite (right). • Walk in daylight and never walk alone. Always walk with Photo (right): © Qld Govt a group or in sight of another group. • Everyone moves at a different pace—give elderly, people Emu Mountain section • Stay on walking tracks and supervise children at all with disabilities and young people greater space. (Noosa National Park) • Be careful to avoid collisions—especially when carrying times. There are natural hazards including cliffs. larger gear or moving quickly; carry surfboards with fins Pacific Ocean • Carry adequate drinking water to avoid dehydration and 6 Take a close look at the spectacular wildflowers in turned in; slow down for narrow sections; alert others heat exhaustion. Plan your activity time for cooler parts spring, they’re vibrant and beautiful—yellow paper daisies, before passing. guinea flowers, wattles and banksias; purple fringed lilies, of the day. Most of the Coastal walk is in full sun and • Remember that walkers have right of way on walking tracks. vanilla lilies and false sarsaparilla; white wedding bush, there is a lot of reflected light. • Never take bicycles, scooters, skateboards and 7 Peregian section wallum phebalium, riceflower and many more! Look carefully • Protect yourself—wear sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, rollerblades on park walking tracks. They are not (Noosa National Park) Clockwise from above: for the interesting small animals amongst them—small colour- appropriate clothing and good walking shoes. permitted here. Emu Mountain Wallum banksia Banksia aemula; summit (71m) Fringed lily Thysanotus tuberosus; Granite camouflaged spiders, beetles, bees, ants and butterflies. • Carry a mobile phone. Be aware, mobile phone • Keep Noosa’s beautiful coastal landscapes natural y Bay; Hairy guinea flowers Hibbertia vestita. a 8 Photos: © Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer Ranger Liz W reception is not reliable in all areas of the park. for everyone to enjoy. Please don’t pollute the view w o L by creating rock graffiti along the coastline. id Peregian Beach Enjoy and leave without a trace. v Sunshine Coast Motorway l a Unpatrolled beach Kanooka Ave C D • There’s no doubt it can be exciting seeing a koala in the ta h Wara Lupin wild, however no matter how cute they look leave them Pl alone. Any wild animal that feels concerned or threatened will defend themselves, they have sharp teeth and very R ow sharp claws. Respect their space and keep your distance a Coolum n when viewing. Pony Club C Need t le