HORSE RIDERS

Your safety is our concern • The trail is suited to experienced horses and horse riders only. On the trail you will need to: ride along roads shared CODE OF CONDUCT with vehicles; cross small wooden bridges; cross over and under railway lines; open and close gates; beware of trail bikes in the When out riding and walking on bushland tracks State Forest; and remember the trail is shared with mountain and trails please observe the following: bike riders and bushwalkers Respect the environment: • Small stalls are available for two nights (max) at Cooran Riders • Do not take shortcuts or form new tracks Grounds, Pomona Showgrounds and Kin Kin Sports Grounds • Bike riders – do not skid • Place manure in pits provided • Avoid muddy tracks • Obey the signs and stay on permitted tracks • Troughs, water tanks and hitching rails are located at all rest • Do not stray into neighbouring private land or areas. During drought water tanks may be empty go exploring • Horses are not permitted on the sports fields at Kin Kin and Respect other track users: Cooran or in Cooroora Creek Park except on the marked trail. • Control your bicycle Also they are not permitted in the water at Lake Macdonald as • Walkers and cyclists give way to horse riders by MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS it is the water supply for residents throughout the area moving to the side of the track • Do not ride any more than two abreast along constructed • Be prepared to ride across grass Be safe: roads as per section 157 of the Traffic Regulation 1962 • Plan ahead • Be careful on rocky and steep sections • Horses and riders must be fit to complete trails 2, 3 & 4 • Enjoy your walk/ride with friends • Give way to pedestrians and horse riders by stopping and moving • It is recommended horses be shod •If riding wear a helmet and ride within your to the side of the track ability and according to track conditions • Hitching rails are located at the rear of the Pomona Hotel. • Carry emergency repair equipment and a • Cyclists will manage about 6km per hour including rests • For safety reasons please do not ride into the town of Cooroy mobile phone but start/finish at the float parking area on Mary River Road, • Cyclists will find it easier to stay on the road when the trail diverts to • Drink plenty of water Cooroy, adjacent to The Plantation (142 Mary River Road) - the verge • When on sealed or gravel roads keep to the verge refer to Z on the map • For mountain bike tours phone Noosa Bike Hire & Tours on 5474 3322 • Walking or riding at night is not recommended • When in a State Forest and you hear a trail bike coming your due to obstacles and disturbance caused to • For more information on bike riding in the Noosa area visit an way, ride to a section of track that has a reasonable sight residents information centre for a Noosa Walking & Cycling Map distance in the direction the bike is coming. At this point stop or visit www.travelsmartsunshinecoast.com.au and wait so the trail bike rider has plenty of time to see you, do not keep riding. Dismount if your horse is agitated NOOSA BIRD TRAIL A Bird Observing booklet for beginners on the Noosa Trail BUSH WALKERS Network is available, or visit Wear sturdy comfortable foot wear and www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au sun protection . Seven of the 32 Noosa Bird Trail The Noosa Parks Association – Noosa sites are located on the Noosa Trampers and Cooloola Bushwalkers Trail Network. For further information visit the occasionally hold guided walks on the trail. Sport and Fitness page on council’s website For more information go to or an information centre for a Noosa Bird Trail www.noosaparks.org.au brochure.

• Trail 3, 4, 5 & 7 (62km circuit) • Trail 7 Mac ‘N’ Back (15km one way) Walks & Rides over 17km Bushwalkers: This circuit can be completed in 4 to 5 days A relatively flat picturesque trail. The trail crosses Six Mile Creek and depending on your level of fitness. Consider splitting the section can easily be completed as a day walk. Be aware trail bikes are BUsH CamPiNG • Steep hill climbs will be encountered (see elevation diagram) between Kin Kin and Lake Macdonald with a detour to Middle permitted in Yurol State Forest and this trail crosses Yurol Forest Drive •A high level of fitness for people and horses is required. Cootharaba Views Lookout and Middle Lookout: Lookout where camping is permitted (Note: maximum group size is which has a speed limit of 100km/hr, please take extra care when 4 people as there are no facilities). The walk between Cooran and crossing. - Maximum group size permitted is four persons • Trail 3 – Cooran to Kin Kin via Woondum Forest Reserve (22km Kin Kin (22km) is challenging with the steepest hill climb/descent - No facilities are provided one way) • Trail 8 – Cooroy Wanderer (11km one way) - No fires are permitted. Fuel stoves must be used for cooking on the whole trail network located between Cooran and James Bushwalkers & Mountain Bike Riders: park at James McKane A flat easy walking trail. For safety, horse riders are asked not to ride - Carry all rubbish with you, do not bury it McKane Memorial Lookout. If you are really tired there is a short cut Memorial Lookout, walk/ride 17 km downhill to Kin Kin via into the town of Cooroy but to start/finish at the float parking area - Bury all faecal matter and toilet paper in a hole at least into Kin Kin from Pender Creek Road along Sister Tree Creek Road on Mary River Road. 15cm deep. Carry sanitary pads and tampons as they do not Woondum National Bark and Johnstons Lookout. Stay overnight although be aware of the traffic (not suited to horse riders) and you decompose at Kin Kin and return uphill. If possible organise someone to will miss the views of the Kin Kin Valley provided along the unformed - One night only. collect you in Kin Kin! section of Perseverance Road. For an extra challenge start at Cooran. Bike Riders: May complete this circuit in one day subject to fitness Horse Riders: park horse floats at Cooran Riders Grounds or Kin levels. Kin Sports Grounds. Horse Riders: It is recommended you split the circuit in half with a Warning: The ride from Cooran to James McKane Memorial stop over at Kin Kin or Pomona, subject to your horse’s fitness. Lookout is extremely steep, horses must be fit. • Trail 2 – The Scenic Trail (25kms one way) The spectacular views along this trail make it worth the effort. Walks & Rides 9 to 17km Walks & Rides 1 to 5.5km This trail provides a link between trails 3 and 4. • A moderate level of fitness is required. • Part of Trail 4 – Kookaburra Park to Mary River Cod Park • Trail 4 – Kin Kin to Lake Macdonald (25km one way) • Trail 1 – The Kin Kin Countryside Loop (14km circuit) (1km one way) This trail crosses a variety of terrain, passes through a rainforest Stroll/ride through the delightful countryside of the Noosa Easy one-hour return walk. Nearby Noosa Botanic Gardens are and provides soome spectacular views. Along trail 4 there is hinterland. Have a leisurely picnic at either Sheppersons Park or definitely worth a look. Horses are not permitted in the gardens, so a section marked Alt 4. This alternative route is very boggy Gradys Park. This trail is ideal for bird watching. tie up at hitching rails provided at Kookaburra Park and walk to the and has not been modified. This outer is only accessible in dry • Part of Trail 2 & 3 – James McKane Memorial Lookout to Middle gardens. weather and traverses the original road built in 1870 to connect Lookout (16km circuit) • Part of Trail 2 & 4 – Sheppersons Park to Cootharaba Views Lookout Tewantin to Gympie, via Cooran. Park at James McKane Memorial lookout. Walk to Middle Lookout (1.7km one way) • Trail 2 & 3 Noosa Hinterland Circuit (40km circuit) via the rainforests of Woondum National Park and return via the Enjoy a picnic lunch and the spectacular views. Bushwalkers: This circuit can be completed as a leisurely Arabian stud on Ewarts Road, or vice versa. Reasonable level of fitness required as it is all uphill. 3-day walk: • Trail 3 & 4 – Lake Macdonald to Middle Lookout • Part of Trail 3 – Kin Kin Arboretum to Johnstons Lookout Park at James McKane Memorial Lookout, walk downhill to Kin (10km one way) (2km one way) Kin via trail 3 and camp overnight or stay at the hotel. Park at Kookaburra Park, walk 1km to Collwood Road and detour Park at Kin Kin Arboretum, walk across Pomona Kin Kin Road up Next day, walk to Middle Lookout via trail 2, camp overnight, by turning right 200m to Mary River Cod Park and enjoy the views Western Branch Road until you come to signs for trail 3 on your left. then return to James McKane Memorial Lookout via the across Lake Macdonald. Continue along trail 4 through Forest Acres Steep ascent to lookout, reasonable level of fitness required. rainforest in Woondum National Park on trail 3. High level of residential estate, into Ringtail State Forest, up to Twin Hill Views • Trail 5 – Mt Cooroora Lookout (enjoy the views), then follow trail 3 to Middle Lookout. fitness required. There is a very steep walk up Mt Cooroora where the famous ‘King Horse Riders & Mountain Bike Riders: Ride trail 2 or 3 one day, Organise someone to collect you at Camphor Road car park. of the Mountain Race’ is held each year. You can walk from along camp overnight at Kin Kin or Cooran, return via trail 2 or 3. • Part of Trail 3 – Tablelands Circuit (12km circuit) trail 5 or drive to the base of Mt Cooroora and park there. Follow Endurance riders could ride this circuit in one day. Walkers and Cyclists: Park at James McKane Memorial Lookout. National park walking signs. Walk/ride through luscious rainforest, tall open Eucalypt Forest and • Trail 6 – Cudgerie Loop (5km circuit) along quiet country lanes. An easy circuit that weaves through the parkland of Cudgerie rural Feeling fit? It’s an extra 2km to Johnstons Lookout, (4km return). residential estate. Park at Cudgerie Common on Blueberry Drive. Horses riders: Park and ride from Cooran Riders Grounds. • Trail 5 Cooroora Trail (9km one way) This trail provides some wonderful viewing of Mt Cooroora and Mt Cooran, and is largely located through Tuchekoi National Park. Try out one of the delightful cafes at either Pomona or Cooran. Horse Riders take care when crossing the railway lines at both Cooran NO 4WDs, DOGS OR MOTORBIKES ARE PERMITTED ON MANY and Pomona. SECTIONS OF THE TRAIL - FINES APPLY - OBEY ALL SIGNAGE

PLEASE REMEMBER Gates: Finding stray cattle and horses can be difficult for farmers and create dangerous traffic hazards. PLEASE ENSURE ALL GATES ARE SHUT. Keeping the trails open and farmers happy depends on you! Rubbish: Take all rubbish with you, do not drop or bury it. Public telephones: Available in the towns and the Kin Kin Living Valley Springs Health Retreat. Mobile phones should not be relied upon. Trail closures: Check councils website for trail closures. State Forest: Noosa Trail Network traverses parts of State Forest. Users of those sections must comply with any regulatory signage Get fit and enjoy the spectacular Noosa hinterland located along the tracks and be aware that trail bikes are countryside on The Noosa Trail Network. Trails are well permitted on state forest management tracks. signposted, with picnic shelters, watertanks, interpretative signs Signage: Please obey all signs on the trail and scenic lookouts. Of various lengths and across a variety of After heavy rains do not attempt the trail as tracks become slippery. terrain, they can be completed in sections or combination; some Always carry a first aid kit and let someone know your plans and require a high level of fitness. expected return time.

THE LOOKOUTS Five lookouts are located along the trail. James McKane Memorial Lookout, Cootharaba Views Lookout, Twin Hill Views Lookout and Middle Lookout offer spectacular views of the coast and hinterland including views of Mt Cooroora, Mt Cooroy, Mt Coolum, Mt Tinbeerwah, Cooloola National Park, Lake Cootharaba, Lake Cooroibah, Wahpunga Ranges, Kin Kin, Noosa Heads, the Sand Blow and the ocean. Johnstons Lookout provides PUBLIC TRANSPORT Neither the landowner nor Noosa Council accept any legal views of the rolling hills and farms around Kin Kin. responsibility for any injury to trail users. Passenger trains from Brisbane stop at Cooroy. For train times The ground has been minimally modified, so encounters contact Queensland Rail 13 12 30 or visit www.citytrain.com.au with fallen debris, holes, rocks, snakes, mud and grass may be LAKE MACDONALD Local Bus Route 632 provides public transport connections expected and requires due care. There is a lot to do at Lake Macdonald – visit the botanic gardens, between Noosa Heads, Tewantin, Cooroy, Pomona and Cooran. follow the paddle trail, visit the Fearnley Bird Hide or, camp at Other locations serviced by Route 632 are Hastings Street, Noosa Camp Cooroora. For further information about Lake Macdonald Civic, Tewantin TAFE and Noosa Hospital. emeRGeNCies - dial 000 visit council’s website or an information centre for a Lake For bus times contact TransLink on 13 12 30 If you do not have mobile coverage and require Macdonald brochure. or visit www.translink.com.au assistance: DIAL 112 Information and History MORE INFORMATION Heritage information is provided along the trail, look out for the signs as you walk/ For information visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au Please report Trails for walking, horse riding & ride along. There are also heritage walks any problems to Noosa Council by phoning 5329 6500 located in the towns of Pomona, Tewantin mountain biking in the Noosa Hinterland and Cooroy. For further information visit the Heritage Walks page on council’s website or an information centre for a heritage walk brochure. FREE MAP INSIDE Noosa Trails Map Legend Accommodation

Trail 1 Major Road 1 1 Kin Kin Countrylife Hotel p: 5485 4103 Kin Kin Countryside Loop Dirt Road Arterial Road 2 Trail 2 2 B&B Kin Kin Haven p: 5485 4248 Scenic Trail Highway www.kinkinhaven.com 3 Trail 3 A Canoe Trail 1 3 Pomona Hotel p: 5485 1187 Kin Kin to Cooran via Western Branch Rd B Canoe Trail 2 4 Inn the Foothills B&B p: 5485 1028 4 Trail 4 C Canoe Trail 3 www.innthefoothills.com.au Kin Kin to Lake MacDonald Float/Car Parking Public Toilets 5 Trail 5 5 The Plantation p: 5447 6177 Car Parking Yard for Horses Cooroora Trail www.theplantation.com.au Trail 6 Camping Grounds Hitching Rails 6 6 Cudgerie Homestead p: 5442 6681 walking • horse riding • mountain biking Cudgerie Loop Snacks Public Telephone www.cudgerie-noosa.com 7 Trail 7 Drinking Water & Trough Lookout 7 Cooroy Motel p: 5447 6444 Mac ‘N’ Back Picnic Area Showers  Trail 8 www.cooroymotel.com.au 8 BBQ Facilities Post Office Cooroy Wanderer

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