Sunshine Coast and hinterland national parks

N o o s a P d e E e n i e C r e e k R d D a v i d L o w W a y E u m u n d i N o o s a R d Y a n d i n a C o o l u m R o a d Noosaville Tewantin Noosa Headland Emu Mountain Peregian Beach Sunshine Motorway Noosa Heads Pacific Ocean Lake Weyba E m u M o u n t a i n R o a d Sunshine Beach Weyba Creek CP Peregian 2 4km Scale 0 Coolum Beach East Weyba Noosa locality map Noosa National Park Kate McGuiness © Qld Govt View from Hells Gates to Alexandria Bay, Noosa National Park Fringed lily © Ross Naumann, QPWS Volunteer Wind your way along the stunning rocky coastline, watching surfers catch early morning breaks, dolphins gliding through sparkling waves, and koalas snoozing in the eucalypts above. Covering 2,883ha, the park has a diversity of landscapes for you to explore. The hardest part is choosing where to start! With its beautiful and iconic mixture of beach and forest, Noosa National Park is one for the bucket list—a natural gem you simply must visit. Must dos • Take a morning walk along the Coastal track 3 savouring the breathtaking views. • Walk through a kaleidoscope of colour in late winter and spring, when coastal heathland bursts into flower. • Visit nearby Weyba Creek Conservation Park for a walk along the boardwalk to explore mangroves and discover wildlife. Getting there Noosa is 160km north of Brisbane via the Bruce Highway M1 and the Sunshine Motorway Route 70. There are 4 main sections—Noosa Headland, Peregian, Emu Mountain and East Weyba. Things to do Wildlife spotting Flowering heath areas in the park are a great place to watch birdlife. Look for lace monitors, honeyeaters and koalas in trees near the walking tracks and picnic area, or walk to Hells Gate or Dolphin Point at Noosa Headland to spot a turtle or see dolphins cruising the waves. Nearby, Weyba Creek Conservation Park is great at low tide for crabs and other tidal area wildlife. Picnicking Have a family picnic overlooking beautiful Laguna Bay with its sweeping views from Noosa to Cooloola. Picnic tables, electric barbecues, drinking water and public toilets are provided in Noosa Headland at the end of Park Road. Bushwalk in Noosa NP (above); walking in East Weyba (above right); tawny frogmouths (right); koala (far right) © Tourism and Events Qld (above); © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer (above right and far right); Trevor Hatfield © Qld Govt (right) 8