• Marvel at the curves, twists and turns of the trees along the Noosa Hill Walk. Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
• Koalas are often seen in trees along the Noosa Hill Walk. Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
• Catch a glimpse of echidnas on the Noosa Hill Walk. Photo credit: © Meri Pilloni
• Look for bloodwoods exuding their bright red gum! Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• The Noosa Hill Walk begins past the information display. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• The Noosa Hill Walk is a steady climb. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• A sandy track under the trees, the Noosa Hill Walk provides a cooler alternative to the beach heat. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• The Noosa Hill Walk goes through open eucalypt woodlands and shrublands to the top of Noosa Hill. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• The Noosa Hill Walk is well signed. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• Look closely and you might spot a longicorn beetle. Photo credit: © Meri Pilloni
• The Noosa Hill Walk is a shady walk perfect for a hot day. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• Catch glimpses of the ocean from the top of Noosa Hill. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
• This well-camouflaged carpet python is at home in the undergrowth alongside Noosa Hill Walk. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government

Starting at Noosa Headland day-use area, this peaceful walk climbs alongside the northern face of Noosa Hill.

Pass through scenic open forests of enchanting blue gums, ruby-sapped bloodwoods and Moreton Bay ash trees, to black and hickory wattles near the top. Take a 150m detour along the main track to climb to the summit and spy glimpses of the spectacular coastline through the treeline.

Return the same path to the day-use area or return via a link track and the Tanglewood Walk for a 3.7km circuit.

Look for echidnas and carpet pythons hiding in the leaf litter.

Getting there and getting around

The Noosa Hill Walk is in the Headland section of Noosa National Park on the Sunshine Coast, 160km north of Brisbane.

Access is via sealed roads suitable for conventional 2WDs. Parking is limited so visitors are encouraged to walk, ride or catch the bus (see TransLink) during peak periods.

Access the Noosa Headland day-use area and Noosa Hill Walk at the end of Park Road in Noosa Heads:

• Drive to the day-use area car park.
• Walk 1km along the scenic seaside boardwalk from Hastings Street (or 1.1km from bus stop). There are steps making this walk unsuitable for wheelchairs.
• Cycle with caution along Park Road. Bike racks are provided in the day-use area (bring own padlock).

Wheelchair access

There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities on this walk.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Noosa Hill Walk is open 24 hours a day.

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Noosa safely and Walk with care.