Starting from the car park off Mitti Street, Noosa Heads, this circuit walk takes you to the summit of Noosa Hill via the Tanglewood Track, then loops back to the starting point via the Noosa Hill Track. Explore the picturesque blue gum, bloodwood and she-oak forests of Noosa National Park as the refreshing coastal air fills into your lungs. Try to spot some cute fluffy koalas hugging the eucalyptus trees, along with echidnas wandering around. You have a chance to see a White-bellied sea eagle as well. After the walk, take a swim at the nearby beaches to cool off. Remember to protect yourself from the sun and always watch signs of strong currents. Also, look out for carpet pythons along the track. 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.
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.
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
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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. Turn right as you come to the said signposts, and pass by the cafe(to your left as you start moving away from the ocean. After heading into another section of the car park, turn left and follow the “Tanglewood Track” signage as you head deeper into the forest. Stay on the same track as it meanders towards the hill to continue along Noosa Hill Circuit(counterclockwise). This is the encouraged direction of travel as it features a steadier, less steep incline.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along Noosa National Parks.
After 40 m pass the cafe (9 m on your left).
After another 20 m veer left.
After another 10 m continue straight.
After another 20 m pass the toilet (6 m on your right).
After another 15 m (at the intersection of Palm Grove Walk & Tanglewood Track) continue straight, to head along Tanglewood Track.
After another 105 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
After another 960 m continue straight, to head along Tanglewood Track.
After another 190 m (at the intersection of Tanglewood Track & Noosa Hill Track) turn left.
After another 85 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 720 m (at the intersection of Noosa Hill Track & Noosa Hill Summit Track) turn sharp left, to head along Noosa Hill Summit Track.
After another 215 m come to the "Noosa Hill".
After another 60 m (at the intersection of Noosa Hill Track & Noosa Hill Summit Track) turn left, to head along Noosa Hill Track.
After another 1 km veer right, to head along Noosa Hill Track.
After another 30 m (at the intersection of Coastal Track & Noosa Hill Track) turn left.
After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Noosa National Parks.
After another 10 m pass the water tap (on your right).
After another 15 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Noosa Hill Circuit
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
3.5 km
Time
1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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 (1/6)