National Park Guide
Noosa National Park is a 4,000-hectare sanctuary located in Queensland, Australia. This national park encompasses diverse ecosystems, including coastal rainforests, eucalypt forests, wallum heathlands, and melaleuca wetlands, alongside dramatic headlands and secluded coves. These varied landscapes provide terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. The park's unique blend of coastal and hinterland environments supports a wide range of outdoor activities.
Noosa National Park offers more than…
111
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4.6
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Average rating
7145
People visited

5.0
(47)
726
hikers
11.0km
03:01
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(28)
698
hikers
5.58km
01:31
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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453
hikers
7.31km
01:59
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.40km
00:24
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(5)
493
riders
45.3km
02:09
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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439
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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375
riders
72.7km
03:28
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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186
riders
38.7km
01:55
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.4
(7)
129
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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113
riders
37.3km
02:14
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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113
riders
45.8km
02:45
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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38
riders
21.1km
01:18
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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88
runners
14.1km
01:43
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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runners
10.3km
01:10
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

48
runners
4.16km
00:29
50m
50m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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34
runners
12.3km
01:28
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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47
riders
19.6km
01:11
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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13
riders
30.1km
02:11
240m
240m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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12
riders
59.6km
03:39
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

12
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
riders
104km
07:11
1,280m
1,280m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
147km
09:32
1,840m
1,840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
34.6km
02:06
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
62.6km
03:57
540m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Noosa National Park offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The park features 86 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 6,000 visitors.
Popular hiking trails include the Dolphin Point, Hell's Gates and Devils Kitchen via Coastal Walk, which is 6.8 miles (11 km) long. The Hell's Gates Walk is another popular option, covering 3.5 miles (5.6 km). These trails offer coastal views and access to natural features.
Yes, Noosa National Park offers easy hiking trails. The Hell's Gates Walk is rated as easy, as is the Noosa National Park circuit. For more options, the Easy hikes in Noosa National Park guide provides additional information.
Key natural features include dramatic cliff edges, secluded coves, and turquoise waters. Notable landmarks are Boiling Pot Lookout, Dolphin Point, Granite Bay, and Hell's Gates. The Noosa Fairy Pools, which are natural tidal rock pools, are also a unique highlight within the park.
Road cycling routes include the Noosa Heads Beach loop from Noosa Heads, which is 28.2 miles (45.4 km) long. Another option is the Noosa Heads Beach loop from Reef Street Bushland Reserve, covering 47.1 miles (75.8 km). More routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes in Noosa National Park guide.
While the main Noosa National Park focuses on hiking and coastal activities, nearby Tewantin National Park offers dedicated mountain biking trails. The Doonella Bushland Reserve loop from Tewantin is a popular mountain biking route, spanning 13.5 miles (21.8 km). The MTB Trails in Noosa National Park guide provides further details.
Noosa National Park is a wildlife sanctuary. Visitors may spot koalas in eucalyptus trees, various bird species including cockatoos and peregrine falcons, and echidnas. Coastal areas offer opportunities to see migrating whales between June and October, year-round dolphin pods, and sea turtles.
Official information for Noosa National Park is available on the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website. For inquiries, the Noosa National Park Information Centre can be contacted by phone. The phone number is +61 7 5447 3522.
Routes in Noosa National Park have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 6,000 visitors who have explored the park's 86 routes. The high average rating indicates a positive experience for most users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Noosa National Park. These include Hiking in Noosa National Park, Road Cycling Routes in Noosa National Park, and Running Trails in Noosa National Park. There are also guides for mountain biking, cycling, and attractions.
Popular jogging routes include the Granite Bay – Fairy Pools loop from Noosa Heads, which is 4.3 miles (6.9 km) long. Another option is the Granite Bay – Hell's Gates loop from Noosa Heads, covering 5.9 miles (9.5 km). These routes offer scenic coastal views for runners.
Noosa National Park features diverse ecosystems. These include coastal rainforests, eucalypt forests, wallum heathlands, and melaleuca wetlands. The park's varied landscapes contribute to its rich biodiversity and offer different environments for exploration.

