Noosa Heads Coastal Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	From the Noosa National Parks (-26.3812761,153.0991128)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Sunshine Motorway, 70 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

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. Join the track(Coastal Track) adjacent to the said signposts, following the fenceline to your left as you keep the ocean to your left as well. Follow the track as you pass by a picnic table to your left and a “Stop - No Riding” sign(to your right) shortly after to continue along Noosa Heads Coastal Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Noosa National Parks Start (a walking track). There is a toilet (about 85 m back from the start). There is a cafe (about 50 m back from the start). Find the water tap at the start. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Coastal Track & Noosa Hill Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 130 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 130 m come to the "Boiling Pot" (on your left). After another 200 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 80 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	After another 40 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional little side trip takes you down to Tea Tree Bay. Involves steps. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 25 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 55 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 65 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 55 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
	After another 80 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. Then pass the water tap (on your left). Then pass the toilet (25 m on your right).
	After another 160 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 105 m come to the "Dolphin Point" (15 m on your left). After another 105 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	After another 60 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 300 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	After another 125 m (at the intersection of Link Track & Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 260 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional little side trip takes you down to Picnic Cove. Involves steps. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 100 m (from the Coastal Track) veer left, to head along Coastal Track. After another 550 m pass the sign (10 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the "Spot the locals" (9 m on your left). Then pass the "Hell's Gates" (30 m on your left). Then come to the "Hell's Gates" (45 m on your left).
	After another 10 m (from the Coastal Track) turn right, to head along Coastal Track. After another 35 m (from the Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track.
	After another 390 m (from the Coastal Track) turn left, to head along Coastal Track. After another 75 m head up the surface\|compacted steps (about 50 m long) After another 830 m (at the intersection of Alexandra Bay Track & Coastal Track) continue straight, to head along Coastal Track. After another 350 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 210 m (from the Coastal Track) turn left. After another 100 m come to "Devils Kitchen".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.7 km to get back to the start.

This optional little side trip takes you down to Picnic Cove. Involves steps.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Coastal Track Start (a steps). Then head down the steps
	After another 25 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 m to the main route.

This optional little side trip takes you down to Tea Tree Bay. Involves steps.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Coastal Track Start (a steps). Then head up the steps
	After another 20 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Noosa Heads Coastal Track

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	9.4 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
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 (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.2 km apart with the largest gap of 8.5 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-86 m	[toilet]
Toilet	920 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Noosa Heads Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the south in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  16°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h tending southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  18°C → 24°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  17°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  18°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  17°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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