Noosa National Park features the spectacular coastal scenery of Noosa Headland, and nearby areas around Lake Weyba, Peregian and Coolum. Surrounded by development, this park is a wildlife sanctuary, protecting beautiful stands of eucalypt forest, woodland, melaleuca wetland, colourful wallum heathland and pockets of dense vine-strewn rainforest.
Location
160km north of Brisbane, on the Sunshine Coast.
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Information centre
- Lookout
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- No camping
- Walking
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![On the Alexandria Bay Walk, banksias and grasstrees frame the view of woodlands and heathlands to Alexandria Bay.]()
On the Alexandria Bay Walk, banksias and grasstrees frame the view of woodlands and heathlands to Alexandria Bay.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![The Coastal walk has stunning views of Alexandria Bay from Hell's Gates.]()
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Travel back in geological time along the Emu Mountain Summit Walk. The mountain is an unusual rocky knoll of volcanic origin.]()
Travel back in geological time along the Emu Mountain Summit Walk. The mountain is an unusual rocky knoll of volcanic origin.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Hakea shrubs fringe the Hakea Walk.]()
Hakea shrubs fringe the Hakea Walk.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Koalas are often seen in trees along the Noosa Hill Walk.]()
Koalas are often seen in trees along the Noosa Hill Walk.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![The Ocean Beach Walk is a short walk to the beach across a boardwalk through paperbark swamp and sedgelands.]()
The Ocean Beach Walk is a short walk to the beach across a boardwalk through paperbark swamp and sedgelands.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy a short walk through rainforest under a canopy of hoop pines and piccabeen palms on the Palm Grove Walk.]()
Enjoy a short walk through rainforest under a canopy of hoop pines and piccabeen palms on the Palm Grove Walk.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Meander through rainforest and eucalypt woodlands to northern Alexandria Bay on the Tanglewood Walk.]()
Meander through rainforest and eucalypt woodlands to northern Alexandria Bay on the Tanglewood Walk.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Soak up a splendid sunset from Laguna Lookout in Noosa National Park.]()
Soak up a splendid sunset from Laguna Lookout in Noosa National Park.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Have a picnic at the day-use area and admire the calmer waters of Laguna Bay.]()
Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government
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![Meander through sandhills of coastal banksia on the Alexandria Bay Walk.]()
Meander through sandhills of coastal banksia on the Alexandria Bay Walk.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Koalas are sometimes seen in trees along the walking tracks in Noosa National Park.]()
Koalas are sometimes seen in trees along the walking tracks in Noosa National Park.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Get a bird's-eye view of Noosa and the river from Laguna Lookout.]()
Get a bird's-eye view of Noosa and the river from Laguna lookout.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Lay out a towel and take in the view at Noosa National Park.]()
Lay out a towel and take in the view at Noosa National Park.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![The stunning blue and green water off the coast of Noosa National Park must be seen to be believed!]()
The stunning blue and green water off the coast of Noosa National Park must be seen to be believed!
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Look for colourful birds, like rainbow lorikeets, along the walking tracks.]()
Look for colourful birds, like rainbow lorikeets, along the walking tracks.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy a picnic with a view at Laguna Bay day-use area.]()
Enjoy a picnic with a view at Laguna Bay day-use area.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Scenic Granite Bay in the Headland section of Noosa National Park.]()
Scenic Granite Bay in the Headland section of Noosa National Park.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![In spring, look for wildflowers like this fringed lily along the walking tracks.]()
In spring, look for wildflowers like this fringed lily along the walking tracks.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Sunset view from Laguna Bay in Noosa National Park.]()
Sunset view from Laguna Bay in Noosa National Park.
Photo credit: © James Haak
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![Montane heathland along the Emu Mountain Summit Walk.]()
Montane heathland along the Emu Mountain Summit Walk.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Noosa National Park is an important refuge for native wildlife, like this wallum froglet.]()
Noosa National Park is an important refuge for native wildlife, like this wallum froglet.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Take a family walk along the Coastal Walk and enjoy scenic views.]()
Take a family walk along the Coastal Walk and enjoy scenic views.
Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Keep an eye out for life in the trees and you might spot a ringtail possum.]()
Keep an eye out for life in the trees and you might spot a ringtail possum.
Photo credit: © Meri Pilloni
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![Visitors can explore the internal vehicle tracks in Noosa National Park, but the formal walking tracks are the best way to explore the park.]()
Visitors can explore the internal vehicle tracks in Noosa National Park, but the formal walking tracks are the best way to explore the park.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![The views are stunning in the Headland section of Noosa National Park.]()
The views are stunning in the Headland section of Noosa National Park.
Photo credit: © Lise Pedersen
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![In summer, look for Christmas bells flowering along the inland walking tracks.]()
In summer, look for Christmas bells flowering along the inland walking tracks.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Surfers and jet skiers enjoy the water off Noosa National Park.]()
Surfers and jet skiers enjoy the water off Noosa National Park.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Noosa National Park is an important refuge for native wildlife, like this yellow-tailed black-cockatoo.]()
Noosa National Park is an important refuge for native wildlife, like this yellow-tailed black-cockatoo.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Enjoy spectacular views along the Coastal Walk.]()
Enjoy spectacular views along the Coastal Walk.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Surfers love Noosa National Park!]()
Surfers love Noosa National Park!
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Noosa National Park is stunning, even on a cloudy day!]()
Noosa National Park is stunning, even on a cloudy day!
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
- Park improvements in progress 26 February 2024 to 14 February 2025