Things to do

The Palm Grove walk is accessed via the Wooroi day-use area.

Photo credit: Queensland Government

The fire tower on Mount Tinbeerwah provides spectacular views.

Photo credit: Queensland Government

Explore Tewantin’s forests along mountain-bike trails, management tracks and two short walking tracks. There are good opportunities for birdwatching and the park is a well-known koala habitat.

Camping and accommodation

Camping

Camping is not permitted in Tewantin National Park.

Nearby parks and forests including Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park, Conondale National Park, Imbil State Forest, Jimna State Forest and Bribie Island National Park and Recreation Area offer diverse opportunities for coastal and forest camping.

Walking

• Tewantin National Park walking tracks map (PDF, 384.5KB) —see map on page 1.

Use the walking track grades to choose walks that suit your group’s fitness and experience.

Palm Grove walk

Grade 3

Distance: 1km return

Time: Allow about 30min walking time

Details: Enjoy a walk through the cabbage tree and piccabeen palm forests along Wooroi Creek.

View over the rock climbing area at Mount Tinbeerwah

Photo credit: Queensland Government

Wooroi day-use area, Tewantin National Park.

Photo credit: Queensland Government

Rider on Milk Maid trail.

Photo credit: Riley Taylor

Mount Tinbeerwah lookout track

Grade 4

Distance: 1km return

Time: Allow about 45min walking time

Details: Wheelchair and pram access is possible to the first lookout point (130m) with views to the coast. Beyond the first lookout the track climbs to the fire tower lookout perched 265m above sea level.
Bring your binoculars and camera to take advantage of the spectacular panoramic 360 degree views. On a good day the volcanic plugs of the Glass House Mountains can be seen in the distance to the south.

Picnic and day-use areas

The Wooroi and Mount Tinbeerwah day-use areas can be accessed from the Noosa-Cooroy Road.

Wooroi day-use area, close to Tewantin, is the perfect place to relax in the bush and enjoy a picnic among coastal she-oak and bloodwood trees. Picnic tables and tap water are provided here.

Further towards Cooroy, turn into Tinbeerwah Road and follow the road to the Mount Tinbeerwah day-use area. A picnic table and toilets are provided here as a spot where you can relax before or after you venture to the top of Mount Tinbeerwah for the stunning views. Make sure you bring adequate drinking water when visiting Mount Tinbeerwah as there is no drinking water provided at the site.

Please do not feed wildlife in the day-use areas. Butcherbirds and noisy miner birds are particularly prone to seeking human food which is harmful to their health. It can cause overpopulation, illness and aggressive behaviour.

Mountain bike riding

• Tewantin National Park mountain-bike trails map (PDF, 384.5KB) —see map on page 2.
• Wooroi day-use area mountain-bike trails sign map (PDF, 2.1MB)

From the Wooroi day-use area, mountain-bike riders can choose from 11 trails that vary in length and difficulty. Trails pass through tall forests, rainforest gullies and semi-heath areas and are managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) with the assistance of the Noosa Trailblazers Mountain Bike Club.

Choose trails that suit your riding ability using the trail classification system provided. There are easy, intermediate and difficult trails.

Some trails are to be ridden in one direction for safety—check the direction of each trail on the map before commencing your ride.

Watch out for other users and wildlife.

Make sure your bike is suitable—trails are designed for mountain bikes, not road bikes.

Bike riders beware—blackbutt, flooded gums and other trees often drop small branches which can get caught in bike spokes and chains. Riders should exercise caution.

Do not ride in areas closed to riding.

Mountain-bike trails

Ride responsibly

• Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear.
• Ride according to trail conditions.
• Slow down and warn other riders when approaching. Follow the give-way code.
• Avoid skidding and sliding around turns and downhill to prevent collisions and minimise trail damage.
• Keep trails in good condition by not riding during or immediately after wet weather.

Horseriding

• Tewantin National Park map (PDF, 384.5KB)

Horse trails are dedicated along several management tracks and internal roads throughout the park. Be aware that walkers and mountain-bike riders also use these trails.

Do not ride in areas closed to riding. Horses are not permitted on designated walking tracks and mountain-bike trails.

Ride safely

• Always wear a helmet.
• Plan ahead; ride within your ability and according to trail conditions.
• Slow down or stop when approaching other trail users.
• Avoid riding in large groups—keep groups to fewer than 12.
• Carry a first aid kit and mobile phone. Be aware that mobile phone reception can be unreliable in this area.
• Check weather reports and check if any closures are current before heading out on your ride. See park alerts.

Help protect the park environment by adopting a minimal impact approach to riding.

• Stay on marked trails—riding over vegetation, taking shortcuts and forming new trails damages plants and wildlife habitat.
• Keep tracks in good condition and limit erosion by not riding during or immediately after wet weather conditions.
• Please help to limit the spread of weeds by:
  • Ensuring your clothes, shoes, bike, horses’ coats, hooves, equipment and floats are clean and free of seeds before park visits.
  • Providing weed-free, good quality, processed feed to horses at least 48 hours before entering a forest reserve or protected area.
  • Avoid riding through patches of weeds especially if they are seeding.
• Only cross natural watercourses at designated crossing points on the trail.
• Minimise damage to vegetation. Do not allow horses to graze on any vegetation while in the area.
• Tether horses at hitching posts or resting areas only for short periods to minimise soil erosion and compaction.
• Follow the code of conduct for horseriding through parks and forests—a set of guidelines for horse riders to follow to minimise their impact on park environments, and ensure they are meeting the legislative requirements of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and the Forestry Act 1959.

Read about the SEQ horse riding trail networks in this region

Roped sports—abseiling and rockclimbing

Rock climbing and abseiling opportunities are only suitable for experienced and well-equipped people—and those under their direct supervision.

Preparation for these activities must only be conducted behind the safety fence at the vertical cliff face, adjacent to the Mount Tinbeerwah lookout track. People who are not abseiling or rock climbing need to stay behind the safety fence and well back from the cliff edges.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service supports sustainable climbing as an activity in a number of Queensland’s protected areas.

Department approved anchor points are provided—identifiable by coloured circles at the anchor base.

Installing, replacing or modifying bolts, anchor points or other fixed protection is prohibited in parks and forests without written authority from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

For abseiling and rock climbing safety:

• Use ropes and protective equipment designed for climbing and abseiling.
• The use of existing bolts, anchor points or other fixed protection is at your own risk.
• Your anchor load must not exceed the weight of one person and their equipment.
• Assess the site for hazards and suitability for your experience and skill level, and those in your group.
• Never attempt to climb or abseil unless you are confident you can complete the activity.
• Check weather conditions.
• Never attempt climbs in wet weather as smooth surfaces can be slippery and dangerous. The likelihood of rockfalls and landslides are heightened by rainfall and intense fire activity. Flexible-soled shoes with good grip should be worn.
• Never climb alone—find a climbing or abseiling partner.
• Take care to avoid dislodging rocks as they might hit climbers below you—even small rocks can cause serious injury.
• Plan to abseil or rock climb in daylight hours only.
• Carry emergency communication equipment and a first-aid kit.
• Let a reliable person know your plans, and what to do if you do not return as expected. Remember to let them know if your plans change.
• Minimise vegetation disturbance to protect the area from erosion and the introduction of pest plant species.

Climbing in protected areas:

• Make sure you adopt leave-no-trace principles and minimise your impact.
• Do not install, replace, or modify bolts, anchor points or other fixed protection, without written authority from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
• Only use anchor points provided, including back-up anchor points.
• As much as possible, do not interfere with the natural resources, such as lichens and plants—remember the cliff is an ecosystem too.
• Be aware of nature’s calendar and don’t disturb birds nesting on crags.
• Stay on formed tracks to minimise vegetation disturbance and prevent erosion.
• Carry out all litter and waste.

For more information on roped sports in this region visit Australian Climbing Association (QLD).