Mount Coolum

GPS Tracks

Enjoy a steep trek to the summit of one of the Sunshine Coast’s ancient volcanic domes. Created about 26 million years ago, Mount Coolum is a laccolith, formed when a dome-shaped bulge of magma cooled below the Earth’s surface.
Spectacular coastal views, rare and threatened plants, wildflowers, bird life and geology feature here.

Lookouts

Scrambling or Climbing

No Dogs Permitted

No Camping Permitted

Rainforest

Eucalypt Forest

197m

Maximum Elevation

181m

Total Climb

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Getting there:

Turn off the David Low Way 6 km south of Coolum Beach township or 3 km north of Marcoola township into Tanah Street (West). The car park entrance is near the junction of Tanah Street (West) and Jarnahill Drive.

Maps:

Mount Coolum

Route/Trail notes:

Follow the signs and stick to the track. Due to erosion from so many walkers, about 3/4 of this track has now been paved and stepped.

Permits/Costs:

None.

Other References/Comments:

None.

GPS Tracks

Comments

Easy walk with fantastic views at the top of the ocean on one side and mountains on the other. Highly recommended.
Linda on 9 Oct, 2011

20 mins up. Beautiful views. Can't wait to do this walk again
jen on 25 Sep, 2011

This walk is been repaired and you need to go before 7.00am otherwise it is closed till the late afternoon. Saw whales from the top.
Laurence Hallam on 18 Sep, 2011

A great quick walk to get the blood pumping... spectacular view even if it highlights the gradual infection of development over the coast...
Susan cramb on 16 Jul, 2011

Excellent views from the top - really quick and fun llittle walk
asterope on Jun, 2011

Took my son up the mountain. Excellent Views.
Laurence Hallam on 14 Dec, 2010

I have never seen so many good looking fit people jogging up a mountain before. If you like a bushwalk with traffic this is for you !
exo karpos on 28 Nov, 2010

CLIMBED MT COOLUM TODAY, AWSOM VEIWS AT THE TOP. SOME STEEP ROCKY SECTIONS WHICH COULD BE TRICKY FOR SOME.I GOT TO THE TOP IN TWENTY MINUITS, GOOD VEIWS OVER THE OCEAN AND UP AND DOWN THE COASTLINE. ALSO GOOD VEIWS TO THE EAST OVER LOOKING THE HINTERLAND.ALL UP I SPENT ABOUT AN HOUR FOR THE RETURN TRIP.
PETER STOREY on 29 Sep, 2010

My family and I did this walk. great views!! not only of the coast.
Laurence Hallam on 27 Sep, 2010

An excellent afternoon walk, bit wet and slippery. Great Sunset when the clouds parted.
Laurence Hallam on 20 Sep, 2010

Short but reasonably tough walk. Hot on the day I did it and fairly exposed, not much shade. Excellent views from the top.
Steven Pynor on 14 Jun, 2008

This is a rewarding walk with great views over the Sunshine Coast
Ian and Sue on 24 Nov, 2007

Lots of steps. Great view. About 20 minutes each way.
NaturerLover on 20 Jul, 2007

Used to do this walk at least once a month. Have not done the walk since the path was upgraded.
Shell on 1997

Great once you are at the summit - took small children with us.
liteseer on April

A great out to sea but also a view out to the west with some more mountains to conquer. I believe some of the mountains that can be seen out to the west are Cooroy, Cooroora, Ninderry and Tinbeerwah. Of course, this mountain is teaming with people so don't expect a pleasant wander on your own.
Paul on Sometime...

Popular track with lovely views
MandaPanda on Sometime...

Very short but enjoyable climb could easily be done in under 30 minutes.
Ryan on Sometime...

Great walk up with amazing views at the top. Theres a tiny rock scramble towards the top but is easy. Take plenty of water, a hat and mosquito repellant.
Samantha Lee on Sometime...