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

Add to
My Wishlist

Tick Walk

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

Great short work out.
Lihz on 31 Jan, 2019

A comfortable walk with medium fitness, a great clear track to walk on with well laid out steps for easy navigation.
Beautiful views both on the way up and at the top!
Take the camera!
Juanita on 27 Jan, 2019

Good Easy walk. Sign says two hour return trek but even with moderate fitness we were up in 21 minutes had a look around and took in the spectacular views and then back down in under an hour.
Steve on 27 Jan, 2019

Nice short walk; amazing views up and down the coast and across to the west
Jason on 26 Jan, 2019

A easy one to warm up on. Biggest challenge are the crowds. Active wear central.
Nomadcam on 20 Jan, 2019

Tremendous walk.
Kim on 2019

Have done this a few times now. Last time a few months back with some like-minded hiking friends. Walked up the back way and in hindsight was the better choice. Encountered many (non-hiking) visitors on our way down.
Stephen M on 2019

I've done Mount Coolum many times. Always very busy. Lots of rocky stairs but great view at the top :) Doesn't take long to get up there but it is a hard climb.
ChasingWaterfalls on 2019

Super easy walk, about 25 minutes return if you set a good pace. Nice view from the top. Definitely worth the climb.
Elese M on 2019

This is not a bad little walk. Not so great on the knees going down. Went on a weekday, so I didn’t spot to many people which was nice. Have heard it’s highly populated on the weekend.
Alana on 3 Dec, 2018

Fantastic walk/hike ... done it a few times. Is quite steep however children still manage to get up and enjoy it.
Great location and view from the top, there is a beach opposite the mountain where you can go and rinse off after the walk.
Daniel & Stacey on 15 Oct, 2018

Easy Hike..steps most of the way to the top..and will be very slippery when wet..many mini trails to explore the top of the mountain and heaps of fantastic photo opportunities..watch out for the Falcons they are beautiful..keep in mind only open to the public on weekends till November due to work being done.Lovely hike to take kids on to get them into it
Ashwin on 6 Oct, 2018

Wonderful but wear a hat
Mattshan on 23 Sep, 2018

Great views
drewmac on 9 Sep, 2018

The view and landscape of this mountain was so beautiful! It was better than I was expecting. Very busy though- I suggest visiting during the week if possible to avoid big crowds.
AmyKT on 12 Aug, 2018

Awesome views. Very busy
Hillbilly Aussie on 12 Aug, 2018

Beautiful views feels longer than it is only because of how quickly the trail elevates Easy walk stairs the whole way.
Georgia Keogh on 4 Aug, 2018

Beautiful
Grace Lee on 2 Aug, 2018

There are a lot of people on the track, so a traffic up and down was quite busy. The walk is not too easy for small kids, but it is still possible to do it (I was on Mt Coolum with 3 & 6 yo kids)
Alex on Aug, 2018