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

Nice simple steps up, great views at the top too!
jonnypolish on 24 Dec, 2016

Great walk for beginners, excellent views.
dalehikes on 16 Oct, 2016

Short, steep & sweet. Beautiful ocean views. If you're travelling from a far for the hike, you'll have plenty of time to check out other nearby attractions or do a beach trip as well.
caus_91 on 17 Sep, 2016

Wow my first climb with lots of steps. I made it to the top but needed time to catch my breath. Not a bad day after all.
HelenR on 17 Sep, 2016

Great family walk, with great views the whole way up! Love it!
CamronDixon on 11 Sep, 2016

Did the east route, pretty much as everyone described. Not super steep (Mt Beerburrum is more of a work out) but be wary of wet rocks on your descent as it is very slippy. If you're reasonably fit 15 minutes would be easy.
Vat on 17 Aug, 2016

Walked this many times. Will never get sick of it. 😊
EmAndy on 3 Aug, 2016

Nice views.
SabrinaBlaas on 24 Jul, 2016

quick easy walk up and down
Jin Kim on 17 Jul, 2016

Amazing Views!
Courtney Eaton on 12 Jul, 2016

Walked with the Sunday hoards
diddydiddydondon on 3 Jul, 2016

Nice short, but steep climb.
Liz on 17 May, 2016

Got to the last stretch, THE LAST DAMNED STRETCH, before the fear of heights set in on the exposed bit between forest and summit. Spectacular views over the Pacific and the Sunshine Coast itself. I imagine the inland views are awesome as well.
SkipK on 10 Apr, 2016

Great walk, bit of huffing and puffing on my account, need to do more cardio I think lol, we took a picnic to have afterwards. Great day, bit cloudy, sprinkled a little bit on the way up, not too much to cause it to be slippery.
Ashleigh on 9 Apr, 2016

Great views from the summit. Quite easy walk, done with 2 yo and 4 yo kids. It was quite crowded at the morning during school holidays. If someone intends to run it, better start very early before "peak hours".
Marcin Piotrowski on Apr, 2016

Good fun walk; plenty of man-made steps at lower levels. Great views from top.
Pink Panther on 23 Mar, 2016

My wife and I do this walk often, (weekly) as part of our keep fit campaign. There are some steep bits where you need to pay attention to your footing, the track is well marked with amazing views over part of the township, sea and down towards Maroochydore etc.
Brett on 3 Mar, 2016