Paddling times, trail sections and facilities
Approximate paddling times for the various trail sections and available facilities along the trail
The Maroochy River Trail has a number of trail sections. The information below provides approximate paddling times for the various trail sections and available facilities along the trail.
Take caution when launching your vessel as heavy rains can cause major flooding upstream of the north and south Maroochy River junction. Near the river mouth tides can be strong and water depth can change suddenly.
Most paddlers can cover approximately 4 km per hour in ideal weather and tidal conditions
| Trail section start | Trail section end | Distance and time | Time |
| George Best Park Access point Facilities: picnic table | Coulson Wharf Park No facilities, difficult water access | 3.5 km | 50 minutes |
| Coulson Wharf Park No facilities, difficult water access | Lake Dunethin Access point Facilities: picnic tables, wheelchair access, toilets | 5.5 km | 80 minutes |
| Lake Dunethin Access point Facilities: picnic tables, wheelchair access, toilets | Lift Bridge | 2 km | 30 minutes |
| Lift Bridge | Coolum Creek Confluence | 5.5 km | 80 minutes |
| Coolum Creek Confluence | Coolum Creek Landing Access point | 1 km | 15 minutes |
| Coolum Creek Landing Access point | Old Cane Train Bridge | 1.5 km | 25 minutes |
| Coolum Creek Confluence | Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Facilities: picnic tables | 5 km | 75 minutes |
| Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Facilities: picnic tables | Muller Park Ramp Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets | 2 km | 30 minutes |
| Muller Park Ramp Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets | Fishermans Road Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets | 3 km | 45 minutes |
| Fishermans Road Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets | Nojoor Road Access point | 3.5 km | 50 minutes |
| Fishermans Road Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets | Cotton Tree Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets | 5 km | 75 minutes |