Paddling times, trail sections and facilities

Approximate paddling times for the various trail sections and available facilities along the trail

Paddling times, trail sections and facilities

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 startTrail section endDistance and timeTime
George Best Park Access point Facilities:  picnic tableCoulson Wharf Park3.5 km50 minutes
Coulson Wharf ParkLake Dunethin Access point Facilities: picnic tables, wheelchair access, toilets5.5 km80 minutes
Lake DunethinAccess pointFacilities: picnic tables, wheelchair access, toiletsLift Bridge2 km30 minutes
Lift BridgeCoolum Creek Confluence5.5 km80 minutes
Coolum Creek ConfluenceCoolum Creek Landing Access point1 km15 minutes
Coolum Creek Landing Access pointOld Cane Train Bridge1.5 km25 minutes
Coolum Creek ConfluenceMaroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Facilities: picnic tables5 km75 minutes
Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Facilities: picnic tablesMuller Park Ramp Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets2 km30 minutes
Muller Park Ramp Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toiletsFishermans Road Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets3 km45 minutes
Fishermans Road Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toiletsNojoor Road Access point3.5 km50 minutes
Fishermans Road Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toiletsCotton Tree Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets5 km75 minutes