Walking

You don’t need to leave your car at home every day, just replacing one car trip a week can make a difference. Try these tips to make walking part of your weekly routine: 

• Walk to school or work - If it's close enough, try walking instead of driving one day a week. 
• Family walks – Enjoy the journey and quality time with the family by walking to the park, or your favourite café or restaurant on the weekends to avoid parking hassles. 
• Walk and talk - Walking is a great way to catch up with friends by walking to a common spot for coffee or a catch-up. Park further away from work and organise a walk and talk with colleagues for your first or last meeting of the day

Looking for fun and exciting places to walk? Adventure Sunshine Coast has more than 120 walks which you can filter by location, distance and time. No matter what your fitness level, there is a walk for you. 

For a unique coastal experience check out the Coastal Pathway Guide with tips for a leisurely stroll or a full day adventure. 

Whether you are looking for inspiration for your next family walk, next Insta worthy pic, or walks that are suitable for wheelchairs, Experience Sunshine Coast has lots of amazing suggestions for pathways, tracks, and trails to get you started! 

To find pathways and suggested walks closer to home, check out our Active Travel Maps to get started. 

Check out the Healthy Sunshine Coast page to discover local walking groups near you! Whether you're after a scenic stroll or a social catch-up, there's a group for everyone.  

Plan your trip. Check out our Active Travel Maps to find a shared path near your home, school or workplace. 

Share the path: 

• Keep left. Walk on the left side so others can pass on the right, don’t spread across the path. 
• Be aware. Look out for bikes, scooters, and runners. 
• Listen carefully. Keep the sound on your headphones low or out of one ear so you can hear what’s happening around you. 
• Be polite. Say "hello" or "excuse me" when passing someone. 
• Pause off the path. Whether you are pausing to take in the sites, grabbing a drink of water or talking to a friend, step off the path to allow others to safely continue their journey. 
• Keep dogs on a leash and on your left along busy pathways to avoid getting tangled with other pathway users. 

Stay safe when crossing the road: 

• Put down your phone and look both ways before crossing the road. 
• Be visible. Wear bright clothes during the day and reflective gear if walking at night.  Consider using a torch or smaller flashing lights that can be attached to clothing.  
• Stay comfortable. Wear comfy shoes and carry water if it's hot outside. 

Learn more about how we're making Sunshine Coast's pathways better and safer for everyone. 

• Sunshine Coast Council Active Transport Plan 
• Path and road safety programs | Sunshine Coast Council  
• Infrastructure projects 
• QLD State Government walking network plans. These plans outline the main and secondary walking routes for specific areas across the Sunshine Coast. They focus on identifying walking infrastructure within a 2km radius of key local spots like town centres, public transport, schools, shops and hospitals. The routes will guide future planning, design, and construction of our transport network.  

Check out the following resources for inspiration on your next walk: 

• Coastal Pathway | Sunshine Coast Council 
• Plan your next Sunshine Coast walk 
• Adventure Sunshine Coast homepage 
• Sunshine Coast Council active travel maps 

• Pedestrians: Tools & tips | StreetSmarts - Queensland Government 
• Walk with care | Parks and forests | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation 

• Walking Groups in Sunshine Coast | Heart Foundation Walking
• Homepage - Sunshine Coast Bushwalking Club 
• Sunshine Plaza Healthy Heart Walkers 
• Walking | Parks and forests | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation 

• National Walk to Work Day 
• National Walk Safely to School Day 2025 
• Getting Started | 10,000 Steps