All the best walking trails in Queensland to tackle

K’gari Island is the world’s largest sand island, and the K’gari Great Walks is a great way to fully immerse yourself in the coastal and natural wonders of the island. Along the 90 kilometre-long trail you’ll walk amongst towering sand dunes, lakes, and ancient rainforests. Though the full walk is 6-8 days in its entirety, you can break it into shorter, more manageable sections instead.

Some of the best walks to do are those that are quick and easy and have a great payoff at the end. The Curtis Falls Circuit on Mount Tamborine is a winner when it comes to this. This short trail takes just 50 minutes to complete and will have you traversing through the rainforest and finishing at Curtis Falls. Because this is a fairly easy, short walk, it’s a perfect walk for families or as a way to squeeze in your recommended hour of daily movement.

Looking for something slightly more challenging? If you’re in Brisbane and looking for a walk with a view then the Mount Coot-tha Summit Track is a must. A 4 kilometre round trip, this trail takes roughly an hour to complete as you ascend through the eucalyptus forest up to the summit of Mount Coot-tha. At the top of Mount Coot-tha, you’ll get incredible views of the city of Brisbane and the natural surrounds. If you’re looking for a walking companion, this walk is also one of the rare trails that you can take your furry friend on-leash.

One of the best ways to kill time and get outdoors on the weekend is to go on a long walk. The Lamington National Park Box Forest Circuit is an 11 kilometre loop and takes around 4 hours to complete. Famous for being abundant with waterfalls and forestry,  the Box Forest Circuit is one of the best walks you can do in this national park. Along the way you’ll get plenty of opportunities to cool off with a refreshing swim in the Elabana Falls and Box Log Falls.

There’s no better feeling than soaking in the salt air and coastal breeze as you walk along the beach. The Coastal Track in Noosa National Park is one of the best walking trails in Queensland where you can walk along the coastline and along some of the state’s best beaches. Along the four hour walk, you’ll pass sites like Hell’s Gates and Tea Tree Bay. All in all, it’s a fairly easy walk to tackle and you can stop at your leisure to swim and cool off or visit the boutiques and cafes that line the shores.

If you love waterfalls, then this is the walk for you. The Twin Falls Circuit in Springbrook National Park is a short walk but well worth it because you’ll walk behind not one, but two stunning waterfalls along the way. The 4 kilometre trail winds through the park’s rainforest as you make your way to the Twin Falls. Most walks would be ruined by rain, but the waterfalls are said to become even more beautiful after a shower.

For a slightly challenging yet short hike, the Mount Ngungun Summit Walk in the Glass House Mountains is hard to beat. Not only does it take two hours to complete, but you’ll be walking through open forest to the summit of Mount Ngungun where you’ll get front row seats to one of the best views of the Sunshine Coast’s hinterland. Though climb is steep in sections, the track is well-maintained which makes it an attainable walk even for beginners.