Wednesday and Saturday
Eumundi Markets
10 min
Australia's largest artisan market. Art, food, and produce under the fig trees.
You may go out for a coffee and come back with honey, sourdough, a plant, and a full boot.
Wednesday and Saturday
10 min
Australia's largest artisan market. Art, food, and produce under the fig trees.
Every Sunday
15 min
Produce, bread, cheese, seafood, and coffee on Weyba Road.
Saturday mornings
20 min
A local plant and produce market, quieter than Eumundi.
1st and 3rd Sunday
15 min
Makers and food stalls, then a swim.
Main Beach to Tea Tree Bay
20 min
Boardwalk to Tea Tree Bay and Dolphin Point. Watch for dolphins, turtles, and koalas.
Coastal boardwalk
20 min
A short shaded walk between the main beach and Little Cove. Good at sunrise or sunset.
Gympie Terrace
20 min
Flat paved walk along the river. Pelicans, boats, and a coffee stop.
Paperbark bushland
15–20 min
A quiet trail with shallow lake views and a lot of birds.
Lake Macdonald
15 min
Lakeside paths, shade, and picnic spots.
Memorial Drive
10 min
Timber buildings, galleries, and a cafe, especially on a non-market day.
Sunset
10 min
A short paved climb to a 360 degree view. Best at golden hour.
1.6 km return
30 min
Rock steps up the volcanic dome, with ocean views from Double Island Point to Caloundra.
Two lookouts
30 min
A steady climb with platforms over Mount Coolum, the river, and the coast.
Pomona
20 min
The King of the Mountain climb. Steep, with chains near the top. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours.
Montville
45 min
Rainforest, a waterfall, and rock pools. Worth the drive on a warm day.