Tewantin National Park consists of a diverse, subtropical rainforest mix of eucalyptus forest and endangered swamp stringybark. The park is 13 square kilometres and just west of Noosa Heads, and the entrance is via Noosa-Cooroy Road.
Mount Tinbeerwah and Wooroi
The park has two recreational areas – Mount Tinbeerwah and Wooroi. At Wooroi, you can enjoy a picnic amongst the incredible towering trees, which have tables and tap water available. Otherwise, from Tinbeerwah Road, at the Mount Tinbeerwah day-use area, you’ll have access to picnic tables and toilets. You may have some two-legged, winged friends approaching you (birdlife), but be mindful of keeping your food away from them, as feeding them can disrupt their natural habitat and potentially harm them.
Mount Tinbeerwah has 130km of sealed track, which makes it accessible for wheelchairs, too. Along the walk lookout for native wildlife like echidnas, wallabies and wallum froglets. Listen to the sound of birdcalls and look for eastern whip birds and black cockatoos. Unfortunately, if you’re partial to spending the night in nature, camping is not allowed in Tewantin National Park. However, you can still get your fix at other nearby parks like Cooloola Recreation Area, or Great Sandy National Park.
Tracks and trails
The park suits all fitness types; the walking tracks are graded to help identify fitness levels. The Mount Tinbeerwah Lookout track provides a great vantage point of the iconic Glass House Mountains in the distance.
For an adrenaline-boosting experience, the park has a range of mountain biking tracks (graded in difficulty levels), horse riding tracks, abseiling and rock climbing options. Abseiling and rock climbing are recommended only for experienced and equipped adventurers. The routes are accessible behind the safety fence adjacent to the Mount Tinbeerwah Lookout track. The park also has a well-known koala habitat, but you’ll have to look carefully as they’re often nestled cosily in the trees.
Impressive views!!
Make the most of incredible views across Noosa’s coast at Tewantin National Park, and from Mount Tinbeerwah, lookout and enjoy dramatic 360-degree views across the river and forest.
