Best trails in Woondum National Park

This is an awesome trail through the Woondum National Park in the Sunshine Coast Region of south east Queensland, located not too far from Gympie. This out and back route begins and ends from the Mothar Mountain Rock Pools at the end of Hill Road. The trail is fairly steep the whole way providing a good workout! Enjoy the rock pools to cool off at the end.

A nice climb to Mt. Boulder. From the start to the summit follow the ascending track through beautiful forest to arrive at the telecommunications tower and some narrow views through trees. Circuit around from this point is along access roads - not the nicest but the surrounding forest is pleasant. Signs on route indicate that some climbing/scrambling is required however this is not the case - although it is a reasonably steep incline and gets the heart pumping.

Turpentine Circuit is a great option if you're short on time while exploring Woondum National Park. The trail begins from the same trailhead as Boulder Mountain summit or circuit. You'll take a separate, shorter trail that passes through tall open forest and rainforest featuring large turpentine trees Syncarpia glomulifera. You'll also be required to hop over some rocks across Boulder Creek along the way.

A beautiful trail exploring the Woondum National Park in south east Queensland. You'll find yourself in some thick woodlands with multiple creeks around and a high chance of spotting some wildlife. There is a small space to park on Tablelands Road at the Hill Road trailhead, not too far from the James McKane Lookout where public toilets are available.

A point to point trail through Woondum National Park near Gympie, located in south eastern Queensland. The trail begins at the end of Madill Road and ends directly north at the end of Hill Road, where the Mothar Mountain Rock Pools are located. This trail is most popular for off-road driving, but is also frequently shared with hikers and horseback riders. This circuit will take you through the tall eucalypt forest, rainforest, and past some cascading creeks of Woondum National Park.