Best trails in Woondum National Park

4.3(226 reviews)

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#186 of 637 national parks

Woondum National Park is located on the South East coast of Queensland. It is covered in lush subtropical rainforests, tall wet sclerophyll forests and dramatic rocky creeks.

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#1 - Boulder Mountain Summit Hike

4.2(115)

•Hard

•2.0 mi

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.

#2 - Mount Boulder Circuit

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.

#3 - Turpentine Circuit

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.

#4 - Hill, Madill, Coomber, and Traveston Road Loop

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.

#5 - McKane's Lookout Loop

#6 - Madill Road, Coomber Road, Traveston Road and Hill Road

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.

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460 trailgoers Busiest in April

James Hardwick

Oct 5, 2025•Hiking

Not crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Awesome trail - short and steep with great view, well maintained, and very easy to follow. Toilet at the bottom, plus rock pools to cool off or barbeques to sate your hunger. The steep section is about as steep as you can possibly get without scrambling - I used my feet for every step but it would obviously be easier to scramble. This steep section reminds me of Walsh's Pyramid in Gordonvale near Cairns. It took me 20 minutes to get to the top, running some sections). I chose 'moderate' difficulty because it gets steep but if you aren't in a rush it's very doable and you do not need to scramble to get to the top. A 1.5hr roundtrip would be enough time for almost anybody in hiking fitness To get good views, when you get to the top you can go to the left around the tower and there is a spot at the back where you can see northwest (a little bit). The right hand side of the comms tower has a short 20m track leading to better views to the northeast, looking towards the rest of Woondum NP and you can even see the ocean. There are also some nice views coming down

Parking: Free, Medium lot

Difficulty: Moderate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Woondum National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Woondum National Park is Boulder Mountain Summit Hike, which has a 4.2 star rating from 115 reviews. This trail is 2.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,187 ft.

What is the longest trail in Woondum National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Woondum National Park is Hill, Madill, Coomber, and Traveston Road Loop. This trail is estimated to be 12.5 mi long.

How many trails are in Woondum National Park?

There are 6 trails in Woondum National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 226 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Woondum National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Woondum National Park has you covered. Hill, Madill, Coomber, and Traveston Road Loop boasts the most elevation gain with 2,247 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Madill Road, Coomber Road, Traveston Road and Hill Road, which will get you 2,063 ft of elevation gain.

Are there running trails available in Woondum National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 running trails in Woondum National Park and the most popular is Mount Boulder Circuit with an average 4.4 star rating from 58 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Woondum National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Woondum National Park and the most popular is Hill, Madill, Coomber, and Traveston Road Loop with an average 4.1 star rating from 19 community reviews.