Fast Track

Fast Track (Option F) – 12-14 km (2 to choose from F1 and F2) – together they make up the length of the track. Sunshine Coast Coastal Walks allows 5 hours for you to do this walk, providing ample time for stops, photos, morning/afternoon tea and a quick dip if you choose - see Weather, History and Local Attractions for year round water temperatures (swimming is only recommended at patrolled beaches). If you take the F1 option, departing on a Sunday morning, you can take a little time en route to browse through the Caloundra Sunday Markets if you wish. 

Option descriptions

F1 (12.7 km) commences at Bells Creek at the southern end of the walk and heads north, initially alongside Pumicestone Passage, past several lovely beaches, still water and surf, and around two beautiful headlands. Beach walking can be minimal, if desired. For Sunday morning departures, you can even take time en route to browse the Caloundra Sunday markets if you wish.

F2 (14.1 km) commences at Point Cartwright at the northern end of the walk and heads south, taking you around the spectacular Point Cartwright headland and heading south along long stretches of beach. The first 4.5 km can be walked along a coastal pathway with views of the surf throughout. For those who want to limit beach walking in the middle section of this walk, there is some backstreet walking available as an alternative.

Some beach (sand) walking is involved in F2 and while F1 can be fully completed without beach walking, a small stretch of beach walking will avoid the necessity for a little street walking.