Adventure: Lake Kawana Rowing Loop (2.4km one-way)

So much rolled up into one adventure – sand, surf, parks and gorgeous lakeside viewpoints. This leisurely trail along the Lake Kawana foreshore, ending at the newly established Bokarina Beach precinct has it all. 

Suitability

This walk suits beginners, families and those looking for accessible trail options. Dogs are also welcome on leash. A perfect school holiday adventure to keep the kids active, entertained and very happy. 

Highlights

Starting outside the Sunshine Coast Stadium, this trail straddles Lake Kawana where local rowing and remote yachting activities can be viewed. There are several rest areas along the way, complete with BBQ facilities and amenities.

The spacious, sealed path allows for comfortable walking, cycling and scooting.

Approximately 300m along the trail is the Eastbank Edible Garden, which is open for the community to enter and wander through at their leisure.

Finally, the trail concludes at the Bokarina Beach precinct where a number of cafés conveniently sit across from the large multi-functional park, including a play space and plaza (i.e picnic, shelters and variety of seating areas). 

Grab a coffee and watch the kids enjoy the many new playground areas and elements. Why not continue down to Bokarina Beach and check out one of the Sunshine Coast’s best hidden surf spots?

Afterwards

If you have refuelled and are seeking more adventure, the trail continues around Lake Kawana and returns to the start point on Sportsmans Parade - about 6km altogether. Plus, after you’ve experienced this - it will hardly come as a surprise, that the new ‘Birtinya Parkrun’ route looks very similar to this trail, just without the must-see Bok Beach component. 

How to get there

Via Nicklin Way, turn onto Main Drive and then left onto Sportsmans Parade. The starting point is on your right, at the rowing finish tower. Via Bruce Highway (M1), take the Caloundra Road exit. Then left onto Kawana Way Link Road, left onto Kawana Way, right onto Main Drive and finally right onto Sportsmans Parade.

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