Adventure time: Kenilworth Township Explore – 1.6km circuit

When the weather clears up, how about taking a stroll through this charming hinterland village and sampling the local food and giftwares?

Suitability

Suitable for all age groups and abilities, noting some sections are not ideal for prams and wheelchairs as the trail is on grassy footpaths.

Highlights

Kenilworth is an enchanting hinterland village with plenty of character. Here’s a tip - when exploring, it can be a gastronomical adventure that will require a stroll around town to work off lunch! Cafes, bakeries, and the local cheese factory are popular tourist stops and come wintertime, the local showground is packed with campers.

This village trail circumnavigates the main street with its boutique shops and delicious smelling cafes then heads down to the main park ideally situated beside the Kenilworth Dairy factory. The backstreet takes you past the local police station‍ to a peaceful corner lot with a picnic table that overlooks a horse paddock. You can enjoy this quieter section of the town here and watch the horses grazing peacefully.

Of note, the gorgeous country markets are held every Saturday morning at Kenilworth Town Park, bursting with all things arts, crafts and fashion.

Afterwards

There are a number of camping areas️ to stay overnight or for a few days if you’re keen for more time in the peaceful countryside. Two nearby trails are Pioneer Park Explore to the north of Kenilworth and Little Yabba Park – Fig Tree Walk 6km to the south.

How to get there

Take the Bruce Highway and turn off onto the Eumundi Kenilworth Road. Follow the signs to Kenilworth. The township trail can be accessed from anywhere in the main street.

Trail

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NB – For those who have a four-legged friend they wish to take on their adventures – be sure to check out council’s handy interactive off leash dog map️ to help identify the current dog off-leash, on-leash and prohibited areas when you’re out and about across the Sunshine Coast local government region (ie council managed public land): https://pets.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/