Discover Coolum's hidden lookout adventure
A short but rewarding adventure featuring scenic bushland, fascinating natural and cultural history, and stunning panoramic views from the summit.
Enjoy breathtaking coastal and hinterland views on this short but rewarding walk to one of Coolum's best-kept secrets.
Perched high above Coolum Beach, Lows Lookout offers spectacular 360-degree views that stretch across the coastline, the Pacific Ocean and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
The popular walk has recently been enhanced with a new 74-metre trail section, providing a safer and more scenic off-road connection through natural bushland along part of the route.
Starting opposite Point Perry and Wilkinson Park, the trail climbs steadily towards the lookout, winding through a unique pocket of urban bushland and featuring numerous steps that add a sense of adventure to the journey.
Along the way, visitors can discover fascinating natural features, including a striking strangler fig wrapped around a brush box tree, hidden among the vegetation beside the trail.
At the summit, panoramic views provide the perfect backdrop for a picnic, sunrise walk or evening sunset. Visitors can also learn about the area's rich history, including its former name, Toboggan Hill, which was used for tobogganing during the 1920s, and the story of The Belly Stone, a site of local cultural significance.
Whether you're looking for a quick morning walk, a scenic photo opportunity or a new trail to explore, Lows Lookout delivers impressive views and a memorable outdoor experience just minutes from the heart of Coolum.
Suitability
This 1.4km return walk is suitable for walkers with a moderate level of fitness. The trail includes a steep climb and numerous steps. Visitors should take care on the short section of Grandview Drive leading to the lookout.
How to get there
Walk to the starting point on Scrub Road, directly opposite Point Perry and Wilkinson Park in Coolum.
Parking is available on David Low Way and in nearby public parking areas. Follow the pathway uphill towards Grandview Drive, then continue to Lows Lookout.
Make a day of it
After your walk, enjoy breakfast, lunch or a coffee at one of Coolum's many cafés and restaurants, or take a stroll along the nearby Point Perry boardwalk.
For those keen to continue exploring, the coastal pathway network offers links to Point Arkwright and other scenic coastal attractions.
This experience is just one of more than 250 walking, running, paddling, cycling, mountain biking and horse-riding experiences featured on Adventure Sunshine Coast.
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