Paddling times, trail sections and facilities

The Maroochy River Trail has a number of trail sections. The information below provides approximate paddling times for the various trail sections and available facilities along the trail.

Take caution when launching your vessel as heavy rains can cause major flooding upstream of the north and south Maroochy River junction. Near the river mouth tides can be strong and water depth can change suddenly.

Most paddlers can cover approximately 4 km per hour in ideal weather and tidal conditions

Trail section start	Trail section end	Distance and time	Time
George Best Park Access point Facilities:  picnic table	Coulson Wharf Park No facilities, difficult water access	3.5 km	50 minutes
Coulson Wharf Park No facilities, difficult water access	Lake Dunethin Access point Facilities: picnic tables, wheelchair access, toilets	5.5 km	80 minutes
Lake Dunethin Access point Facilities: picnic tables, wheelchair access, toilets	Lift Bridge	2 km	30 minutes
Lift Bridge	Coolum Creek Confluence	5.5 km	80 minutes
Coolum Creek Confluence	Coolum Creek Landing Access point	1 km	15 minutes
Coolum Creek Landing Access point	Old Cane Train Bridge	1.5 km	25 minutes
Coolum Creek Confluence	Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Facilities: picnic tables	5 km	75 minutes
Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Facilities: picnic tables	Muller Park Ramp Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets	2 km	30 minutes
Muller Park Ramp Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets	Fishermans Road Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets	3 km	45 minutes
Fishermans Road Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets	Nojoor Road Access point	3.5 km	50 minutes
Fishermans Road Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets	Cotton Tree Access point Facilities: picnic tables, toilets	5 km	75 minutes