About Tewantin National Park
Tewantin National Park is a protected area in the Noosa hinterland on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, spanning eucalypt forests, rainforest pockets and heathland around Mount Tinbeerwah. Established to conserve native flora and fauna, it offers extensive walking and mountain biking trails, scenic lookouts and birdwatching opportunities. Located minutes from Tewantin and Noosa Heads, it provides accessible nature experiences within the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural bushland setting with tall eucalypt forest, rainforest gullies and heathland. The park is centred on Mount Tinbeerwah with a lookout accessible by a short walking track offering views over Noosa, Lake Weyba and the coast. A network of shared trails in the Wooroi day-use area supports bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding. Facilities are basic and focused on day use, with picnic areas, car parks and signed tracks.
Key highlights
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Mount Tinbeerwah lookout with panoramic views over Noosa and the Sunshine Coast
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Wooroi day-use area with extensive shared-use trails for walking and mountain biking
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Diverse vegetation including eucalypt open forest, rainforest and wallum heath
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Birdwatching and wildlife spotting including koalas, wallabies and forest birds
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Proximity to Noosa township within the Noosa Biosphere Reserve
History of Tewantin National Park
The area was historically used for timber harvesting and was progressively gazetted as national park from the 1960s to protect remaining native forests of the Noosa hinterland. Mount Tinbeerwah and surrounding forests have been managed for conservation and recreation by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
Culture & Context
The park lies within the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) people. The landscape holds cultural significance for its natural resources and connection to Country, with ongoing recognition of Aboriginal heritage in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
Route
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