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Philip Park – The Spit loop from Federation Walk Coastal Reserve

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Philip Park – The Spit loop from Federation Walk Coastal Reserve

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Philip Park – The Spit loop from Federation Walk Coastal Reserve

02:18

9.06km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.23 km

Federation Walk Coastal Reserve

Nature Reserve

3.07 km

Federation Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Running for 3.5 kilometres on The Spit, Federation Walk is a sandy gravel pathway that provides access to beaches, dunes, she-oak forests, and parklands. The pathway was created in 2001 in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Federation of Australia.

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4.17 km

Philip Park

Highlight • Beach

Philip Park has everything you need for a great day out. You'll find multiple beach access points, paved multi-use trails, electric BBQs, drinking fountains with dog bowls, picnic areas, and more. The Gold Coast Oceanway passes through the park so you can extend your adventure along the 36-kilometre coastal pathway.

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5.34 km

View of Surfers Paradise Skyline from Federation Walk Coastal Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.14 km

The Spit

Highlight • Beach

The Spit is the northernmost reach of Queensland's famous stretch of beaches including Main Beach and Surfers Paradise. There are multiple pathways that run along The Spit that give users access to beaches, parklands, sand dunes, and picnic areas. There are many parking areas and bus stops along the way so getting to and from the area is quite east as well.

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9.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.93 km

581 m

421 m

123 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

2.46 km

563 m

338 m

123 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Philip Park – The Spit loop from Federation Walk Coastal Reserve

Federation Walk

Philip Park

View of Surfers Paradise Skyline from Federation Walk Coastal Reserve

The Spit

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