The Big Pelican – Noosa Heads Beach loop from Kingsgate Drive Nature Refuge

The Big Pelican – Noosa Heads Beach loop from Kingsgate Drive Nature Refuge

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The Big Pelican – Noosa Heads Beach loop from Kingsgate Drive Nature Refuge

01:17

27.0km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.4 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

Winding Road in Tewantin National Park

Highlight • Trail

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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2.48 km

Gyndier Drive (Noosa Hill Climb)

Highlight • Climb

Gyndier Drive is sometimes known as Garmin Hill as it used to be sponsored by Garmin as part of the popular Noosa Triathlon.

This is a paved climb that is …

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9.83 km

The Big Pelican

Highlight • Monument

The Big Pelican, also known as "Old Mate," has stood tall since the 90s. It was built by the Pelican Boat Hire, looks happy, and is beloved by tourists. The …

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11.5 km

Nancy Cato Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This riverside park is named after famous Noosa author and conservationist Nancy Cato, who published over 20 books ranging from poetry to biographies, short stories and novels.

The park has …

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12.5 km

The Sound Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This small park has more to offer than its size might suggests. There's a playround, plenty of seating and shade, views over the water, and it's right next to a number of great restaurants.

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14.0 km

Noosa Heads Beach

Highlight • Beach

14.5 km

Confluence with Weyba Creek

Highlight • River

As you cross the bridge along Noosa Parade, you get a fantastic view of the Noosa River as it curves past Noosa Heads and is joined by Weyba Creek, which …

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17.5 km

Ely Park

Highlight • River

Ely Park is a long, thin beachside park with grassy areas and shade from trees. There is a small sandy shore where it's easy to wade into the water, jetties, …

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27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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