Mount Coolum summit

Mount Coolum, an ancient volcanic dome rising 208 meters above sea level, offers a challenging 1.6 km return trek through diverse landscapes, including eucalypt forests and rare montane heath. The steep, rocky path rewards hikers with panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast, from Point Cartwright and the Glass House Mountains to the south, to the Blackall Range in the west and Noosa Heads to the north. The summit's unique flora and fauna, such as the endangered Mount Coolum she-oak and resident peregrine falcons, enhance this memorable hiking experience.