16th-20th June 2026
Cooloola Great Walk
Great Sandy National Park
Through Walk
Leader Khaleel Petrus 0413314443
Length: 102
Kms
Grade: L34 Through walk
Cap: 5
Total cost: $140.00
PP (estimate)
Emerg Off: Joe Tottenham Mobile: 0423469704
Direction: Rainbow Beach → Noosa North
Shore
Return: Bus/taxi back to Rainbow Beach to collect car
Campsites: Kauri → Litoria → Dutgee → Brahminy
Car Location: Carlo
Sand Blow Car Park, Rainbow Beach
1. TRANSPORT TIMETABLE
(16–20 JUNE)
Outbound (16 June)
Drive Brisbane → Rainbow Beach
· Distance: ~240 km
· Time: ~3h 15m
· Park at Carlo Sand Blow Car Park
Return Transport (20 June)
a. Noosa North Shore → Tewantin
· Ferry runs every few minutes
· Cost: ~$10 per pedestrian
· Duration: 2 minutes
b. Tewantin → Noosa Junction
· Bus 620 or 622
· Time: 10–15 minutes
· Fare: ~$4
c. Noosa Junction → Rainbow Beach
FlixBus / Greyhound (typical June schedule)
Operator | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Cost |
FlixBus | ~3:10 PM | ~4:31 PM | 1h 21m | $12–$30 |
Greyhound | ~5:00 PM | ~6:20 PM | 1h 20m | $25–$45 |
d. Rainbow Beach → Brisbane Drive home (~3h 15m) |
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2. WALKS
Day
1 — 16 June
Rainbow Beach → Kauri Walkers’ Camp Distance: 14–16 km Time: 5–6 hrs Highlights: Carlo
Sandblow, coastal dunes, scribbly gum forest Camp: Kauri (tank water + toilet) Day
2 — 17 June
Kauri → Litoria Walkers’ Camp Distance: 20–22 km Time: 6–7 hrs Terrain: Eucalypt Forest, heath
plains, sand ridges Camp: Litoria Day
3 — 18 June
Litoria → Dutgee Walkers’ Camp Distance: 18–20 km Time: 5–6 hrs Highlights: Upper Noosa River,
rainforest pockets Camp: Dutgee (near river) Day
4 — 19 June
Dutgee → Brahminy Walkers’ Camp Distance: 17–19 km Time: 5–6 hrs Highlights: Everglades, river
flats, coastal views Camp: Brahminy (sunset lookout) Day
5 — 20 June
Brahminy → Noosa North Shore (Finish) Distance: 18–20 km Time: 6–7 hrs Highlights: Cooloola
Sandpatch, panoramic coastal views
3. PACKING CHECKLIST
Backpack: 50–65 L pack & Rain cover
Shelter & Sleep: Tent, Sleeping bag, Sleeping
mat & Pillow (optional)
Clothing: 2× hiking shirts,1× hiking pants,1× fleece/puffy, 1× rain jacket, Thermals, 3× socks, Hat,
sunglasses & Camp clothes Cooking: Stove + gas, Pot + spork, Lighter,
Mug, Food for 5 days & Waste bag
Water: 3–4 L capacity, Purification
tablets/filter
Safety & Navigation: First aid kit, Headlamp,
Power bank, Whistle, Trekking poles, Map + compass
Toiletries: Toothbrush/paste, Toilet paper,
Hand sanitiser, Sunscreen & Insect repellent