| Leader | Khaleel 0413314443 |
| Cost | approx $140.00 |
| Grade | L34 |
| Distance | 102 kms |
| Max Number of Walkers | 5 |
| Emerg Off | Joe 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 (19–23 JUNE)
Outbound (19 June)
Drive Brisbane → Rainbow Beach
- Distance: ~240 km
- Time: ~3h 15m
- Park at Carlo Sand Blow Car Park
Return Transport (23 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)
2. WALKS
Day 1 — 19 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 — 20 June
Kauri → Litoria Walkers’ Camp Distance: 20–22 km Time: 6–7 hrs Terrain: Eucalypt Forest, heath plains, sand ridges Camp: Litoria
Day 3 — 21 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 — 22 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 — 23 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