Discover Wurtulla

Wurtulla combines beach access with coastal heath and a marked sandy path offering views of Currimundi Lake. The area appeals to travellers who want to include different landscapes in their holiday: a beach access point, a marked path through the heath, or a longer exploration along the Sunshine Coast. The contrast between the short local stretches of path and the expansive regional coastal route is especially appealing.

Beach access and local information

At Dorothy Anderson Park, by beach access 248 near Tallawa Place, there is a playground and public facilities. As facilities may change, please check the signs on site.

For dog owners, the designated off-leash area has clearly defined boundaries: dogs may be off leash on the beach between Moondara Drive in Wurtulla and Currimundi Creek in Currimundi, at beach accesses 249–253. This is subject to signage, so follow the information displayed at the access points.

A marked path through the coastal heath

A short sandy path runs as a marked single track through the coastal heath, offering views of Currimundi Lake and leading to the beach. A short paved section can be used to complete a loop. This route brings together nature, lake views and the beach as distinct experiences. For anyone interested in this path, it offers a practical way to experience the coastal landscape on foot.

Heathland flowers in late winter and spring

The season also changes how the landscape looks: bright heathland flowers bloom in late winter and spring in Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park. These include white tea-tree and orange and yellow banksias; birds drink their nectar. These months are particularly appealing if you want to focus your nature exploration on plants and their seasonal changes.

From the Wurtulla section to the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway includes a section from Wurtulla to Bokarina. The period 2018–2020 is associated with the upgrade of this section. Across the wider travel region, the Coastal Pathway is 73 kilometres long and runs from Bells Creek in the south to Coolum in the north. You can explore the coast on a combination of roadside and off-road paths on foot, jogging or by bicycle.

This offers different scales to consider when planning: the short sandy path through the local coastal heath and a regional route extending across much of the Sunshine Coast.

Wurtulla as a starting point for your holiday accommodation search

When choosing holiday accommodation, you can consider which of these experiences you want to shape your stay: beach access, the coastal heath and its seasonal blooms, or the opportunity to include the longer Coastal Pathway in your travel plans. If you’re mainly looking for nature and different types of routes, the local path details and regional route offer practical points to help you decide. If exploring the Coastal Pathway on foot, jogging or by bicycle is part of your plans, you can take this into account when choosing your holiday accommodation.

For the broader travel overview: Sunshine Coast Regional.