Visitors to one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular walking tracks can now access public amenities.
Facilities have been installed beside the car park at the base of Mount Coolum, and are set to make a difference for the thousands of people who tackle the national park track each month.
The modular amenities block includes a unisex Persons with Disability (PWD) toilet and three unisex ambulant cubicles, providing much‑needed convenience at one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest natural attractions.
Councillor Taylor Bunnag said the completion of the project was a great outcome.
“Mount Coolum is one of the most loved walks on the Sunshine Coast, and this is something the community has been asking for, for a long time,” he said.
“As someone who regularly climbs the mountain with my family, I know how important it is to have toilets nearby, especially when the closest facilities used to be two kilometres away.
“These new amenities make visiting Mount Coolum more comfortable and more welcoming for everyone.”
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson also welcomed the facilities.
“Mount Coolum is a key tourism drawcard for visitors to the Sunshine Coast and the project and the new amenities will support the growing popularity of the site and encourage more visitors to do the right thing when they are exploring this stunning part of the region,” she said.
The prefabricated amenities block was designed with visitor safety in mind. The open and accessible layout was designed to help people feel safe and comfortable.
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Mount Coolum walking trails are located between Noosa and Caloundra, with access from David Low Way. The car park entrance is near the intersection of Tanah Street West and Jarnahill Drive, Mount Coolum.
The Mount Coolum summit track is a 1.6km return walk and is classified Grade 4, suitable for fit walkers only. The summit rises 20m above sea level and offers sweeping coastal views.
