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Maroochydore to Sunshine Beach via Twin Waters and Mudjimba.
40 Kilometres One Way according to Google Maps.
Wednesday 12 September 2018.
As Jimmy Buffett sings "Fast enough to get there slow enough to see".
Starting on Duporth Ave, Maroochydore, through Picnic Point, along Bradman Avenue and over the Motorway bridge.
A beautiful stretch of cycling infrastructure through the old cane fields takes you to Twin Waters via Ocean Drive, worth a quick stop and walk out to the beach along Ocean Drive with views to the south and of Mudjimba Island also known as Old Woman Island, Legend had it that an old important indigenous woman was buried on the island way back when.
Staying on Ocean Drive once in Mudjimba tis north to Marcoola with the beach on one side and the Airport on the other.
After Marcoola, It’s at this point you can take a side trip to Mount Coolum National Park, the 1.6 klm round trip walk up Mount Coolum rewards you with 360 degree views of our beautiful Sunshine Coast.
They say two hours, but I think for the generally fit individual, having a go, it can be done in a lot less time than this. For more information go to the following link:
http://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/mount-coolum/about.html - things_to_do
On we go to Yaroomba, which translates in Aboriginal to "Thick Vine Scrub" which if you stop in the Yaroomba Bushland Park you will understand. Although only a small part of the ride, it is one of the most enjoyable, pretty and in the shade.
I imagine a lot of the Sunshine Coast was like this area historically.
Onward to Point Arkwright, with coastal views to the North and South this is a must see on this ride
From the lookout, if the time of year is right, you can spot Humpback Whales on their migratory journey up and down the Queensland Coast.
The Sunshine Coast had the best whale watching season ever in 2018, when from early May, an estimated 20,000 Humpback whales began their annual migration north. Escaping the cold Antarctic waters, these magnificent creatures make their way up past Point Arkwright, to the warmer subtropical waters which offer a more comfortable mating and birthing environment. From August through to October, they make their way back south, with their new babies in tow!
Back on the bike with some beautiful beach views riding to the next stop Coolum Beach, a nice spot for a little rest or stroll, maybe a coffee or lunch with plenty of Cafe's and Restaurant’s on offer.
Further on to the delightful Perigian Beach, also a good place for a break with a nice beach community feel to the main square.
Next stop Sunshine Beach..
Wheels to you
Rusty
Yaroomba Bushland Park
Mudjimba or Old Woman Island