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Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway: an e-bike rider’s guide

73 km from Bells Creek to Coolum · Sunshine Coast (Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum)

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Length
73 km (73 km, per Sunshine Coast Council)
Start
Bells Creek
Finish
Coolum
Region
Sunshine Coast (Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum)
Surface
Mix of on-road and off-road paths, including boardwalks

E-bike rules here

No path-specific e-bike rule found. Queensland rules apply: 250 W motor, assistance to 25 km/h, 12 km/h on footpaths, 12 km/h when passing pedestrians on shared paths (otherwise the signed limit), give way to pedestrians, and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence — urban paths like this one are not covered by the recreational-area exemption.

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Highlights

  • A separated cycleway from Mooloolaba to Tuckers Creek Bridge
  • Mooloolaba Spit boardwalk and lookouts at Point Perry and Point Arkwright
  • Easy, family-friendly sections at Kawana, Marcoola–Mudjimba, Pumicestone and Currimundi

Before you go

  • Watch for driveway crossings around Warana
  • Cafés at Coolum, Maroochydore and Caloundra; playgrounds at Cotton Tree and Bokarina Beach
Charging and battery range. Gravel, hills and headwinds drain a battery faster than the spec sheet says. Plan your stops, carry your charger, and never leave a battery charging unattended — see battery safety.

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Can you ride an e-bike on the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway?

No path-specific e-bike rule found. Queensland rules apply: 250 W motor, assistance to 25 km/h, 12 km/h on footpaths, 12 km/h when passing pedestrians on shared paths (otherwise the signed limit), give way to pedestrians, and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence — urban paths like this one are not covered by the recreational-area exemption.

How long is the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway?

73 km (73 km, per Sunshine Coast Council), from Bells Creek to Coolum.

What is the surface like on the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway?

Mix of on-road and off-road paths, including boardwalks

Fonti

Conditions change — check the official site for closures before you ride. EbikeMate is not affiliated with the trail’s managers. Spotted something out of date? Diccelo.

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