The annual Great Noosa Trail Walk has 270 walkers ready to immerse themselves in the Noosa Biosphere Trails between Cooroy/Kin Kin/Cooran and Pomona over the upcoming October long weekend (5-7 October).
With bookings for this year’s event selling out almost two months after registration opened in February, the GNTW is a much-anticipated event.
Cooroy Future Group president, and event host, Kym Neaylon, said GNTW had walkers returning each year with friends and family to share the unique event.
“It is not a race but a leisurely 56km self-guided walk through the Noosa Hinterland and its townships, with support in place to allow participants to simply enjoy the trail,” Kym said.
Beginning 11 years ago as a small-scale event organised by local walker and trail enthusiast Shaun Walsh, the event has grown to offer both one-day and three-day walking opportunities.
Shaun is still a key member of the GNTW team, leading the volunteer Trail Guides.
This year he has more than 25 guides taking part to assist those on the trail.
The GNTW event gives walkers an opportunity to see the natural world of the Noosa Hinterland at a relaxed pace.
This experience is supported by local communities who provide local hospitality which the participants love.
Community groups provide logistics support with luggage, hot meals, and morning tea. All essential to allowing visitors to enjoy their walking adventure.
This event offers an opportunity to see the other side of Noosa. The protected Biosphere which Noosa is known for.
The benefits to the local environment of sharing this opportunity with visitors is immeasurable. Walkers go home with a new appreciation for the natural world and the benefits it can bring. Also, many new friendships as walkers connect along the 55km trail.
