Beerwah State Forest

The Beerwah State Forest is located on the Sunshine Coast, just a one-hour drive north of Brisbane. The Beerburrum and Beerwah State Forests are located on both sides of the Bruce Highway.

Also known as “Jowarra”, the Beerwah State Forest protects the few remaining coastal rainforests in the region and is an important habitat for threatened or endangered Australian wildlife.

You will find a range of short walks where you can explore the forests, leading to magnificent views of the Glass House Mountains. Many people come to Beerwah and Beerburrun State Forests to go four-wheel-driving, trail bike riding, horse riding and mountain bike riding.

Camping is popular in Beerwah at the Coochin Creek camping area, where campers often come to fish and boat in the creek. There are many campsites suitable for tents, caravans or campervans and the sites are equipped with fire rings and toilets. Pets are not permitted at the camping area, and visitors should note that camping permits are required, and fees apply.

Fishing from the creek bank is the most popular activity here, and many people also bring canoe’s or kayaks to go for a paddle. You can launch the canoe or kayak from the creek bed, but there is also a public boat ramp that provides deep water access to Pumicestone Passage at the end of Roys Road, approximately 7 km east of Coochin Creek camping area.

Four-wheel-drive vehicles, trail bikes, mountain bikes may be driven on roads in Beerwah and Beerburrum State Forests, and horse riding is permitted.

Dogs are not permitted at the Coochin Creek camping area at Beerwah State Forest; however, dogs on leashes are allowed at Glass House Mountains lookout and Wild Horse Mountain lookout in Beerburrum State Forest.