Federation Walk Coastal Reserve

The Federation Walk Coastal Reserve sits on Seaworld Drive at Main Beach, on The Spit on the northern Gold Coast. A much-loved coastal reserve, it's a lovely natural escape — combining a scenic walking-and-cycling trail, coastal bushland and dunes with beautiful beach access and ocean surrounds, the kind of peaceful, scenic spot that's a genuine favourite for walkers and nature lovers.

The appeal is that combination of beautiful coastal bushland, a lovely walking-and-cycling trail and gorgeous beach-and-ocean surrounds, ideal for a walk, a ride, some birdwatching, a beach day or simply soaking up the natural coastal scenery on The Spit. It's a lovely, natural counterpoint to the busier parts of the coast, with the beach and the Broadwater close by.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 340 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The reserve is free and open, but trail and beach conditions and facilities vary, and as a coastal-and-beach area it pays to take sun protection and water and to check beach conditions if swimming, so it's worth checking local information before a special trip — then enjoying the trail, the bushland and the beach at the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve.