Beautiful Bay Trail

Beautiful Bay is a name that you will not find on the charts of Malcolm Island, it is a term used by the local fishermen.

The trail starts on Bere Point in the Regional Park on the north shore of the island. It gently rises through rainforest to a ridge that follows the contour of the bay below. There are a couple of lookout points that take in the Coastal Mountain Range.

Mid-way at Pouli Vali canyon (halfway along in the journey in Finnish) the trail descends to the beach. Hikers have the option to carry on along the beach or ascend the other side of the canyon.

Near the end of the trail stairs will take you down to Malcolm Point to a wonderful sandy beach and a stand of ancient cedar trees.

Trail length: 5km to Malcolm Point (10 return) 2.5 km to Pouli Vali canyon
Hiking Times: Malcolm Point…2hr (4 return) 1hr to canyon
Note: high tides can restrict beach route

Mateoja Heritage Trail

This trail is an educational trip into Malcolm Island’s diverse eco-system and starts on 3rd street.

The trail follows the same route the pioneers traveled to the Mateoja farm site. Along the way, the odd charred cedar snag reveals the devastation that occurred in the 1923 fire. Then it’s a short side trail to a deck over peaceful Little Lake. Further on up the trail it then descends to a cedar walkway over Melvin’s Bog. Great spot to watch birds. After a rest at the bog it carries on through a stunning stand of balsam leading the way to Duck Lake. Near the end you come to a small opening with a picnic table on a deck over looking the local swimming hole, Big Lake.

Trail length: 3.5km to Big Lake (7 return)
Hiking times: 1hr (2 return)
Note: Big Lake is also accessible by a mid-island gravel road.