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The Narrows, Upper Noosa River. Photo: Lise Pedersen Explore the upper Noosa River Enjoy the dark tranquil waters of the upper Noosa River, with its excellent water quality largely due to this protected upper catchment. The river is around 60 km long and flows into the South Pacific Ocean at Laguna Bay, Noosa Heads. The northern fringe of Lake Cootharaba forms the southern entrance to the upper Noosa River. It is a large, shallow lake, often becoming choppy due to strong winds. Tour boats operate daily from Noosa and Tewantin. Canoes, kayaks and small boats can be hired from private operators 2 8 Kin Kin Creek Lake Como (brackish) Warning! wreck site Walking tracks. For more information see the main map and pages 6 & 7. Pathway for canoes and boats at Boreen Point and Elanda Point. Power boats can be launched from the boat ramp at Boreen Point. See map for other canoe, kayak and boat launching areas. The shallow lakes in the river system are tidal and contain brackish and fresh water. Keep it clean! The surrounding wetlands are a nursery for juvenile fish. No landing zone Como Reach 6 Jetty The Narrows Fig Tree Lake Lake Cooloola overflow Lake Cooloola (fresh) Fig Tree Point camping and day-use area Boaties’ rules Go slow and look after the river banks. • Maximum six knots and definitely no wash. If your vessel creates wash at six knots, slow down! • Observe no-landing zone between Fig Tree Point and Harry’s Hut. • Motorised vessels are only permitted as far as camp site 3. • Electric motors and non-motorised vessels are permitted past camp site 3. • Maritime Safety Queensland regulations apply on Lake Cootharaba and the upper Noosa River. • Sail boats should lower their masts before entering the upper Noosa River due to overhanging branches. • Releasing effluent from boats is prohibited. • Consider others when tying up at jetties. Leave space for other canoes. Early morning mist rising to a pink dawn sky over the upper Noosa River. 12 Kinaba Sir Thomas Hiley Information Centre (not staffed) Jetty R Red & Green channel markers G 3 Kinaba Island Shallow channel Lake Cootharaba (salt) Speed limit of 6 knots and no wash applies from Kinaba Scale 0 1 km Photo: Robert Ashdown, Qld Govt.
Points of interest along the upper Noosa River Kinaba Information Centre Enjoy a break from the water and tie up at Kinaba. Information displays are available. Take a short walk through the forest that fringes Lake Cootharaba. Mosquitoes and midges are always present, as are the beautiful birds and unusual insect life along this boardwalk track. Kin Kin Creek Recommended for canoes and kayaks only. Beware of many submerged logs. Mangroves mingle with cotton trees along the creek banks for about 3km upstream. Continue and explore the rainforest of Kin Kin scrub. Como Reach and the upper Noosa River Junction A 500 m long unnamed island in the mouth of the upper Noosa River can be circumnavigated by canoe or kayak. The eastern side of this island is not recommended for access by power boats, due to the many submerged logs. Lake Como The wreckage of an old timber barge lies on the eastern side of the lake entrance. Beware of protruding wreckage. Photo: Rob Cameron, Qld Govt. Photo: Harry Hines, Qld Govt. Kinaba—Sir Thomas Hiley Information Centre is a good resting spot for canoeists crossing Lake Cootharaba. An orchestra of frog calls may be heard among the reeds and sedges, including the Wallum rocketfrog Litoria freycinetti Harry’s Hut is a cultural site from previous timber cutting days. The Narrows This narrow, winding section of the river is renowned for its reflections. On calm, slightly overcast days the still dark waters mirror the paperbarks and banksias on the riverbank. Observe the no-landing zone here and keep off the riverbanks. Lake Cooloola This is an inaccessible freshwater lake, which has outflow only after heavy rain. Canoeing details From/To Distance Time Boreen Point to Kinaba Elanda to Kinaba Kinaba to Fig Tree Fig Tree to Harry’s Hut Photo: Robert Ashdown, Qld Govt. Harry’s Hut to camp site 1 7 km 1 hr 30 mins 4.5 km 1 hr 2 km 20 mins 5 km 1 hr 3.5 km 35 mins Camp site 1 to 2 1.7 km 15 mins Camp site 2 to 3 2.5 km 30 mins Camp site 3 to 4 1 km 10 mins Camp site 4 to 5 1 km 10 mins Camp site 5 to 8 5 km 1 hr Camp site 8 to 9 1 km 10 mins Camp site 9 to 13 2 km 20 mins Camp site 13 to 15 3 km 30 mins Photo: Rob Cameron, Qld Govt. In late winter to early spring, view a myriad of shrubs abloom in a colourful floral display. Photo: Adam Creed, Qld Govt. 13
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