Noosa National Park

Noosa National Park is a stunning coastal wilderness located in Queensland, Australia.

It stretches southwards past Lake Weyba to Coolum and covers 4,000 hectares of land. Divided into four sections, the park attracts over one million visitors each year.

The park offers several beaches for swimming, although they are not patrolled. Visitors can also enjoy activities such as rock climbing, surfing, fishing, and snorkeling. Alexandria Bay is not recommended for swimming due to strong currents, and the southern end of the bay is unofficially clothing optional. Camping is not allowed in the park.

The formation of Noosa National Park dates back to the Pleistocene era, with parabolic high dunes shaping the landforms. It was officially designated a national park in 1939 after efforts by early settlers and the Noosa Parks Association to protect the area. In 2003, an additional 300 hectares at Coolum were included in the park.

The park is home to diverse vegetation, including rainforests dominated by hoop and kauri pines in the Headlands section. Other plant species include pandanus palms, wallum heaths, eucalypt forests, and grasslands. The Peregian Section is known for its wildflowers, with the rare swamp orchid and Christmas bells being prominent.

Noosa National Park supports a wide range of wildlife, including the endangered red goshawk and koalas. Bird species such as glossy black cockatoos, eastern yellow robins, and satin bowerbirds can be found in the park. Mammals like the common ringtail possum, brushtail possum, and short-nosed bandicoot also inhabit the park. Visitors can witness migrating