Noosa National Park is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 121 km north of Brisbane. It is situated near Noosa Heads between the Pacific Ocean and the Sunshine Coast's northern area of urban development and extends southwards, past Lake Weyba to Coolum.

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Several beaches in the park provide good locations for swimming. Rockclimbing, fishing, surfing and snorkeling are other recreational activities undertaken in the park, while camping is banned. The reserve officially became a national park in 1939. A management plan for the park was released in October 1999.

In 2003, an extra 300 hectares at Coolum were added to park.

Flora

The Headlands Section of the park contains pockets of rainforest where hoop and kauri pines dominate. The Peregian Section is known for its wildflowers which blossom in spring, particularly the rare swamp orchid and Christmas bells. Noosa National Park is also home to endangered species such as the red goshawk.

Walking tracks

thumb|Walking track in Noosa National park Australia

An oceanway runs from the Noosa River mouth along Hastings Street town centre and then out around the Noosa National Park headlands and beaches to Sunshine Beach.

The highest point in the park is Noosa Hill. One of the walking tracks in the park leads to the top of the 147 m hill. Another track leads to Hell's Gate, one of the park's headlands. This track is the most traversed trail in Queensland.

See also

  • Great Sandy National Park
  • Noosa Biosphere Reserve
  • Protected areas of Queensland

References

  • Noosa Parks Association