Noosa North Shore: Beach, Riding Trails and Hotels

When planning a stay in Noosa North Shore, it is worth distinguishing beach activities by mode of transport and direction. Riders can ride north or south from the first vehicle access point; the described beach drive for vehicles heads south. There is also a designated dog-friendly stretch of beach, a connection to the inland horse trail from Tewantin, and a ferry with return transport.

Beach and Inland Riding Trails

The Noosa North Shore horseriding area extends along Cooloola’s southern beach from Noosa North Shore to Teewah township. From the first vehicle access point on the beach, riders can head north towards Teewah township or south towards the Noosa River. This gives you two different directions and landmarks to choose from when navigating the beach.

The Noosa Council inland horse trail from Tewantin is also relevant to your plans: it connects to the beach riding area. This makes it possible to consider the direction of travel on the beach separately from whether you want to include the connected inland horse trail. Check the current restrictions on riding before your visit.

Beach Drive and Vehicle Restrictions

The Noosa North Shore beach drive runs south from the first beach access point on Noosa North Shore to the mouth of the Noosa River. At the first beach access point, vehicles can only travel south. The beach between the first and third beach access points is closed to vehicles. The rules for driving therefore differ from the two riding directions.

If you are planning a beach drive, take the southerly route and the closed stretch between the access points into account. Current conditions and restrictions may change, so check the rules in force before setting out. This lets you plan the vehicle route separately from the options for riders.

Birds and Dog-Friendly Beach Section

Oystercatchers, red-capped plovers and masked lapwings can be seen on the open beach. Sightings vary and are not guaranteed. If you are interested in birds, the species mentioned may give you a reason to appreciate the open beach from this perspective too, without assuming that you will see any particular bird.

The dog-friendly area is on the southern stretch of Cooloola’s Teewah Beach and extends from Noosa North Shore to Teewah township. If you are planning a visit with a dog, use this designated section as your guide and check the current restrictions before your visit.

Ferry Connection for Travel Planning

The Noosa North Shore ferry service connects the river end of Moorindil Street in Tewantin with Maximillion Road on Noosa North Shore and offers return transport. If you are planning to use this connection for your trip, check the latest service information in advance.

This keeps the different routes and conditions clearly separate when planning.

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