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'''Noosa National Park''' is a national park in [[Queensland]], Australia, 121&nbsp;km north of [[Brisbane]]. It is situated near [[Noosa Heads, Queensland|Noosa Heads]] between the Pacific Ocean and the [[Sunshine Coast, Queensland|Sunshine Coasts]]'s northern area of urban development and extends southwards, past [[Lake Weyba]] to [[Coolum, Queensland|Coolum]].<ref name="annp"/>
'''Noosa National Park''' is a national park in [[Queensland]], Australia, 121&nbsp;km north of [[Brisbane]]. It is situated near [[Noosa Heads, Queensland|Noosa Heads]] between the Pacific Ocean and the [[Sunshine Coast, Queensland|Sunshine Coast]]'s northern area of urban development and extends southwards, past [[Lake Weyba]] to [[Coolum, Queensland|Coolum]].<ref name="annp"/>


==Geography==
==Geography==
The 4,000 hectare park is divided into four sections; Headland Section, Peregian Section, Emu Mountain Section and the East Weyba Section.<ref name="annp"/> Noosa National Park is the most popular national park in the country, with more than 1 million visits each year.<ref name="ntr">{{Cite web |url=http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/publications/nrs/noosa.html |title=Noosa tourism and reserves |accessdate=23 September 2010 |date=16 September 2010 |publisher=[[Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/media-room/2009/01/m01369.html |title=Noosa Parks Association is EPA partner at information centre |accessdate=25 September 2010 |date=20 January 2009 |work=Media Release |publisher=Department of Environment and Resource Management }}</ref>
The 4,000-hectare park is divided into four sections; Headland Section, Peregian Section, Emu Mountain Section and the East Weyba Section.<ref name="annp"/> Noosa National Park is the most popular national park in the country, with more than 1 million visits each year.<ref name="ntr">{{Cite web |url=http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/publications/nrs/noosa.html |title=Noosa tourism and reserves |access-date=23 September 2010 |date=16 September 2010 |publisher=[[Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/media-room/2009/01/m01369.html |title=Noosa Parks Association is EPA partner at information centre |access-date=25 September 2010 |date=20 January 2009 |work=Media Release |publisher=Department of Environment and Resource Management |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109160933/http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/media-room/2009/01/m01369.html |archive-date=9 January 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
[[File:Lake Weyba (2099873732).jpg|thumb|[[Lake Weyba]]]]
[[File:Lake Weyba (2099873732).jpg|thumb|[[Lake Weyba]]]]
Several beaches in the park provide good locations for swimming.<ref name="discover"/> These beaches are not patrolled. Swimmers should be aware of strong currents at Alexandria Bay. The southern end of Alexandria Bay is unofficially clothing optional.<ref name="annp">{{Cite web |url=http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/noosa/about.html |title=About Noosa National Park |accessdate=23 September 2010 |date=29 April 2010 |publisher=Department of Environment and Resource Management }}</ref> Rockclimbing, fishing, surfing and snorkeling are other recreational activities undertaken in the park, while camping is banned.<ref name="discover"/>
Several beaches in the park provide good locations for swimming.<ref name="discover"/> These beaches are not patrolled. Swimmers should be aware of strong currents at Alexandria Bay. The southern end of Alexandria Bay is unofficially clothing optional.<ref name="annp">{{Cite web |url=http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/noosa/about.html |title=About Noosa National Park |access-date=23 September 2010 |date=29 April 2010 |publisher=Department of Environment and Resource Management |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216032407/http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/noosa/about.html |archive-date=16 December 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Rockclimbing, fishing, surfing and snorkeling are other recreational activities undertaken in the park, while camping is banned.<ref name="discover"/>


==History==
==History==
The land area of what is today part of Noosa National Park was formed by a series of landforms, including parabolic high dunes from the [[Pleistocene]] era, but also includes [[sandplain]]s, that have continuously been forming since the [[Quaternary]] era. Nearby is Hell's Gate, which has been a sandstone cliff when it created the [[cove]]s around 190 million years ago.

The early settlers of Noosa Heads set aside a reserve to protect the area in 1879.<ref name="discover">{{Cite book |title=Discover Australia's National Parks |last=Hema Maps |year=1997 |publisher=[[Random House]] Australia |location=Milsons Point, New South Wales |isbn=1-875992-47-2 |pages=200 }}</ref> The reserve officially became a national park in 1939.<ref name="annp"/>
The early settlers of Noosa Heads set aside a reserve to protect the area in 1879.<ref name="discover">{{Cite book |title=Discover Australia's National Parks |last=Hema Maps |year=1997 |publisher=[[Random House]] Australia |location=Milsons Point, New South Wales |isbn=1-875992-47-2 |pages=200 }}</ref> The reserve officially became a national park in 1939.<ref name="annp"/>


Advocates for the park's protection were active in the early 1960s when the Noosa Parks Association was formed at time when urban development was threatening the wilderness area.<ref name="dvd">{{Cite news |url=http://www.noosanews.com.au/story/2009/11/27/dvd-shows-how-national-park-saved/ |title=DVD shows how national park saved |author=Gail Forrer-Arnold |accessdate=23 September 2010 |date=27 November 2009 |work=Noosa News |publisher=APN News & Media }}</ref> A management plan for the park was released in October 1999.<ref name="nnpmp">{{Cite news |url=http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/services_resources/item_details.php?item_id=200873 |title=Noosa National Park management plan |accessdate=23 September 2010 |date=9 September 2010 |publisher=Department of Environment and Resource Management }}</ref>
Advocates for the park's protection were active in the early 1960s when the Noosa Parks Association was formed at time when urban development was threatening the wilderness area.<ref name="dvd">{{Cite news |url=http://www.noosanews.com.au/story/2009/11/27/dvd-shows-how-national-park-saved/ |title=DVD shows how national park saved |author=Gail Forrer-Arnold |access-date=23 September 2010 |date=27 November 2009 |work=Noosa News |publisher=APN News & Media }}</ref> A management plan for the park was released in October 1999.<ref name="nnpmp">{{Cite news |url=http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/services_resources/item_details.php?item_id=200873 |title=Noosa National Park management plan |access-date=23 September 2010 |date=9 September 2010 |publisher=Department of Environment and Resource Management |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317192521/http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/services_resources/item_details.php?item_id=200873 |archive-date=17 March 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 2003, an extra 300 hectares at Coolum were added to park.<ref name="mlnnp">{{Cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200302/s788858.htm |title=More land for Noosa National Park |accessdate=23 September 2010 |date=20 February 2003 |work=[[ABC News Online]] |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation }}</ref>
In 2003, an extra 300 hectares at Coolum were added to park.<ref name="mlnnp">{{Cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200302/s788858.htm |title=More land for Noosa National Park |access-date=23 September 2010 |date=20 February 2003 |work=[[ABC News Online]] |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation }}</ref>


==Flora==
==Flora==
The Headlands Section of the park contains pockets of rainforest where [[hoop pine|hoop]] and [[kauri pine]]s dominate.<ref name="annp"/> There are also areas of open [[eucalypt]] forest, [[wallum]] [[heath (habitat)|heath]]s, [[pandanus|pandanus palms]] and grasslands.<ref name="discover"/><ref name="xqnp">{{Cite book |title=Explore Queensland's National Parks |year=2008 |publisher=Explore Australia Publishing |location=Prahran, Victoria |isbn=978-1-74117-245-4 |pages=49 }}</ref> The Peregian Section is known for its wildflowers which blossom in spring, particularly the rare [[Phaius tancarvilleae|swamp orchid]] and [[Blandfordia|Christmas bells]].<ref name="annp"/><ref name="xqnp"/>
The Headlands Section of the park contains pockets of rainforest where [[hoop pine|hoop]] and [[kauri pine]]s dominate.<ref name="annp"/> There are also areas of open [[eucalypt]] forest, [[wallum]] [[heath (habitat)|heath]]s, [[pandanus|pandanus palms]] and grasslands.<ref name="discover"/><ref name="xqnp">{{Cite book |title=Explore Queensland's National Parks |year=2008 |publisher=Explore Australia Publishing |location=Prahran, Victoria |isbn=978-1-74117-245-4 |pages=49 }}</ref> The Peregian Section is known for its wildflowers which blossom in spring, particularly the rare [[Phaius tankervilleae|swamp orchid]] and [[Blandfordia|Christmas bells]].<ref name="annp"/><ref name="xqnp"/>


==Fauna==
==Fauna==
A population of [[koala]]s is found in the park, as are mammal species such as the [[short-nosed bandicoot]], [[common ringtail possum]], [[brushtail possum]].<ref name="discover"/> Birds such as the [[eastern ground parrot]], [[glossy black cockatoo]], [[eastern yellow robin]], [[rufous fantail]], [[satin bowerbird]] and [[crimson rosella]] are all found in the park's forests.<ref name="discover"/> Headlands in the park are a popular place to watch migrating [[humpback whale]]s.<ref name="wne">{{Cite news |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/outdoors/whales-northern-exposure/story-e6frer76-1111113845585 |title=Whales' northern exposure |author=Phil Hammond |accessdate=23 September 2010 |date=29 June 2007 |work=[[The Courier-Mail]] |publisher=Queensland Newspapers }}</ref>
A population of [[koala]]s is found in the park, as are mammal species such as the [[short-nosed bandicoot]], [[common ringtail possum]], [[brushtail possum]].<ref name="discover"/> Birds such as the [[eastern ground parrot]], [[glossy black cockatoo]], [[eastern yellow robin]], [[rufous fantail]], [[satin bowerbird]] and [[crimson rosella]] are all found in the park's forests.<ref name="discover"/> Headlands in the park are a popular place to watch migrating [[humpback whale]]s.<ref name="wne">{{Cite news |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/outdoors/whales-northern-exposure/story-e6frer76-1111113845585 |title=Whales' northern exposure |author=Phil Hammond |access-date=23 September 2010 |date=29 June 2007 |work=[[The Courier-Mail]] |publisher=Queensland Newspapers }}</ref> Noosa National Park is also home to endangered species such as the red goshawk.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wrigley|first=Kelseigh|date=November 19, 2020|title=The Weekender: Noosa, Queensland|url=https://www.hunterandbligh.com.au/travel/the-weekender-noosa-queensland/|access-date=3 December 2020|website=Hunter and Bligh}}</ref>


==Walking tracks==
==Walking tracks==
[[File:Walkway in Noosa National park Australia.jpg|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, Queensland|Sunshine Beach]].
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, Queensland|Sunshine Beach]].


The highest point in the park is Noosa Hill. One of the [[trail|walking track]]s in the park leads to the top of the 147&nbsp;m hill.<ref name="discover"/> There are a total of five walking tracks with the longest being 8&nbsp;km.<ref name="qh">{{Cite web |url=http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/things-to-see-and-do/noosa-national-park/index.cfm |title=Noosa National Park |accessdate=22 September 2010 |work=queenslandholidays.com.au |publisher=Tourism Queensland }}</ref> Another track leads to Hell's Gate, one of the park's [[headland]]s. This track is the most traversed trail in Queensland.<ref name="npnhg">{{Cite news |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/national-park-at-noosas-hells-gate-raped-by-heavy-machinery-and-development/story-e6freoof-1225854916896 |title=National Park at Noosa's Hell's Gates 'raped' by heavy machinery and development |accessdate=22 September 2010 |date=17 April 2010 |work=[[The Sunday Mail (Brisbane)|The Sunday Mail]] |publisher=Queensland Newspapers }}</ref>
The highest point in the park is Noosa Hill. One of the [[trail|walking track]]s in the park leads to the top of the 147&nbsp;m hill.<ref name="discover"/> There are a total of five walking tracks with the longest being 8&nbsp;km.<ref name="qh">{{Cite web |url=http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/things-to-see-and-do/noosa-national-park/index.cfm |title=Noosa National Park |access-date=22 September 2010 |work=queenslandholidays.com.au |publisher=Tourism Queensland }}</ref> Another track leads to Hell's Gate, one of the park's [[headland]]s. This track is the most traversed trail in Queensland.<ref name="npnhg">{{Cite news |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/national-park-at-noosas-hells-gate-raped-by-heavy-machinery-and-development/story-e6freoof-1225854916896 |title=National Park at Noosa's Hell's Gates 'raped' by heavy machinery and development |access-date=22 September 2010 |date=17 April 2010 |work=[[The Sunday Mail (Brisbane)|The Sunday Mail]] |publisher=Queensland Newspapers }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:National parks of Queensland]]
[[Category:National Parks on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland]]
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1939]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1939]]

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Noosa National Park
Queensland
A beach on the headlands coastal trail
Noosa National Park is located in Queensland
Noosa National Park
Noosa National Park
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Coordinates26°23′04″S 153°06′46″E / 26.38444°S 153.11278°E / -26.38444; 153.11278
Established1939
Area28.83 km2 (11.1 sq mi)
Visitation1 million (in 2009)
Managing authoritiesQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteNoosa National Park
See alsoProtected areas of Queensland

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.[1]

Geography

The 4,000-hectare park is divided into four sections; Headland Section, Peregian Section, Emu Mountain Section and the East Weyba Section.[1] Noosa National Park is the most popular national park in the country, with more than 1 million visits each year.[2][3]

Lake Weyba

Several beaches in the park provide good locations for swimming.[4] These beaches are not patrolled. Swimmers should be aware of strong currents at Alexandria Bay. The southern end of Alexandria Bay is unofficially clothing optional.[1] Rockclimbing, fishing, surfing and snorkeling are other recreational activities undertaken in the park, while camping is banned.[4]

History

The land area of what is today part of Noosa National Park was formed by a series of landforms, including parabolic high dunes from the Pleistocene era, but also includes sandplains, that have continuously been forming since the Quaternary era. Nearby is Hell's Gate, which has been a sandstone cliff when it created the coves around 190 million years ago.

The early settlers of Noosa Heads set aside a reserve to protect the area in 1879.[4] The reserve officially became a national park in 1939.[1]

Advocates for the park's protection were active in the early 1960s when the Noosa Parks Association was formed at time when urban development was threatening the wilderness area.[5] A management plan for the park was released in October 1999.[6]

In 2003, an extra 300 hectares at Coolum were added to park.[7]

Flora

The Headlands Section of the park contains pockets of rainforest where hoop and kauri pines dominate.[1] There are also areas of open eucalypt forest, wallum heaths, pandanus palms and grasslands.[4][8] The Peregian Section is known for its wildflowers which blossom in spring, particularly the rare swamp orchid and Christmas bells.[1][8]

Fauna

A population of koalas is found in the park, as are mammal species such as the short-nosed bandicoot, common ringtail possum, brushtail possum.[4] Birds such as the eastern ground parrot, glossy black cockatoo, eastern yellow robin, rufous fantail, satin bowerbird and crimson rosella are all found in the park's forests.[4] Headlands in the park are a popular place to watch migrating humpback whales.[9] Noosa National Park is also home to endangered species such as the red goshawk.[10]

Walking tracks

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.[4] There are a total of five walking tracks with the longest being 8 km.[11] Another track leads to Hell's Gate, one of the park's headlands. This track is the most traversed trail in Queensland.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "About Noosa National Park". Department of Environment and Resource Management. 29 April 2010. Archived from the original on 16 December 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
  2. ^ "Noosa tourism and reserves". Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. 16 September 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
  3. ^ "Noosa Parks Association is EPA partner at information centre". Media Release. Department of Environment and Resource Management. 20 January 2009. Archived from the original on 9 January 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Hema Maps (1997). Discover Australia's National Parks. Milsons Point, New South Wales: Random House Australia. p. 200. ISBN 1-875992-47-2.
  5. ^ Gail Forrer-Arnold (27 November 2009). "DVD shows how national park saved". Noosa News. APN News & Media. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
  6. ^ "Noosa National Park management plan". Department of Environment and Resource Management. 9 September 2010. Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
  7. ^ "More land for Noosa National Park". ABC News Online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 February 2003. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
  8. ^ a b Explore Queensland's National Parks. Prahran, Victoria: Explore Australia Publishing. 2008. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-74117-245-4.
  9. ^ Phil Hammond (29 June 2007). "Whales' northern exposure". The Courier-Mail. Queensland Newspapers. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
  10. ^ Wrigley, Kelseigh (19 November 2020). "The Weekender: Noosa, Queensland". Hunter and Bligh. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  11. ^ "Noosa National Park". queenslandholidays.com.au. Tourism Queensland. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
  12. ^ "National Park at Noosa's Hell's Gates 'raped' by heavy machinery and development". The Sunday Mail. Queensland Newspapers. 17 April 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2010.

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