Redland BushwalkersA group of friendly, like minded people who enjoy a variety of activities in the great outdoors.
Redland Bushwalkers
Upper Noosa River Paddle 9-11 November
This event will have a maximum of 6 participants. Experienced paddlers only.
3 day/2 night paddle up the upper Noosa river. BYO kayak or hire one from Kanu Kapers (https://www.kanukapersaustralia.com/).
BYO lightweight camping gear, which will need to be packed into dry bags and into the boat.
We will launch from the Elanda Point canoe launch on Lake Cootharaba. From there we will make our way across the lake to the Kinaba Information Centre, where we’ll stop for morning tea. From here we will paddle to Fig Tree Point and then head up the Upper Noosa River to Harry’s Hut, where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we’ll continue on to campsite 2 and set up camp for 2 nights.
Total paddling distance today is 16.7 klm
Campsite 2 has a composting toilet and possibly a rain water tank. Drinking water must either be carried in, or alternatively river water or rain water (if available) should be treated before use. Please be advised that river water is heavily stained by tannins but otherwise safe to drink once treated.
On our 2nd day, we have several options: we can paddle to campsite 3 and walk to the sandblow (12km return), or paddle across the river and walk to Wandi Waterhole (12 km return), and/or paddle further upstream to check out more of this beautiful area from the water.
On our 3rd day we will pack up camp and paddle back to Elanda Point via the way we came.
Meet at Elanda Point canoe launch at 8am. The aim is to be on water by 9am. All members will be waitlisted. Contact me if you have not paddled with me before.