Freshwater Camp ground, Cooloola Coast 1st and 2nd of Mar

[Dave]

We have a camping trip planned for the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of March at Freshwater campground.

Since low tide is at 2:20pm.

Freshwater campground is around 200m behind the sand dunes, and has some grass, toilets, showers and is protected to a large degree from any wind. So the campground is not too sandy (compared to beach camping), and is in a non salty environment.

Things to explore in the area : Inskip point, possibly Tolara State Forest or Harry's Hut, Red Canyon, double Island point, and naturally swimming. The water is completely calm at double Island point if you don't like the waves.

The Details.
When - 1st and 2nd of Mar
Meeting Point - Shell Service Station north bound on the Bruce Highway near Johnston Rd (4249 Bruce Hwy, Coochine Creek 4519)
Time - 8:45 for 9 am departure
Costs - $5.45 per person per night for camping - booked through the NPRS website. Vehicle Permit - $10.70 per day
UHF: Channel 13
Trip Standard: Green
Trip Leader: Dave


If the Noosa car ferry is used - $6 one way, car and trailer $12-14 depending on length. The camp ground has toilets and coin operated showers ($1 for 4 minutes). There is water available however it needs to be treated before drinking. The camp site is back off the beach out of the wind. Further information can be found at http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/coolo ... mping_area

[Dalmatian]

Myself and Mel MIGHT be up for a day trip on Saturday.

[Stevon]

Hi Dave,

Steve, Yvonne & Simon will be more than likely come this weekend with you. I will confirm by Thursday but it all looks good.

[Stevon]

Sorry Dave I just got your email about the weekend. Should of looked before I commented. We won't be able to make it next weekend, so hope you have a great time.
Steve

[Dave]

Hi All,

I've just updated the original post to confirm the trip has been postponed to the 1st and 2nd of Mar. The tide times are far better this weekend, as it will give us the option to travel along the beach to see places like Red Canyon. I'm also hoping that we will have sunny weather. Since the campsite is near the beach, it's probably the coolist place to camp.

[Dalmatian]

wont be able to attend

[cuboid]

We are looking at coming for a day trip on the Saturday. We have to drop a few things off at Noosa so we would meet you guys at the ferry.

[BenJancz]

I'm going to come along on this one. If 4x4 doesn't engage at Noosa i will drive down the Freshwater track in 2wd

[mattmandy]

HI Dave count as in for the trip, looking forwards to meeting you.

[Dave]

Before people book that camp site, I was thinking of moving campsite a little to the south at Teewah beach. Would anyone have any objections to camp behind of the sand dunes .... maybe around the Red Canyon area?

And a small copy and paste typo. For people camping overnight, we need a vehicle permit only for Saturday but also for Sunday, i.e. 2 days.