Teewah Beach | Freshwater camping area | Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park | Drone

Teewah Beach camping area is in Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park, on the Sunshine Coast between Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach (155–240km north of Brisbane). The beach camping area can be reached by 4WD only. The 15km long camping area extends along Cooloola's eastern beach and can be reached via the Cooloola beach drive. You can access the Cooloola beach drive from the southern entrance on Noosa North Shore, and the northern beach entrance at Rainbow Beach. You need a high-clearance 4WD to drive on Cooloola's beaches. The camping area can also be reached via the inland Freshwater Road, from Rainbow Beach. Noosa North Shore Car Ferries operate two car ferries 365 days a year from the river end of Moorindil Street, Tewantin and depart approximately every ten minutes. Visit https://www.noosanorthshoreferries.co... for more information about operating time and fare details. You need to reduce tyre pressure to maintain traction, but remember to keep within your manufacturer's specifications if you do decide to adjust your tyre pressure. And don't forget to consider the load your vehicle is carrying. Teewah Beach camping area is open 24 hours a day. Check-in to your camp after 2pm and check-out by 11am on the day of departure. Long beaches backed by high sand dunes, tranquil waterways, wildflower heaths, freshwater lakes, woodlands and forests make Cooloola a popular holiday destination and a vital refuge for coastal wildlife. Camping permits are required prior to camping at all sites and fees apply. Capacity is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment during peak periods. Rangers may visit camps during the day to check permits and answer questions. Visit https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/co... to find out more about camping in Cooloola Recreation Area (including maps). Read before you visit for information about essentials to bring with you when camping in the Cooloola Recreation Area. Vehicle access permits are required to access this camping area. Access campsites via formed tracks only. Vehicles, tents and camping equipment are not permitted on the foredunes for area protection. This area suitable for tent camping beside a vehicle; walk-in camping; off-road caravans and camper trailers with high clearance. Mobile phone coverage is not available. There is a pay phone at Freshwater camping area, just north of Teewah Beach camping area. Freshwater camping area is in the northern part of Cooloola, at the end of Freshwater Road, near the entrance to Cooloola's eastern beach. You can access the camping area via Freshwater Road or the Cooloola beach drive