Finding Solitude on the River of Mirrors


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June 13th 2021
Published: June 13th 2021
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After a relaxing stopover at my parents' house in Brisbane, my northward migration continued with the short trip up to Noosa on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. But as picturesque as the scenery around Noosa may be - with a headland covered in coastal forest and lined with beautiful beaches - my main reason for visiting was to get up into the Cooloola Recreation Area section of the nearby Great Sandy... Read Full Entry



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One day down, three to goOne day down, three to go
One day down, three to go

Arriving at campsite 5 on day 1
Natural LandingNatural Landing
Natural Landing

Back on dry land after the first day's paddling
Secluded CampsiteSecluded Campsite
Secluded Campsite

From the river to the forest at campsite 5
Shades of GrayShades of Gray
Shades of Gray

Steely skies above and below on day 2
Secluded stretch of riverSecluded stretch of river
Secluded stretch of river

Far upstream on the Noosa River
Calm WatersCalm Waters
Calm Waters

Side creek on the way to campsite 15
Last campsite on the riverLast campsite on the river
Last campsite on the river

Arriving at campsite 15 at the end of day 2
High and DryHigh and Dry
High and Dry

Unloading the kayak at campsite 15
Secluded Swimming SpotSecluded Swimming Spot
Secluded Swimming Spot

The view from campsite 15
Kayak LimboKayak Limbo
Kayak Limbo

Negotiating treefall on Teewah Creek
End of the LineEnd of the Line
End of the Line

As far as I could go on the Noosa River, about 30km upstream from Kinaba
Natural ObstaclesNatural Obstacles
Natural Obstacles

Dead wood punctuating the upper stretches of the Noosa River
Loving the SerenityLoving the Serenity
Loving the Serenity

Capturing the moment early on day 3
Slicing though a MirrorSlicing though a Mirror
Slicing though a Mirror

Heading downstream on day 3
Bush SettingBush Setting
Bush Setting

Campsite 1, at the end of day 3
Sublime SilhouetteSublime Silhouette
Sublime Silhouette

The view from campsite 1, at dusk on day 3
Nature's MirrorNature's Mirror
Nature's Mirror

The view from campsite 1, early on day 4
Birds of every shape and sizeBirds of every shape and size
Birds of every shape and size

Cormorant taking a break from fishing near Lake Como
Birds of every shape and sizeBirds of every shape and size
Birds of every shape and size

Great Egret patrolling the shallows of Lake Cootharaba
Birds of every shape and sizeBirds of every shape and size
Birds of every shape and size

Bush Stone Curlew at the campground at Elanda Point
Birds of every shape and sizeBirds of every shape and size
Birds of every shape and size

Friendly duck dropping by for a cup of tea



14th June 2021
Life in the Slow Lane

Slow life
This looks like a great trip. Thanks for taking us along.

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