Can I go to Double Island Point?

Can I go to Double Island Point?

The walk is at Double Island Point and can be accessed from the Cooloola Beach drive between Noosa North Shore and Rainbow Beach. From the south end, drive 45km north along the Cooloola Beach drive to Double Island Point and the walk entrance.

Can you swim at Double Island?

The south side of Double Island Point is not patrolled by lifeguards, so you and your family must swim safely in the protected waters of the island. The water here is warm and a bright blue, making for a fun time swimming in the sea! Try swimming close by at Rainbow Beach where to waters are patrolled by lifeguards.

Can you camp on the beach at Double Island Point?

Camping is not permitted along the beach between Rainbow Beach township & Double Island Point, however there is a 15 km camping zone between the Noosa Shire boundary and Little Freshwater Creek that allows camping. You will also need to purchase a Vehicle Permit to travel along the beach.

Can you swim at Teewah Beach?

Here you’ll see the beautiful coloured sands reflecting out in the sunlight. This little bay is the perfect spot to set up the BBQ for an on-the-spot lunch or to have a swim in the calm water. If you make your way around to the coloured sands, you’ll meet a rocky section that is unpassable on high tide.

Are there dingoes at Double Island?

Wild dingoes It’s not uncommon to see them trotting down the beaches of Fraser Island and it’s a true privilege to see these golden coated beauts in their natural habitat.

Do you need a 4wd permit for Rainbow Beach?

Yes, the beach from Rainbow Beach Township to Middle Rocks is outside the recreation area and therefore does NOT require a vehicle permit. Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area does not require vehicle access permits.

Is there phone reception at Double Island Point?

The majority of the beach has no phone reception or working radio tower.

How much does it cost to camp on Double Island?

Cost: $6.65 per person, $3.65 per child, or $26.60 per family per night​. or call 13 74 68. Double Island Beach camping along Teewah Beach – a 15 km stretch. There are no defined sites.

Can you have fires at Cooloola?

A QPWS imposed fire prohibition is in place in the Cooloola Recreation Area, except in the QPWS provided fire rings at Poverty Point camping area. Campfires must not be lit anywhere else in the recreation area including in the Teewah Beach camping zones 1-7.

Is Teewah Beach a gazetted road?

“It’s a gazetted road, and like any other gazetted road in Queensland, pedestrians need to take care when crossing and parents need to take care of their kids,” he said.

Are you allowed dogs at Double Island Point?

No. Dogs and other domestic animals may not be taken into the Cooloola Recreation Area, except under written authority. This includes animals travelling in vehicles, vessels and trailers through the recreation area, that is: the beach from Middle Rock to Double Island Point.

Can you snorkel at Double Island Point?

The conditions for snorkelling at Double Island really need to be nice and calm. The wind can pick up from time to time making the water visibility not the best for snorkelling. However, the tour is still a great way to see sea turtles and other marine life.

What are the surf conditions at Double Island?

Waves at the beach tend to peel to the left Rarely crowded here. Beware of sharks ,rocks and jellyfish. The best conditions reported for surf at Double Island Point – North Coast occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southeast.

Is it safe to go to Double Island Point?

Double Island Point is a safe cyclone swell bet for extremely long rights by the lighthouse and occasional lefts on the beachbreak. Jelly legs and arms dictates walking back decreasing the chance of meeting the… more

How long does it take to get to Double Island?

DI is best reached two to three hours on either side of low tide from Rainbow Beach or from Noosa along the Great Beach Drive. Note: the only way to reach Double Island Point is with a four-wheel-drive vehicle and you will also need a vehicle access permit (VAP) to drive on the beach to get there.

Which is the nearest airport to Double Island?

The nearest passenger airport to Double Island Point – North Coast is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Australia, which is 75 km (47 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Double Island Point – North Coast is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), also in Australia, 162 km (101 miles) away.

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