Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve, Noosa Heads, QLD.

Noosa Marine Rescue Tower at Noosa Spit.

Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve, also known as Noosa Woods, is at the western end of the famous shopping precinct in Hastings Street, Noosa Heads. There are several large car parking areas along Claude Batton Drive which give easy access to a network of walking trails throughout the spit and provide access to Noosa Beach.

We parked about half way along Claude Batton Drive and walked west towards the Noosa River inlet. 

Secluded beach facing Noosa Inlet.

Terns resting on a sandbar in Noosa Inlet.

Then we explored the mangrove areas along Woods Bay. It's a good idea to wear insect protection if you venture into this area.

Woods Bay looking towards Noosa Parade.

Sacred Kingfisher at Noosa Woods.

Scarlet Honeyeater at Noosa Woods.

After returning to the car park we decided to leave the car where it was and followed another path out to Noosa Spit. We walked right past a very handsome Pied Butcherbird feasting on the fruit of a Beach Alectryon.

Pied Butcherbird.

Approaching the spit we noticed a Juvenile Striated Heron out in the open hunting for small crabs.

Juvenile Striated Heron in stealth mode.

We walked past the Marine Rescue Tower and watched boats crossing the bar. Even in calm conditions there are small waves for boats to negotiate. There are views towards Noosa Heads in one direction and down Noosa Beach to Noosa Heads in the other direction.

Crossing Noosa Bar. Noosa North Shore in the background.

Looking north-west from the break wall at the end of the spit.

Looking south-east towards Noosa Heads National Park.