Getting to the North Shore
4WD is the best way to explore the North ShoreA visit to Noosa isn’t complete without a trip up the gorgeous 40 km stretch of white sand which begins at the northern side of the mouth of the Noosa River and ends at Double Island Point, the stepping off point for Fraser Island.
You can get to the North Shore by car if you drive to Tewantin and catch one of the regular ferries across. The ferry crosses continuously and takes about 5 minutes, holding about 6 vehicles. It costs $4 one way per vehicle. Be prepared to queue during the holiday season.
From there you can drive across to the beach and begin the spectacular drive up towards Rainbow Beach. Only 4WDs are permitted access onto the beach.
Be vigilant about checking tide times before your journey. Plan to do the drive during low tide, otherwise it’s easy to become stranded on the beach by a swiftly incoming tide.