We returned to Noosa to take the ferry boat cruise on the Noosa River. It was a 45 minute ride, each way, with a 45 minute stop at the marina. We got there at 1:00 PM and got the cheaper afternoon prices. We had some time to waste before the ferry was going to arrive at the Noosa Heads stop so we took a walk in the park and had our picnic lunch. We found a picnic table right at the water's edge and we watched a funny dog having the zoomies in the water. He must have been going after fish as he jumped up out the the water several times bounding along the shore line, splash splash splash! We then headed further into the park and reached the off leash dog beach. Score! Dogs were in every direction and the owners were having fun too. It was time to head back to the dock and by the time we got there, several folks were already waiting. We loaded up and enjoyed a great afternoon on the Noosa River.
Sunday was the day that the ladies used the rugby fields
The hard to pronounce town names reminded us a bit of Iceland's town names albeit the names are much shorter here
The traffic signs for the traffic circles look like yoga poses
Noosa Heads, our destination
Hamilton Road was quite busy
They know their champagne
Fishing on the pier
We walked to a nice riverside lunch spot and were entertained by this dog
He was chasing fish
But not catching any
The birds use the water bowls too
An off leash dog beach
The pooches are loving it
A nicely wooded path
Thanks to the Noosa Parks Association
Kookaburra
While we were waiting for the ferry we saw this girls climbing over the railing to jump off the bridge
Water sports of every kind
Rental boats
The 6 was clearly not 6 meters and the tide was in so it was barely 6 feet. This boat got caught and the awning got bent
Our cruise boat is arriving
What do you do with the Captains Daughter?
Wide open river
The mountain in the distance
A little sail boat
The coast guard at the ready
Pelicans resting
Its crowed on this fine day
A most modern house
Sand bars and the sea
More coast guard
One huge tree
One of the ferry stops and a sunset view for the bar
Homesteading on the water. Any "boat" in any condition can dock up indefinitely for free
The far bank was mostly unpopulated
A fine day to be on the water
A fine companion to share it with me
The name of the boat is "Such is Life"
This boat is sinking. The local town council is not happy about it either
Getting close to the final stop
The river continues off into the distance
This is a boat that I like
I don't know how seaworthy it is. It looks top heavy but it also looks like it could handle the ocean without any troubles
The Noosa Marina
Weather vane
A different kind of boat lift
This says lots
Bored or boring?
Great Crested Tern
The sun is getting lower
The shanty does not look any better in the rays of the setting sun
When you go too fast and your jet ski throws you off!
Out to the ocean
What's SUP, kayaker?
The pelicans are awake and waiting for the fishermen to return and process the catch
Italian throwback
A white bellied sea eagle
This is a fine place to stay
Green Kayak central
Lots of calm water to kayak on
Heading back and passing one of the many side channels
Mr. Gondola is heading back to Noosa
As the light is dimming are drive through the salt bush region
Mt. Coolum
Sun setting on the Maroochy River
