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Ocean adventures

Posted in Ocean Adventures with tags , , , , , , , , on December 16, 2012 by maroochy river jet ski

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Mount Ninderry and waterways

Posted in River Tours, The Maroochy river geography, plants & wildlife with tags , , , , , , , on July 10, 2012 by maroochy river jet ski

It is only recently that the ecological and economic importance of mangroves has been fully appreciated with an estimated 75% of commercial catches originating from these diminishing resources. Join our experienced guides for a tour with a difference as we branch off the main river and venture into some of SE Queensland’s most pristine water ways. Our eco friendly quiet personal watercraft, enable us to access areas of national park which very few ever experience.

A walk along the coastal path

Posted in Top spots with tags , , , , , , , on July 10, 2012 by maroochy river jet ski

You can follow a wide coastal path for several kilometers along the Maroochy river and beaches, and because of it’s location and environment you can see a beautiful array of wildlife along the way.ImageImageImageImageImage

The Maroochy river

Posted in River Tours, The Maroochy river geography, plants & wildlife with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on July 4, 2012 by maroochy river jet ski

The Maroochy river today reflects the mysteries of the land and mountains surrounding it.The catchment mountains are easily seen from the reaches of the river-Buderim mountain to the south, Blackall range to the west, mount Nindery and mount coolum to the north, all distinctive and beautiful features, providing approximately 440 square kilometers of catchment to the Maroochy river.

The Coastal river estuary has a high conservation value as it is recognised as South East Queenslands only largely undisturbed estuary with the best developed and most extensive mangrove community, containing 66% of the total estuarine mangrove forests in South East Queensland.

Within it’s reaches this most special river supports an astounding biodiversity of life. Boasting at least 120 species of birds, those found in mangroves to open rainforests. These include the Whimbrel, Kingfishers, the Eastern Curlew, Bartailed Godwit,Ducks,Herons,Thornbills, Doves, Stilts, Whipbirds,Terns, Sandpippers,Plovers, Honeyeaters Pelicans and Bitterns.

The river wetlands supports the nurseries of approximately 75% of marine life being prawns,crabs and fish, Whiting,mullet,bream,flathead,mangrove jacks and school jew to name a few.Countless reptiles laze along the river edge. Water dragons, lace monitors and snakes. Swamp wallabies, whip tail wallabies and grey kangaroos spend the cooler moths feeding and sleeping along the riverbanks.

As well as being a beautiful feature for the area and of high conservation value the Maroochy river has many recreational uses a prime spot for water sports and fishing.

On the river

Posted in on the pontoon with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 17, 2012 by maroochy river jet ski

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Just magic

Posted in Ocean Adventures with tags , , , , , , , , on June 17, 2012 by maroochy river jet ski

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Awesome days on the river

Posted in River Tours with tags , , , , , , , on June 17, 2012 by maroochy river jet ski

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