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Surf Spots Caloundra has eight spots facing both north and south. Kings Beach often looks messy and crappy but transforms to hollow, pitching peaks when NEÕers hit. The groyne at the southern end sits on a rock shelf and entertains thick, cylindrical lefts in most NE-SE swells and is protected from any N wind. A bit further south at Happy's, the sandbars that flank the Pumicestone Passage can output long, full lefts. Moffats is home to the mal and somewhere to tune-up on cutbacks between the long, crumbly sections, which are more makeable at higher tides. The Reef is a 20mins paddle and should only be undertaken by accomplished surfers who can manage the drop and spitting keg. Anne Street Reef can get real good on moderate swells, when powerful lefts and rights appear, attracting a crowd. Dicky Beach and Neill St are hollow with a thumping shorey, so naturally a lot of bodyboarders. The surf becomes less crowded and more powerful towards Wurtulla and Long Track in the Currimundi Lake Conservation Park. Source: www.lowpressure.co.uk/surftravelplanner/region.aspx?regio...

Pandanus Palm - Pandanus tectorious Pandanus Palm In the summer heat, I guess the perfect place to be will be seeking some shade on the beach. Pandanus palm is possibly a palm you might be sitting under on one of our local beaches. Native in Australia from the Northern Rivers to Cape York, Pandanus palm is a cultural asset to Indigenous peoples of Australia, the Pacific Islands and beyond. Pandanus has many uses including weaving materials, food, medicine, ceremonial uses and building supplies. Found on coastal lowland plant communities, Pandanus is found typically on the edge of the ocean and is so stunning on the foredune as you see often. Source: www.hwyhaven.com.au/Natives-by-mnth.html

Coolum is a relaxed beachside village popular with families and couples and is just 20 minutes south of Noosa Heads. With a year-round patrolled surf beach and wonderful bays to explore, Coolum Beach is perfect to get away and enjoy the natural coastal environment. Proudly protective of the environment, Coolum Coast Care has created wonderful sanctuaries for flora and fauna, boasting many natural bushwalks from the Northern Mount Emu, winding through Coolum Beach to Yaroomba and including Mount Coolum. This landmark mountain which greets you as you drive north towards Noosa requires a good level of fitness to climb but offers stunning views. It is accessible via Tanah Street West, off David Low Way. Source: www.visitnoosa.com.au/destinations/surrounds/coolum-beach

Noosa is home to a range of pristine natural environments - from waterways full of birdlife to rocky headlands where you can watch whales swim past. Noosa's Main Beach is one of the only north-facing beaches on the east coast of Australia and is calm on most days. Source: www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-inform...