Rivers & Creeks

Aerial view of river

There are three river catchments located within the Noosa Shire Council area, with Noosa River catchment being the largest, occupying nearly two-thirds of the Shire.

The Noosa River flows south from the Cooloola Section of the Great Sandy National Park into Laguna Bay. It is fed by springs that drain major sand deposits and is one of the few Queensland Rivers with a continuous year-round freshwater inflow.

A number of the Mary River tributaries are located in the hinterland regions of Noosa Shire. Six Mile Creek is the largest of these and Lake Macdonald is the impounded reservoir of the Six Mile Creek Dam, which forms part of South East Queensland's drinking water supply. These creeks flow into the Mary River and north to Hervey Bay.

Tributaries of the Maroochy River catchment are found in the southern parts of the Shire near Lake Weyba. These are the headwaters of Doonan Creek and the northern arm of Stumers Creek. Both these creeks flow south from the Noosa border.

Statistics and Facts

Management of Rivers and Creeks

The table below provides a summary of common issues concerning the management of waterways.

The following community-based organisations also have key roles to play in the management of our waterways.

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