The Noosa River is one of the great aquatic playgrounds in the Sunshine Coast region. Its lower reaches form a navigable waterway which has access to the Pacific Ocean via a bar crossing which has stone retaining walls to provide a protected entrance. In its upper reaches it stretches into the Noosa everglades and lakes which is a fabulous camping and fishing wilderness area and is visited by regular day tours from Noosa itself. There is a marina at Tewantin and this is the home of a number of commercial vessels which include the Noosa River Ferry and a few charter fishing boats which will take clients out over the bar for some deep sea fishing for mackerel, emperor, coral trout and many other species. You can also hire a tinny with an outboard motor for a cruise exploring the river or a family fishing trip. Also at Tewantin is a vehicle barge which takes cars across the river to the Noosa north shore and provides four wheel drive access to the Teewah Beach.