The Noosa River will soon become a whole lot quieter and calmer following the Queensland Government’s announcement that it has been gazetted a Marine Zone.

The Noosa River Marine Zone limits all commercial and recreational jet-ski activities—excluding emergency services—to the area of the river downstream of the Noosa Waters canal entrance at Noosaville to the river mouth.
All jet-ski activities will be prohibited on the remainder of the river.

The marine zone also amends water ski areas to the current ski runs 1 and 2 between Tewantin and Lake Cooroibah and prohibits hovercraft, air propelled craft and seaplanes operating anywhere on the river.

The commercial jet-ski area on the northern bank of the river opposite Noosaville will continue to operate.
The marine zone is created as a regulation under the Marine Safety Act and is enforceable. Fines of $300 or higher can be imposed.

Kite-surfing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, tour boat cruising and houseboat activities will not be affected by the marine zone. See council’s website for detailed information.

Article at http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=noosa-river-plan