{{Short description|Beach in Queensland, Australia}} {{Use Australian English|date=June 2020}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} thumb|right|The Cherry Venture shipwreck '''Teewah Beach''' is a beach that extends from Double Island Point in Cooloola, Gympie Region through Noosa North Shore in the Shire of Noosa to the Noosa River in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Great Sandy National Park. The beach extends from approximately 25°56'11"S, 153°11'18"E to 26°22'44"S, 153°04'38"E, a distance of about 51 kilometres.<ref>{{cite QPN|33569|Teewah Beach|accessdate=31 October 2015}}</ref>
==Use as a road== For much of its length it is a designated road under Queensland government legislation. The beach provides a convenient access way to Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island for many 4WD enthusiasts. It is also a much sought-after destination in itself for those seeking a bush camping experience on the beach. Fees apply for camping.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/cooloola/camping.html|title = Camping in Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park|date = 15 January 2015|access-date = 31 October 2015|publisher = Queensland Government}}</ref> The Noosa North Shore area is not open to vehicular traffic.
The use of the beach by 4WD enthusiasts is a contentious issue. Many environmentalists see the 4WD car as a factor in the degradation of beach eco-systems. Others see it as their only means of experiencing a wilderness area and good fishing. As the beach is currently quite heavily used during holiday periods, fast moving vehicles can endanger those using the beach for recreation.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.news.com.au/national/teewah-beach-a-super-highway/story-e6frfkp9-1225849237132|title = Teewah Beach a 'super highway'|date = 4 April 2010|access-date = 31 October 2015|publisher = News Corporation}}</ref> Although the Queensland Government introduced vehicle access fees for use of the beach by vehicles, road safety issues remain a major concern.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/recreation-areas/vehicle_access_permit_fees.html|title = Vehicle access permit fees|date = 30 June 2015|access-date = 31 October 2015|publisher = Queensland Government}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/baby-hit-by-car-at-teewah-beach-campsite-20151005-gk1mbd.html|title = Baby hit by car at Teewah Beach campsite|last = Branco|first = Jorge|date = 5 October 2015|work = Brisbane Times|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref>
==Cherry Venture== The Singapore-registered cargo ship Cherry Venture ran aground here on 8 July 1973. It has been some time now since one could see the wreck on the beach. Its rusting hulk was removed in 2007 as being too dangerous to the many tourists who loved to climb through it against all warnings. The stainless steel propeller rests at Rainbow Beach as a monument.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Cherry-Venture-to-be-removed-next-month/2007/01/16/1168709731283.html|title = Cherry Venture to be removed next month|date = 16 January 2007|work = The Age|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref>
== Teewah Coloured Sands == The Teewah Coloured Sands are a stretch of sand cliffs along Teewah Beach within Noosa North Shore ({{coord|26|16|00|S|153|04|00|E|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Teewah Coloured Sands}}).<ref>{{cite QPN|33570|Teewah Coloured Sands|accessdate=31 October 2015}}</ref> The cliffs are up to 200 metres in height and the sand is in a range of colours, created through natural combinations of iron oxide and vegetable dyes.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Coloured Sands - Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Association|url = http://www.ourrainbowbeach.com.au/our-rainbow-beach/rainbow-beach/coloured-sands.html|website = www.ourrainbowbeach.com.au|access-date = 2015-10-31}}</ref>
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Category:Beaches of Queensland Category:South East Queensland