Queensland > South Queensland > Sunshine Coast
Teewah Beach
| Type | Coastal |
| Conditions | E |
| Height | 30m / 98ft |
| Rating | PG2, HG2 When the wind is straight on Teewah is an easy beginner launch. When the wind shifts to NE, intermediate skills are required for launch, and it is wise to have an experienced pilots assist with take off |
Access to the site is by 4 wheel drive vehicle only. You need to cross the North Shore Vehicle Ferry at Tewantin ($15 each way). Buy tickets here. https://noosa-northshoreferries.com.au/ferry-tickets-and-prices/
In order to drive on the beach a recreational vehicle permit is also required. This can be purchased annually or daily. https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/management/managed-areas/recreation/vehicle-permits
Vehicle permits can be purchased at the National Parks office as you approach the Tewantin Ferry, or online (Cooloola Recreation Area). https://qpws.usedirect.com/QPWS/default.aspx
Landowners
The site is in a National Park, run by Queensland parks and Wildlife Services (QPWS) who are part of Departmen tof Environment and Science (DES)
Contact/Responsible
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Description
The SAFA recognised Site Manager is Sunshine Coast Free Flyers
Paraglider pilots must be members of Sunshine Coast Free Flyers to fly here. Very reasonably priced full annual and visitor membeships are available here https://freeflyers.com.au/membership-table/
Hang Glider pilots must be a member of either Sunshine Coast Free Flyers or Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators
To fly here you must be a current SAFA member, and a member of Sunshine Coast Free Flyers (PG and HG), or Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators (only accepts HG pilots as members). The SAFA recognised Site Manager is Sunshine Coast Free Flyers
Teewah Beach, rated PG2 and HG2, is located within the Cooloola Section of the Great Sandy National Park. Paragliding and hang gliding in National Parks are only allowed under a permit. Sunshine Coast Free Flyers has been granted a permit for it’s members to be allowed to fly from the Teewah Glider launch and land on the beach but with strict conditions. See site rules here: https://freeflyers.com.au/teewah-beach/
Takeoff
Take off information can be found here https://freeflyers.com.au/teewah-beach/
Landing
Landing information can be found here https://freeflyers.com.au/teewah-beach/
Flight
For information on flying Teewah, click here https://freeflyers.com.au/teewah-beach/
Hazards / Comments
For site hazards https://freeflyers.com.au/teewah-beach/