There are only two everglades in the world – one in Florida and one near Noosa in Queensland, Australia.
The extent of the Noosa Everglades is not defined but if you compare the Noosa River system with the Florida Everglades system, the Noosa Everglades may include the Upper Noosa River catchment area, the Upper Noosa River, Lake Cootharaba through to Lake Cooroibah and into Laguna Bay – as well as Donella Lake and Lake Weyba.
Known as the River of Mirrors because of the amazing reflections in the water, the Noosa Everglades catchment is well documented to include a 65km stretch of pristine waters, magnificent flora and fauna and narrow waterways.
The Kabi Kabi Aboriginal people once graced this fruitful land, which it is said they defended passionately.
Records suggest that the Kabi Kabi migrated less than other tribes due to the bountiful resources available to them here.
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