Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) have introduced mandatory portable toilet requirements at Pelican Bay and Dorrigo South camping areas (Inskip Point Recreation Area) from 01 June 2024. This initiative had been introduced to address high levels of bush toileting posing an unacceptable risk to the health and safety of campers and visitors and the area’s natural environment.

It is now an offence to camp at Pelican Bay and Dorrigo South camping areas without a portable toilet and penalties will apply. A minimum of one portable toilet per camping permit holder is required. Rangers will be on patrol to monitor compliance and educate campers about the benefits of using portable toilets.

Portable toilets must have a sealed waste holding tank and must be transportable and suitable for emptying into a portable toilet waste disposal facility. Bag and open bucket style toilets are not permitted. Images and further information are available here.

For your convenience, the Gympie Regional Council portable toilet waste disposal facility is located at Clarkson Drive, Rainbow Beach. Do not dispose of sanitary items, disposable nappies or toilet wipes into the toilet waste disposal facility as these items will block the system. Bag these items and take them home for disposal.

Do not empty your portable toilet waste into any toilets or general waste facilities in the recreation area as it creates a risk to human health and on-the-spot fines apply.

QPWS thanks you for your support and cooperation during this management change.

Note: This is a permanent management change for Pelican Bay and Dorrigo South camping areas. 

Please visit this park's page on the department's website for more park safety information.