Seagrass meadows, mangroves, rocky shores, reefs, sandy beaches, bays, sheltered channels, rivers, creeks and estuaries host a wealth of wildlife including whales, turtles, dugong, grey nurse sharks, fish, corals, birds and several diving opportunities, including Simpson and Hardie artificial reefs and the ex-HMAS Tobruk, to appreciate aquatic wildlife.
Location
The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Baffle Creek in the north to Double Island Point in the south. It includes Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles.
Park facilities
- Camping
- Boating
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
Highlights and announcements
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Find out about how the zoning plan applies across the marine park.
- Seasonal Shorebird Closure Areas 12 August 2024 to 1 May 2025
- On water signage in Great Sandy Marine Park 21 May 2024 to 1 May 2025
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Zone and designated area information for the Great Sandy Marine Park and Moreton Bay Marine Park.
