Great Sandy Marine Park
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 Bay Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles.What's special
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 more.What's special?
Moon Point. Photo: EPA.
Getting there and getting around
Park features
Marine park zones and designated areas
Camping and accommodation
Things to do
Things to know before you go
Staying safe
Looking after the park
Park management
Tourism information links
Further information
Nature, culture and history
Further information
EPA Customer Service Centre
160 Ann Street, Brisbane
PO Box 15155, City East QLD 4002
ph 1300 130 372
fax (07) 3227 8749
email csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Open 8.30am–5pm Monday–Friday, except public holidays and Christmas to New Year
EPA Maryborough - Marine parks
Cnr Alice and Lennox Sts, Maryborough
PO Box 101, Maryborough QLD 4650
ph (07) 4121 1921
fax (07) 4121 1650
Smart Service (for camping bookings)
www.qld.gov.au/camping
ph 13 13 04
fax 1300 300 768
email enquiries@smartservice.qld.gov.au
