Great Sandy Marine Park
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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
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Staying safe
Looking after the park
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