• You may be lucky enough to spot birds like this vulnerable beach thick-knee. Photo credit: Shawn Huddy © Queensland Government
• You may spot a lace monitor at the Wreck Rock day-use area. Photo credit: Shawn Huddy © Queensland Government
• Bring your binoculars and look for honeyeaters and other birds feeding on blossoms. Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
• Go for a calming beach walk at Wreck Rock day-use area. Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
• Enjoy a great day out on the stunning beaches at Wreck Rock day-use area. Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
• Throw in a fishing line and try your luck from the beach. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
• There is a toilet for visitors to Wreck Rock day-use area. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
• Explore the rock pools at Wreck Rock beach. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
• Wreck Rock day-use area is walking distance from the beach. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw

A beautiful spot just a short walk from the beach, Wreck Rock day-use area is perfect for a family picnic after a morning drive.

Head to the uncrowded beach to fossick in the rock pools or stroll along the beach to Middle Rock—2.5km to the north. Look for brahminy kites soaring along the coastline or crested terns and pied oystercatchers paddling in the sea.

Grab your fishing gear, go for a paddle in your kayak or just relax under a shady tree and watch the world go by.

Getting there and getting around

Wreck Rock day-use area is in Deepwater National Park, about 6.5km south of Agnes Water on the Central Queensland coast.

The day-use area is 3.4km from the southern entrance, accessible by conventional vehicle, or 7.1km from the northern entrance, on the Deepwater coastal drive, accessible by high-clearance 4WD only.

• Be respectful of the park neighbours by staying off private property.
• Remember all vehicles must be registered, drivers must be licensed and all Queensland road rules apply, even on beaches.

From Bundaberg

Conventional vehicles can access Wreck Rock camping area and Wreck Rock day-use area from the south.

High clearance four-wheel-drive (4WD) is required for accessing other areas.

Access roads to camping areas are suitable for camper trailers. Caravan access is not possible.

• From Bundaberg, take the Rosedale–Seventeen Seventy Road (sometimes signposted as 1770) approximately 58km to Berajondo.
• Turn right into Tablelands Road, 500m before Berajondo.
• Travel along Tablelands Road for 2.8km and turn right into Hills Road.
• Proceed for 19.2km to a T-junction.
• Turn right into Coast Road and follow it for 5.6km.
• Just before Wartburg, turn left into Fernfield Road.
• Travel 7.5km then turn left into Deepwater Road.
• Follow the road 10.5km, cross the concrete ford, swing right and then turn immediately left into Wreck Rock Road. This is the start of the Deepwater coastal drive.
• From here the park boundary is 2km, the Wreck Rock camping area turnoff is 5.5km and Middle Rock camping area (accessible only by high clearance 4WD) a further 3km.

From Agnes Water

High clearance four-wheel-drive (4WD) access only.

• From Agnes Water, follow Springs Road for 4.4km.
• Turn right into Wreck Rock Road (unsealed, sand track). This is the start of the Deepwater coastal drive.
• The northern park boundary is 2km along this road.
• Middle Rock camping area is 14km south of Agnes Water.
• Wreck Rock camping area is 17km south of Agnes Water.

Wheelchair access

There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Wreck Rock day-use area is open 24 hours a day

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Deepwater safely.