Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park and Moreton Island Recreation Area Quandamooka Country Brisbane

National park management with traditional owners

Mulgumpin’s national park and recreation area is jointly managed between the island’s traditional owners and native title holders, the Quandamooka People, and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Photo credit: © Bianca Holderness

Gheebulum Kunungai – ‘lightnings’ playground’

Mulgumpin’s national park was renamed in 2021 to Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park to reflect its strong cultural and historical significance. Gheebulum Kunungai means ‘lightnings’ playground’ in the language of the Quandamooka people. Photo credit: istock

Review of protected area management plan

The long-term plan for managing and conserving the natural and cultural values of Mulgumpin’s protected areas, including the national park and recreation area, is currently under review. Read more about this process and how you can keep informed. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Tall sand dunes, miles of sandy beaches, crystal clear creeks and lagoons, coastal heath, rocky headlands and abundant wildflowers make Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) a jewel in Moreton Bay.

Location

Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) is 40km by ferry from Brisbane.

Welcome

The Quandamooka community welcomes you to Mulgumpin (Moreton Island).

Accessible by

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Park facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Generators allowed (conditions apply)
Information centre
Park office
Passenger ferry
Toilets
Wifi
Tent camping
Camper trailer camping
Showers
Fishing
Walking

You might see humpback whales on their annual migrations from Cape Moreton.

Highlights and announcements

National park management with traditional owners
Image credit© Bianca Holderness

Mulgumpin’s national park and recreation area is jointly managed between the island’s traditional owners and native title holders, the Quandamooka People, and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
- more
Gheebulum Kunungai – ‘lightnings’ playground’
Image creditistock

Mulgumpin’s national park was renamed in 2021 to Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park to reflect its strong cultural and historical significance. Gheebulum Kunungai means ‘lightnings’ playground’ in the language of the Quandamooka people.
- more
Review of protected area management plan
Image creditAerial view of the southern end of Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park.© Tourism and Events Queensland

The long-term plan for managing and conserving the natural and cultural values of Mulgumpin’s protected areas, including the national park and recreation area, is currently under review. Read more about this process and how you can keep informed.
- more
Native title on Mulgumpin
Image creditMoreton Island National Park has kilometres of sandy beaches.Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland

Find out more information and background about native title on Mulgumpin held by the Quandamooka People, the island’s traditional owners and custodians.
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Bookings and permits(external link)
Image credit© Bianca Holderness

Permits to drive or camp in Mulgumpin’s recreation area are booked and managed through Mulgumpin Camping.
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