Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) protected area management

Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park. Gheebulum Kunungai means ‘lightnings’ playground’ to the Quandamooka people. Mulgumpin boasts a rich natural environment and significant cultural history of Quandamooka’s Ngugi people.
The Quandamooka People are First Nations custodians of lands and waters within parts of Moreton Bay.
In 2011, the Federal Court recognised the Quandamooka People’s native title rights and interests over Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). Quandamooka native title was recognised for Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) on 27 November 2019.
- Read more about native title on Mulgumpin.
Protected area management partnership
Following native title determination, the Quandamooka People and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) entered into a joint management arrangement for the management of Mulgumpin’s national park and recreation area, extending on the successful partnership already in place on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).

Like on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) (pictured), Quandamooka rangers and QPWS rangers manage the natural and cultural values of Mulgumpin’s protected areas as part of their partnership.
This means that Quandamooka and QPWS rangers work together to manage and protect the natural and cultural values of Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park and Moreton Island Recreation Area, undertaking a range of activities including:
- planning and operations
- fire management
- pest management
- management of cultural heritage and visitor experience, and more.
Read frequently asked questions about what native title and joint management means for people living on or visiting Mulgumpin.
Camping and vehicle access permits

Permits for camping and 4WDing on Mulgumpin are managed by Mulgumpin Camping, run by the island’s traditional owners and native title holders, the Quandamooka People.
Photo credit: © Bianca Holderness
Mulgumpin offers an amazing national park sand island experience on south east Queensland’s doorstep, including recreation such as camping and four-wheel driving.
Camping and vehicle access permits for the recreation area are booked and managed through Mulgumpin Camping, owned and operated by the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC).
For more information visit Mulgumpin Camping or call (07) 3506 2371.
Review of protected area management plan

The community is consulted during the development of protected area management plans in Queensland.
Photo credit: © Bianca Holderness
Mulgumpin’s protected areas are managed in accordance with the Moreton Island National Park, Cape Moreton Conservation Park and Moreton Island Recreation Area Management Plan .
This plan is under review in 2021-2022 to ensure the continued protection of the park’s key natural and cultural values, and effective day-to-day and long-term management to protect those values.
- Read more about this management plan review including frequently asked questions and how you can keep informed during the community consultation phase.
More information
This page will be updated with new information about the management of Mulgumpin's protected areas.
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Conditions report
Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) conditions report Updated 4 Sep 2023
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.