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 several diving opportunities, including Simpson and Hardie artificial reefs and the ex-HMAS Tobruk, to appreciate aquatic wildlife.
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 Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles.
Park facilities
- Camping
- Boating
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
Highlights and announcements
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Keep informed about the zoning plan review process for the Great Sandy Marine Park.
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Be inspired: Whale watching in the Great Sandy Marine Park!
If you (or someone you know) has been fortunate enough to see humpback whales in their natural habitat, you’ll know why the experience is describes as mind-blowing, majestic, even life-changing!
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.