The Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service welcomes you to 'Moreton Island and hopes your stay will be enjoyable. By following these common-sense rules, you can play your part in protecting this beautiful and unique Island.
Litter
Please don't litter. Carry home your rubbish in plastic bags or take it to the Kooringal, Cowan Cowan or Bulwer tips. Don't bury your rubbish as this is often exposed by animals and erosion.
Camping
Permits are a must and can be obtained from either the barge operators before arrival, or the Park
Ranger on the Island.
Don't camp within 50m of freshwater lakes, lagoons and creeks.
Don't drive over foredunes to reach your campsite, and use only established tracks.
Camp at least 6m from fireplaces.
Don't use soaps, shampoos or detergents in the lakes, lagoons or creeks.
When camping outside designated camping areas bury all human waste at least 50m from creeks and watercourses.
Beauty Spots
Help protect Moreton's environment - don't interfere with the plants and animals.
Leave your pets at home. Domestic animals are prohibited in the National Park.
Don't drive vehicles over open dune areas (e.g. The Desert).
Special Driving Info
Drive carefully on beaches - hidden washouts 'and rocks are dangerous. Avoid travel at night.
Slow down when passing people or parked vehicles on the beach. Always be on the lookout for young children. Use indicators when approaching on-coming vehicles to show the direction of passing.
Never carry passengers outside of the vehicle's cabin. Don't drive on sand blows or dunes. Minimise erosion by keeping to established tracks.
Deflate tyres to a safe pressure 100 - 120 kPa (10 - 15 psi) for soft-sand driving.
Engage low gear, low range when crossing rocky outcrops.
Ensure that your vehicle is mechanically sound. Carry essential spares, water, extra fuel and a good first-aid kit.
Vehicles must be registered and drivers/riders must be licensed. Mainland road rules apply.
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