Great Sandy National Park
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| Great Sandy National Park | |
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| Nearest town/city: | Hervey Bay |
| Coordinates: | |
| Area: | 2195.55 km² |
| Established: | 1971 |
| Visitation: | (in [[]]) |
| Managing authorities: | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Official site: | [Great Sandy National Park] |
The park is divided into two sections;
- the Cooloola section is situated on the coast between Noosa Heads in the south and Rainbow Beach in the north.
- the Fraser Island section encompasses almost all of the world's largest sand island, Fraser Island, situated north of Rainbow Beach.
Access to both sections of the park requires a 4WD vehicle. 4WD vehicles on Fraser Island need to obtain a vehicle permit. Both sections have numerous camping areas.
See also
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