Great Sandy National Park
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| Great Sandy National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Nearest town/city: | Hervey Bay |
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| Area: | 2195.55 km² |
| Managing authorities: | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Official site: | Great Sandy National Park |
Great Sandy is a coastal national park in Queensland, Australia.
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.
Fraser Island is separated from the mainland by the Great Sandy Strait.
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.
