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Great Sandy National ParkUnofficial operator’s manual

Maps & downloads

Use interactive maps for orientation only. Official park maps, alerts and track notes always win — start at Queensland Parks — K’gari and Cooloola. Prefer offline maps and tide screenshots before you leave signal range.

Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora)

High-traffic day-use lake — shore rules, dingo-aware car parks, water-only etiquette where signed.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

75-Mile Beach corridor

Tide-gated eastern beach highway — plan icons as modules, reverse early on rising tide.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Maheno wreck area

Beach photo stop — do not climb wreck metal; leave space for traffic.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Champagne Pools

Optional eastern rock-pool module when ferry and sand margins allow.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Rainbow Beach / Cooloola gateway

Mainland Cooloola coloured sands and Inskip-adjacent barge logistics.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Eurong / eastern beach base

On-island commercial area context for multi-day K’gari circuits.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Free Great Sandy Practical Planner

Printable decision tree by tour vs self-drive, day/overnight/multi-day, VAP + camping checklist, ferry and tide notes, dingo rules, packing list and official Queensland Parks links.

  • Day tour vs overnight vs multi-day 4WD decision tree
  • VAP + camping + ferry + tide checklist
  • Dingo (wongari) & lake-shore rules
  • Official Queensland Parks links — never affiliate park fees

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