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ImportantIn go slow areas for turtles and dugong and go slow areas for natural values:• all vessels must travel off-the-plane• all vessels must not undertake motorised water

sports (see definition under activities guide).

In go slow areas for vessels greater than 8m:• a maximum speed limit of 10 knots applies.

Further informationMarine park zoning maps and user guideMoreton Bay Marine Park surrounds Moreton Island. For information about marine park rules and permitted

activities, visit qld.gov.au/marineparks and click on Moreton Bay.

Marine animal strandingsContact 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) to report any injured or dead dugong, turtles, whales or dolphins.

For fisheries informationContact Department of Agriculture and Fisheries 13 25 23

or visit daf.qld.gov.au/fisheries

Or to report:• illegal fishing activity in green zones

contact FISHWATCH 1800 017 116, and • other illegal activity contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

Connect with Queensland National Parks

qld.gov.au/nationalparks

qld.gov.au/camping

qldnationalparks

@QldParks; #QldParks

For help planning your holiday, visit queensland.com

or visitbrisbane.com.au

Designated areasDesignated areas overlap zones and are used to manage issues that occur at specific locations. For example, go slow areas for turtle and dugong reduce boat strike in areas where turtles and dugong feed and rest. The rules applying in designated areas are in addition to zoning rules, not instead of them.

The nine designated areas in Moreton Bay Marine Park are:

Go slow areas for turtles and dugongBoat strikes, regardless of the size or type of vessel, are a major threat to turtles and dugong in Moreton Bay. Turtles and dugong in the marine park are threatened species, meaning their population numbers have dropped to a concerning level and need special management.

Research indicates that the go slow areas (introduced in 1997) are helping to reduce the incidence of boat strike in the marine park.

These go slow areas are (see map):

• Tangalooma Wrecks north to Cowan Cowan• Moreton Banks north to Tangalooma Point• Amity Banks • north-eastern to north-western side of Peel Island• south of Blaksley Anchorage, emcompassing

Price Anchorage and extending further south• east of Lamb Island.

Marine national park zone (16%)Like a national park in the water, these areas are ‘look but don’t take’ areas of high conservation value. Anyone can enter and undertake activities such as boating, snorkelling and sailing. All forms of take (fishing, collecting or extracting) are prohibited.

Conservation park zone (8%)Allows a range of recreational and commercial uses. Limited fishing and crabbing can occur but activities that might harm or interfere with an area’s habitat and wildlife are prohibited.

Habitat protection zone (30%)Protects sensitive habitats by keeping them free from potentially damaging activities. No trawling can occur in these zones.

General use zone (46%)Provides for conservation while allowing a range of activities to occur, including trawling.

No anchoring areasNo anchoring areas help to protect sensitive reef habitats. Anchoring is prohibited in these areas, which are also marine national park (green) zones. Public moorings are available on a ‘first come best placed’ basis and a 2hr time limit applies. The no anchoring areas are (see map):

• Flat Rock (MNP19)• Flinders Reef (MNP04)• Myora Reef (MNP22).

Grey nurse shark areasThe grey nurse shark is one of Australia’s most endangered shark species. Three grey nurse shark areas, within marine national park (green) zones, place restrictions on diving and fishing activities. These areas are (see map):

• Cherubs Cave and Henderson Rock (both in MNP10)• Flat Rock (same boundary as MNP19).

Mooring areasMooring areas allow for long-term moorings to be installed. Specific conditions must be met and approval is required from Maritime Safety Queensland. The mooring areas are not

shown overleaf but are available at qld.gov.au/marineparks

and click on Moreton Bay under designated areas.

Dredging, disposal and works areasDetailed information about these designated areas can be

found by searching for ‘Designated areas’ on qld.gov.au/marineparks and click on Moreton Bay.

To address the specific issue of larger vessels striking dugong in southern Moreton Bay, there are four additional go slow areas for turtles and dugong. These areas specifically relate to vessels greater than 8m in length where they are restricted to a maximum speed of 10 knots.

These areas are (see map):

• the entrance to Weinam Creek• between Garden and Macleay islands• Karragarra Channel (The W’s)• Krummel Passage.

Go slow areas for natural valuesGo slow areas for natural values aim to protect the natural integrity of the location. They provide an opportunity for all marine park users to appreciate and enjoy the relatively undisturbed values and beauty of the area without the interruption and impacts of fast moving vessels.

The seven go slow areas for natural values are designated over some marine national park (green) zones (MNPs). The areas are (see map):

• Westaways Creek (MNP01)• Tripcony Bight—Long Island (MNP02)

(excluding the marked navigation channel)• Hays Inlet (MNP11)• Willes Island (MNP29)• Swan Bay—Never Never Creek (MNP31)• McCoys Creek (MNP33)• Coombabah Lake (MNP34).

It’s a valuable place Moreton Bay is one of the largest estuarine bays in Australia and lies in an ‘overlap zone’ where tropical and temperate species mix. Over 1000 species of fish share the waters with six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle, together with a number of other threatened species including dugong and grey nurse sharks. A range of industries in Moreton Bay contribute significantly to Queensland’s economy, including shipping, tourism, commercial fishing, recreational boating and fishing, diving and aquaculture.

It’s about biodiversity Moreton Bay Marine Park has a rich and wide variety of life meaning it has high biodiversity. It is this biodiversity— the variety of species, habitats and ecosystems, and the processes that sustain them—that must be maintained to make sure the marine park is healthy and resilient into the future.

Managing the marine parkMoreton Bay Marine Park was first declared in 1993 to protect its unique values and high biodiversity while still allowing people to use it. The marine park covers 3400km² and stretches 125km from Caloundra to the Gold Coast. It takes in most of the bay’s tidal waters, including many river estuaries, and extends seawards to the limit of Queensland waters. The landward boundary is generally the line of highest astronomical tide.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) manages the marine park as a multiple-use marine protected area. This approach recognises that people use and value marine park resources in many different ways.

Marine park management aims to ensure Moreton Bay remains a diverse, resilient and productive ecological system that can be enjoyed and accessed in a sustainable way. Marine parks, like Moreton Bay, that include green (no take) zones have been proven to help conserve marine biodiversity.

Ongoing monitoringTo test the effectiveness of the zoning plan, QPWS has partnered with several leading research and monitoring organisations to conduct a rigorous five-year monitoring program.

Our bay —Our futureMoreton Bay Marine Park is a truly extraordinary area. It is home to a vast array of wildlife, sustains a significant proportion of Queensland’s economy and its spectacular seascapes provide a popular backdrop for people in South East Queensland to play and relax. Its future lies in our hands—it’s our bay, our future.

DisclaimerWhile this visitor guide has been prepared with care, readers are advised that legal requirements are contained in the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008. This legislation should be read in conjunction with the Marine Parks Act 2004, and Marine Parks Regulation 2017. Commercial operators in particular should familiarise themselves, their employees and their agents with the zoning plan, Fisheries Act 1994, Fisheries Regulation 2008 and relevant legislation. Copies are available from legislation.qld.gov.au. Neither the Queensland Government nor QPWS accepts liaibility for any decisions or any actions taken on the basis of information contained or not contained in this document.

Share the water

Activities guideThe following is a quick guide to carrying out certain activities in the marine park.

Need a permit?Marine park permits are an important tool for managing Moreton Bay Marine Park. QPWS can place conditions on certain activities, separate conflicting activities, limit the impacts on high-use and/or sensitive areas, collect data and encourage responsible behaviour by marine park users. The zoning plan states activities that can occur without specific permission and those that require a permit. Marine park permits are required for most commercial or high impact activities, including:

• commercial tourism programs• collecting restricted marine plants or animals• works considered consistent with the object of the zone• constructing or installing a jetty, boat ramp or

revetment wall• dredging, material extraction and disposal• aquaculture operations (not including the addition of feed)• non-accredited research and educational activities• vessel charter operations• operating a hovercraft.

Before undertaking any activity in the marine park, check the zoning plan to see if a permit is required.

Visit qld.gov.au/environment/parks/permits/marine

BoatingBoating is largely unrestricted in the marine park; but, boat operators must:

• adhere to rules in go slow and no anchoring areas

(see designated areas section in this brochure) • ensure they do not unreasonably disturb shorebirds • not discharge any waste, including treated or untreated

sewage, in marine national park (green) zones.

Jet skis and other personal watercraft (PWC)Jet skis are considered vessels and the same rules apply. Operators must:

• adhere to rules in go slow and no anchoring areas (see section on designated areas)

• ensure they do not unreasonably disturb shorebirds.

Motorised water sports In go slow areas vessels (including PWCs) cannot undertake motorised water sports. This includes:

• driving a vessel other than in a straight line e.g. weaving, in circles, and surfing down or jumping over waves, swell or wash

• towing a person, such as for waterskiing, parasailing or wakeboarding

• PWC not taking the most reasonable direct route between two places.

Anchoring time limitsTime limits apply to vessels anchoring throughout the marine park.

A permit is required when anchoring in one area for more than 14 consecutive days or more than 30 days in any period of 60 days. A two-hour limit applies on using public moorings in the marine park.

Dogs Dogs must be controlled when near shorebirds so as not to disturb them.

Dogs must remain onboard a vessel in intertidal areas (including beaches) adjacent to all national parks, such as Moreton Island and Bribie Island national parks.

Artifical reefsRestrictions apply to activities at some artificial reefs.

Refer to qld.gov.au/marineparks and click on Moreton Bay.

Know your zones and designated areas, their boundaries and what you can do where. Know how to behave around whales and shorebirds. Use these products to guide and inform you:

• Moreton Bay Marine Park user guide details the boundaries of the marine national park (green), conservation park (yellow) and habitat protection (dark blue) zones and some designated areas.

• Signs out on the water are advisory and mark many marine national park (green) zone and go slow area boundaries. For exact boundaries refer to the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008.

• Signs at boat ramps act as a reminder before you head out on the water.

Visit us at qld.gov.au/marineparks and click on Moreton Bay for more information about watching whales and other wildlife, shorebird information and appropriate ways to conduct activities.

Involve yourself and others in caring for Moreton Bay Marine Park. Report illegal activity, such as fishing in a green zone and stranded marine animals.

• Report illegal activity: ph 13 QGOV (13 74 68). • Report stranded marine animals:

ph 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).

Stowed and secured equipmentWhen in a zone that prohibits an activity, all equipment used for that activity must be stowed or secured while in, or passing through that zone. For example, because marine national park (green) zones prohibit fishing, all fishing equipment must be in board the vessel and completely out of the water while in the green zone. Fishing rods can be stored in rod holders and hooks secured to the rod or handline.

CollectingDepending on the type and quantity of plants or animals to be collected, a permit may be required. Collecting is prohibited in the marine national park (green) zones. Taking coral (live or dead) is prohibited in all zones of the marine park without a permit.

Removal of materialIt is an offence to remove almost any material (for example, rock and sand) from the marine park without permission. Similarly, depositing any material without permission is also an offence.

Rubbish? Take it homeRubbish discarded on land and in the rivers and ocean threatens Moreton Bay Marine Park’s wildlife. Remnants of fishing gear such as nets, line, hooks, floats, buoys and domestic rubbish, particularly plastics, which cause serious injuries and death from infections, amputations, blocked gut, choking and drowning.

Ensure you carefully dispose of your rubbish and try to use environmentally friendly products.

Penalties applyBe warned! While most people do the right thing, you can and will be fined for breaches of the zoning plan, Marine Parks Act 2004 or Marine Park Regulations 2017. On-the-spot fines apply.

Penalties apply and are not limited to:

• travelling on the plane in go slow areas. • fishing or collecting in a green zone.

Recreational fishing, crabbing, bait gathering and netting

You are a part of Moreton Bay Marine ParkThe only way to secure Moreton Bay Marine Park’s future is by—governments, communities and individuals working together— everyone making their contribution.

Line fishing and trolling

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Limited to two lines each and a total of two hooks per person in conservation park (yellow) zones.

Crabbing

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Limited to four crab pots per person in conservation park (yellow) zones.

Bait gathering (taking by hand or hand-held implement only)

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Limited spearfishing (spearfishing that does not include the use of a power-head, firearm, light or underwater breathing apparatus— other than a snorkel)

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Under other state legislation spearfishing is prohibited in some areas. Contact Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (ph 13 25 23) and your local council with regards to the area you wish to spearfish.

Where legislation contradicts the other, the one with higher protection prevails.

Netting

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Bait netting is the only type of netting allowed in conservation park (yellow) zones.

Courtesy of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority for and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia

Photos: © Dorothy Pashniak (shorebird); © Amanda Delaforce (whales); Adam Creed (right)Photo: LeanneSiebuhr

Examples of one hook includes:

single hook

lure with up to three hooks

ganged hook set (of up to six adjoined hooks)

a bait jig (of up to six hooks)

single-shanked double hook

squid jig artificial fly (no photo)

Protect our shorebirdsSome 4,000 resident shorebirds live and breed around the marine park’s shorelines, and more than 40,000 migratory shorebirds visit each year. Moreton Bay is an internationally-recognised Ramsar site and is managed to protect these birds and their habitats.

Shorebirds mustnot be unreasonably disturbed, by vessels, vehicles, dogs or people’s activities. If a shorebird is put to flight this could be considered to be unreasonable disturbance. On-the-spot fines may apply.

Whale watchingFrom around May to November each year, whales are more frequently seen in the marine park. To ensure the whales’ safety, and that of the people around them, strict regulations apply.

Traditional OwnersTraditional Owners have an important spiritual and cultural connection with Moreton Bay. They have rights and interests over land and sea country within the marine park, which includes rights for fishing and hunting. QPWS works with Traditional Owners on the management arrangements for the traditional use of resources within the marine park.

ZoningZoning is one of several tools QPWS uses to manage different activities in the marine park and to separate potentially conflicting uses, while maintaining the park’s unique biodiversity.

The Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008 sets out the zones and other special management requirements in the marine park. There are four zone types in Moreton Bay Marine Park (see map).

White-breasted sea eagle

Boatstrike victims rarely survive (left); Signs on the water help define boundaries (above). Go slow for those below!

Marine Park Guide Moreton Bay Marine Park

©State of Queensland 2018. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Environment and Science. BP1050 October 2018. Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. Cover photo: Adam Creed © Qld Govt (front); © Doug Perrine/SeaPics.com (back). All other photos: © Qld Govt unless otherwise credited.

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ImportantIn go slow areas for turtles and dugong and go slow areas for natural values:• all vessels must travel off-the-plane• all vessels must not undertake motorised water

sports (see definition under activities guide).

In go slow areas for vessels greater than 8m:• a maximum speed limit of 10 knots applies.

Further informationMarine park zoning maps and user guideMoreton Bay Marine Park surrounds Moreton Island. For information about marine park rules and permitted

activities, visit qld.gov.au/marineparks and click on Moreton Bay.

Marine animal strandingsContact 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) to report any injured or dead dugong, turtles, whales or dolphins.

For fisheries informationContact Department of Agriculture and Fisheries 13 25 23

or visit daf.qld.gov.au/fisheries

Or to report:• illegal fishing activity in green zones

contact FISHWATCH 1800 017 116, and • other illegal activity contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

Connect with Queensland National Parks

qld.gov.au/nationalparks

qld.gov.au/camping

qldnationalparks

@QldParks; #QldParks

For help planning your holiday, visit queensland.com

or visitbrisbane.com.au

Designated areasDesignated areas overlap zones and are used to manage issues that occur at specific locations. For example, go slow areas for turtle and dugong reduce boat strike in areas where turtles and dugong feed and rest. The rules applying in designated areas are in addition to zoning rules, not instead of them.

The nine designated areas in Moreton Bay Marine Park are:

Go slow areas for turtles and dugongBoat strikes, regardless of the size or type of vessel, are a major threat to turtles and dugong in Moreton Bay. Turtles and dugong in the marine park are threatened species, meaning their population numbers have dropped to a concerning level and need special management.

Research indicates that the go slow areas (introduced in 1997) are helping to reduce the incidence of boat strike in the marine park.

These go slow areas are (see map):

• Tangalooma Wrecks north to Cowan Cowan• Moreton Banks north to Tangalooma Point• Amity Banks • north-eastern to north-western side of Peel Island• south of Blaksley Anchorage, emcompassing

Price Anchorage and extending further south• east of Lamb Island.

Marine national park zone (16%)Like a national park in the water, these areas are ‘look but don’t take’ areas of high conservation value. Anyone can enter and undertake activities such as boating, snorkelling and sailing. All forms of take (fishing, collecting or extracting) are prohibited.

Conservation park zone (8%)Allows a range of recreational and commercial uses. Limited fishing and crabbing can occur but activities that might harm or interfere with an area’s habitat and wildlife are prohibited.

Habitat protection zone (30%)Protects sensitive habitats by keeping them free from potentially damaging activities. No trawling can occur in these zones.

General use zone (46%)Provides for conservation while allowing a range of activities to occur, including trawling.

No anchoring areasNo anchoring areas help to protect sensitive reef habitats. Anchoring is prohibited in these areas, which are also marine national park (green) zones. Public moorings are available on a ‘first come best placed’ basis and a 2hr time limit applies. The no anchoring areas are (see map):

• Flat Rock (MNP19)• Flinders Reef (MNP04)• Myora Reef (MNP22).

Grey nurse shark areasThe grey nurse shark is one of Australia’s most endangered shark species. Three grey nurse shark areas, within marine national park (green) zones, place restrictions on diving and fishing activities. These areas are (see map):

• Cherubs Cave and Henderson Rock (both in MNP10)• Flat Rock (same boundary as MNP19).

Mooring areasMooring areas allow for long-term moorings to be installed. Specific conditions must be met and approval is required from Maritime Safety Queensland. The mooring areas are not

shown overleaf but are available at qld.gov.au/marineparks

and click on Moreton Bay under designated areas.

Dredging, disposal and works areasDetailed information about these designated areas can be

found by searching for ‘Designated areas’ on qld.gov.au/marineparks and click on Moreton Bay.

To address the specific issue of larger vessels striking dugong in southern Moreton Bay, there are four additional go slow areas for turtles and dugong. These areas specifically relate to vessels greater than 8m in length where they are restricted to a maximum speed of 10 knots.

These areas are (see map):

• the entrance to Weinam Creek• between Garden and Macleay islands• Karragarra Channel (The W’s)• Krummel Passage.

Go slow areas for natural valuesGo slow areas for natural values aim to protect the natural integrity of the location. They provide an opportunity for all marine park users to appreciate and enjoy the relatively undisturbed values and beauty of the area without the interruption and impacts of fast moving vessels.

The seven go slow areas for natural values are designated over some marine national park (green) zones (MNPs). The areas are (see map):

• Westaways Creek (MNP01)• Tripcony Bight—Long Island (MNP02)

(excluding the marked navigation channel)• Hays Inlet (MNP11)• Willes Island (MNP29)• Swan Bay—Never Never Creek (MNP31)• McCoys Creek (MNP33)• Coombabah Lake (MNP34).

It’s a valuable place Moreton Bay is one of the largest estuarine bays in Australia and lies in an ‘overlap zone’ where tropical and temperate species mix. Over 1000 species of fish share the waters with six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle, together with a number of other threatened species including dugong and grey nurse sharks. A range of industries in Moreton Bay contribute significantly to Queensland’s economy, including shipping, tourism, commercial fishing, recreational boating and fishing, diving and aquaculture.

It’s about biodiversity Moreton Bay Marine Park has a rich and wide variety of life meaning it has high biodiversity. It is this biodiversity— the variety of species, habitats and ecosystems, and the processes that sustain them—that must be maintained to make sure the marine park is healthy and resilient into the future.

Managing the marine parkMoreton Bay Marine Park was first declared in 1993 to protect its unique values and high biodiversity while still allowing people to use it. The marine park covers 3400km² and stretches 125km from Caloundra to the Gold Coast. It takes in most of the bay’s tidal waters, including many river estuaries, and extends seawards to the limit of Queensland waters. The landward boundary is generally the line of highest astronomical tide.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) manages the marine park as a multiple-use marine protected area. This approach recognises that people use and value marine park resources in many different ways.

Marine park management aims to ensure Moreton Bay remains a diverse, resilient and productive ecological system that can be enjoyed and accessed in a sustainable way. Marine parks, like Moreton Bay, that include green (no take) zones have been proven to help conserve marine biodiversity.

Ongoing monitoringTo test the effectiveness of the zoning plan, QPWS has partnered with several leading research and monitoring organisations to conduct a rigorous five-year monitoring program.

Our bay —Our futureMoreton Bay Marine Park is a truly extraordinary area. It is home to a vast array of wildlife, sustains a significant proportion of Queensland’s economy and its spectacular seascapes provide a popular backdrop for people in South East Queensland to play and relax. Its future lies in our hands—it’s our bay, our future.

DisclaimerWhile this visitor guide has been prepared with care, readers are advised that legal requirements are contained in the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008. This legislation should be read in conjunction with the Marine Parks Act 2004, and Marine Parks Regulation 2017. Commercial operators in particular should familiarise themselves, their employees and their agents with the zoning plan, Fisheries Act 1994, Fisheries Regulation 2008 and relevant legislation. Copies are available from legislation.qld.gov.au. Neither the Queensland Government nor QPWS accepts liaibility for any decisions or any actions taken on the basis of information contained or not contained in this document.

Share the water

Activities guideThe following is a quick guide to carrying out certain activities in the marine park.

Need a permit?Marine park permits are an important tool for managing Moreton Bay Marine Park. QPWS can place conditions on certain activities, separate conflicting activities, limit the impacts on high-use and/or sensitive areas, collect data and encourage responsible behaviour by marine park users. The zoning plan states activities that can occur without specific permission and those that require a permit. Marine park permits are required for most commercial or high impact activities, including:

• commercial tourism programs• collecting restricted marine plants or animals• works considered consistent with the object of the zone• constructing or installing a jetty, boat ramp or

revetment wall• dredging, material extraction and disposal• aquaculture operations (not including the addition of feed)• non-accredited research and educational activities• vessel charter operations• operating a hovercraft.

Before undertaking any activity in the marine park, check the zoning plan to see if a permit is required.

Visit qld.gov.au/environment/parks/permits/marine

BoatingBoating is largely unrestricted in the marine park; but, boat operators must:

• adhere to rules in go slow and no anchoring areas

(see designated areas section in this brochure) • ensure they do not unreasonably disturb shorebirds • not discharge any waste, including treated or untreated

sewage, in marine national park (green) zones.

Jet skis and other personal watercraft (PWC)Jet skis are considered vessels and the same rules apply. Operators must:

• adhere to rules in go slow and no anchoring areas (see section on designated areas)

• ensure they do not unreasonably disturb shorebirds.

Motorised water sports In go slow areas vessels (including PWCs) cannot undertake motorised water sports. This includes:

• driving a vessel other than in a straight line e.g. weaving, in circles, and surfing down or jumping over waves, swell or wash

• towing a person, such as for waterskiing, parasailing or wakeboarding

• PWC not taking the most reasonable direct route between two places.

Anchoring time limitsTime limits apply to vessels anchoring throughout the marine park.

A permit is required when anchoring in one area for more than 14 consecutive days or more than 30 days in any period of 60 days. A two-hour limit applies on using public moorings in the marine park.

Dogs Dogs must be controlled when near shorebirds so as not to disturb them.

Dogs must remain onboard a vessel in intertidal areas (including beaches) adjacent to all national parks, such as Moreton Island and Bribie Island national parks.

Artifical reefsRestrictions apply to activities at some artificial reefs.

Refer to qld.gov.au/marineparks and click on Moreton Bay.

Know your zones and designated areas, their boundaries and what you can do where. Know how to behave around whales and shorebirds. Use these products to guide and inform you:

• Moreton Bay Marine Park user guide details the boundaries of the marine national park (green), conservation park (yellow) and habitat protection (dark blue) zones and some designated areas.

• Signs out on the water are advisory and mark many marine national park (green) zone and go slow area boundaries. For exact boundaries refer to the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008.

• Signs at boat ramps act as a reminder before you head out on the water.

Visit us at qld.gov.au/marineparks and click on Moreton Bay for more information about watching whales and other wildlife, shorebird information and appropriate ways to conduct activities.

Involve yourself and others in caring for Moreton Bay Marine Park. Report illegal activity, such as fishing in a green zone and stranded marine animals.

• Report illegal activity: ph 13 QGOV (13 74 68). • Report stranded marine animals:

ph 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).

Stowed and secured equipmentWhen in a zone that prohibits an activity, all equipment used for that activity must be stowed or secured while in, or passing through that zone. For example, because marine national park (green) zones prohibit fishing, all fishing equipment must be in board the vessel and completely out of the water while in the green zone. Fishing rods can be stored in rod holders and hooks secured to the rod or handline.

CollectingDepending on the type and quantity of plants or animals to be collected, a permit may be required. Collecting is prohibited in the marine national park (green) zones. Taking coral (live or dead) is prohibited in all zones of the marine park without a permit.

Removal of materialIt is an offence to remove almost any material (for example, rock and sand) from the marine park without permission. Similarly, depositing any material without permission is also an offence.

Rubbish? Take it homeRubbish discarded on land and in the rivers and ocean threatens Moreton Bay Marine Park’s wildlife. Remnants of fishing gear such as nets, line, hooks, floats, buoys and domestic rubbish, particularly plastics, which cause serious injuries and death from infections, amputations, blocked gut, choking and drowning.

Ensure you carefully dispose of your rubbish and try to use environmentally friendly products.

Penalties applyBe warned! While most people do the right thing, you can and will be fined for breaches of the zoning plan, Marine Parks Act 2004 or Marine Park Regulations 2017. On-the-spot fines apply.

Penalties apply and are not limited to:

• travelling on the plane in go slow areas. • fishing or collecting in a green zone.

Recreational fishing, crabbing, bait gathering and netting

You are a part of Moreton Bay Marine ParkThe only way to secure Moreton Bay Marine Park’s future is by—governments, communities and individuals working together— everyone making their contribution.

Line fishing and trolling

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Limited to two lines each and a total of two hooks per person in conservation park (yellow) zones.

Crabbing

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Limited to four crab pots per person in conservation park (yellow) zones.

Bait gathering (taking by hand or hand-held implement only)

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Limited spearfishing (spearfishing that does not include the use of a power-head, firearm, light or underwater breathing apparatus— other than a snorkel)

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Under other state legislation spearfishing is prohibited in some areas. Contact Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (ph 13 25 23) and your local council with regards to the area you wish to spearfish.

Where legislation contradicts the other, the one with higher protection prevails.

Netting

Allowed in all zones except marine national park (green) zones where it is prohibited.

Bait netting is the only type of netting allowed in conservation park (yellow) zones.

Courtesy of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority for and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia

Photos: © Dorothy Pashniak (shorebird); © Amanda Delaforce (whales); Adam Creed (right) Photo: LeanneSiebuhr

Examples of one hook includes:

single hook

lure with up to three hooks

ganged hook set (of up to six adjoined hooks)

a bait jig (of up to six hooks)

single-shanked double hook

squid jig artificial fly (no photo)

Protect our shorebirdsSome 4,000 resident shorebirds live and breed around the marine park’s shorelines, and more than 40,000 migratory shorebirds visit each year. Moreton Bay is an internationally-recognised Ramsar site and is managed to protect these birds and their habitats.

Shorebirds mustnot be unreasonably disturbed, by vessels, vehicles, dogs or people’s activities. If a shorebird is put to flight this could be considered to be unreasonable disturbance. On-the-spot fines may apply.

Whale watchingFrom around May to November each year, whales are more frequently seen in the marine park. To ensure the whales’ safety, and that of the people around them, strict regulations apply.

Traditional OwnersTraditional Owners have an important spiritual and cultural connection with Moreton Bay. They have rights and interests over land and sea country within the marine park, which includes rights for fishing and hunting. QPWS works with Traditional Owners on the management arrangements for the traditional use of resources within the marine park.

ZoningZoning is one of several tools QPWS uses to manage different activities in the marine park and to separate potentially conflicting uses, while maintaining the park’s unique biodiversity.

The Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008 sets out the zones and other special management requirements in the marine park. There are four zone types in Moreton Bay Marine Park (see map).

White-breasted sea eagle

Boatstrike victims rarely survive (left); Signs on the water help define boundaries (above). Go slow for those below!

Marine Park Guide Moreton Bay Marine Park

©State of Queensland 2018. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Environment and Science. BP1050 October 2018. Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. Cover photo: Adam Creed © Qld Govt (front); © Doug Perrine/SeaPics.com (back). All other photos: © Qld Govt unless otherwise credited.

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Bullock Creek

Toorbul

Donnybrook

Elimbah Creek

Glass Mountain Creek

LittleGoat Island

GUZ03

GUZ05

GUZ04

BRIBIEISLAND (NP)

‘Booabee’

White Patch

BanksiaBeach

BellaraHPZ04

Ningi

Ningi Creek

West

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North

Banks

Wild Banks

SpitfireBanks

MNP03

Hussey Creek

TripconyBight

LongIsland(NP)

TholooraIsland (NP)

Mission Point

MNP02

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GoldenBeach

Kings Beach

Bells Creek

Coochin C

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GUZ01

HPZ01

Bray Rock

HamiltonPatches

Pum

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Channel

Caloundra

MNP01

CPZ01

North

26° 51.440 S153° 10.790 E

26° 54.640 S153° 14.100 E

EastBank

Wild Banks Artificial Reef

SmithRock

FlindersReef

HutchisonShoal

CPZ03

MNP04HPZ02 North Moreton

Artificial Reef

26° 56.500’ S153° 20.000’ E

27° 01.520’ S153° 31.507’ EHeath Island

BrennanShoal

RobertsShoal

DeepTempest

ShallowTempest

MNP08

CPZ04 MNP05

MNP07

MNP06HPZ03

Comboyuro Point

Cowan Cowan Point

North Point

Cape Moreton

Cape Cliff

‘Gunemba’

Eag

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Bea

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Bra

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Bea

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27° 06.000’ S153° 32.550’ E

TangaloomaWrecks

Henderson Rock

MNP10

“Place of sand hills”‘Moorgumpin’

Cowan Cowan‘Warrajamba’

Tangalooma Point

Tangalooma‘Doogalooma’

MORETON

ISLAND (NP)

Godwin Beach

Deception

Bay

M O R E T O N B A YNorthern

Twenty-Nines

SouthernTwenty-Nines

Woorim

Toulkerrie

Kounungai

GUZ02

Skirmish Point

South Point

Sandstone Point

MNP09

CPZ02

‘Quandamooka/Boogoorah’

GUZ02

HPZ02

Bongaree

Osbourne Point

Redcliffe Point

Scotts Point

Nudgee

Boondall

Shorncliffe

Sandgate

Brighton

ClontarfWoodyPoint

Margate

RedcliffeKippa-Ring

Rothwell

Burpengary

Beachmere

Hays Inlet

North Pine River

Saltwater

Creek

NudgeeBeach

Scarborough

Pine River

Burpengary Creek

Caboolture

River

Bramble

Bay

“Plenty mud”

Juno Point

ClontarfPoint

Castlereagh Point

Drury Point

FreshwaterNational Park

MNP13

CPZ06

MNP12

CPZ05

HPZ08

HPZ10

HPZ11

HPZ07

HPZ09

HPZ05

GUZ06

HPZ06

TurnerArtificialReef

MNP11

Wynnum

FishermanIslands

Fort LyttonNational

Park

MNP17

HPZ02

GUZ07

St HelenaIsland (NP)‘Noogun’

Luggage Point

South Point

Oyster Point

Darling Point

Mud Island‘Bungumba’’

“Place of the flying fox’

Cleveland

Alexandra Hills

Ormiston

Wellington Point

Thorneside

LotaManly

HilliardsCreek

WaterlooBay

Raby Bay

ManlyBoatHarbour

WellingtonPoint

ClevelandPointGUZ09

GreenIsland

‘Tangaree’

King Island‘Yerra-bin’

West Peel Artificial Reef

Peel IslandTeerk Roo Ra NP

Bird Island‘Moopan-Billa’

Goat Island‘Goa-Wermeewar’

Dunwich ‘Goompee’

“Green Point”

MyoraReef

HorseshoeBaySouth West

Rocks

ISLAND

CassimIsland

PolkaPoint

MNP23MNP22

CPZ08

CPZ09

GUZ08

Myora‘Moongalba’

‘Minjerribah’“Place of mosquitos”

Reeders Point

AmityPoint

Amity

Kooringal

CrabIsland

BlueHole

Mirapool

A m i t y B a n k s

MaroomBank

MaroomHole

Rous

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South Passage

Chann

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M o r e t o n

B a n k s

MNP18

MNP21

MNP20

MNP15

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Harry AtkinsonArtificial Reef

Thornlands

WillesIsland (NP)

BlaksleyAnchorage

PriceAnchorage

Tuleenderly

Canalpina

WallenWallen

LongIslandLagoon

Island

St ClairIsland

RussellIsland

MacleayIsland

SnipeIsland

GardenIsland

Karragarra Island

LambIsland

PannikinIsland

RedlandBay

OysterPoint

PointHalloran

Victoria Point

Potts Point

Point Talburpin

MNP24

MNP28

MNP27

MNP29

MNP26

GUZ11

HPZ02

Naree Budjong Djara National Park

CoochimudloIsland East Coochi

Artificial Reef

Jacobs WellNorwell

Woongoolba

Steiglitz

CobbyCobby

Island (NP)MosquitoIslands

ShortIsland

ShelterIsland

TipplersIsland

TabbyTabbyIsland

CrusoeIsland

Kangaroo Island (NP)

Eden Island

Jumpinpin

Rocky Point

Little Rocky Point

Cabbage TreePoint CPZ10

MNP30

MNP31

GUZ12

GUZ13

GUZ14

GUZ02

Swan Bay‘Wiji-wiji-pa’

MNP25

Coomera

Pimpama

Couran

RatIslandHope

Island

WoogoompahIsland (NP)

CoomeraIsland(NP)

SOUTHSTRADBROKE

ISLAND‘Currigee’

MNP32

MNP33

HPZ14

GUZ15

South StradbrokeArtificial Reef

Labrador

Helensvale RunawayBay

Hollywell

WaveBreakIsland

Gold Coast Seaway

CoombabahLake

CoombabahCreek

The B

roadwater

Porpoise Point

Nerang Head

HPZ15

Tu eenand

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27° 48.100’ S153° 28.259’ E

27° 46.870’ S153° 28.530’ E

27° 52.040’ S153° 27.768’ E

GUZ10

27° 36.300’ S153° 30.470’ E

27° 33.700’ S153° 31.260’ E

27° 31.100’ S153° 32.218’ E

Blu

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Bea

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HPZ13

Flinders

BeachBoat Rock

Flat Rock

Shag Rock

Point Lookout‘Mooloomba’

RockyPoint

MNP16

CPZ07

MNP19

Point Lookout‘Terrangee’"Place of many rocks”

HPZ12

NORTHSTRADBROKE

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27° 20.230’ S153° 34.000’ E

27° 19.670’ S153° 29.200’ E

27° 22.350’ S153° 34.000’ E

27° 42.100’ S153° 29.504’ E

MNP14

27° 10.130’ S153° 29.440’ E

27° 06.480’ S153° 29.440’ E

Pumicestone

Channel

NOTE: Go slow area fornatural values in TripconyBight – Long Island excludesmarked navigation channel.

Moreton Bay Marine Park

Toorbul Point

Cabbage TreeCreek

NundahCreek

Eprapah

Kedr

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Creek

Creek

Saltwater

Oaky Creek

Behm Creek

McCoysCreek

Creek

Moo

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Pimpama River

Coomera River

TingalpaCreek

Boggy Creek

Wyn

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Logan

River

Floodw

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MNP34

153°30’E153°20’E153°10’E153°0’E

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7°3

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°40

’S2

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153°0’E 153°30’E153°20’E153°10’E

26

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’S2

7°0

’S2

7°1

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27

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’S2

7°3

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What can I do in each zone?

Entry and use guide

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Boating Yes Yes Yes Yes

Line fishing Yes Yes Yesa Nob

Crabbing Yes Yes Yesc Nob

Trolling Yes Yes Yes Nob

Bait gathering Yes Yes Yes Nob

Bait netting Yes Yes Yes Nob

Netting(other than bait netting)

Yes Yes Nob Nob

Limited spearfishing Yes Yes Yes Nob

Limited collecting Yesd Yesd Yesd Nob

Trawling Yes Nob Nob Nob

Notes: a: Up to two lines and a maximum of two hooks per angler b: All equipment must be stowed or secured c: Maximum of four pots per person d: No coral. Limits apply to species and equipment used

This is not an exhaustive list. For full details about the activities allowed in Moreton Bay Marine Park, refer to the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008.+ Pumicestone Passage commercial fishing closure under Fisheries Act 1994 remains.

DisclaimerThe purpose of this map is to help interpret the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008. Zone and designated area boundaries are indicative only. While every care has been taken to illustrate zone and designated area boundaries as accurately as possible, users must refer to Schedules 1 & 2 of the Marine Park (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008 for precise boundary descriptions.

While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this product the Queensland Government makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. The Queensland Government disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damage) and costs which might be incurred as a result of the product being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason.

Hydrographic and maritime information is the copyright of the State of Queensland and is used under licence with the permission of Maritime Safety Queensland. All rights reserved. This map includes data from SPOT 5 satellite © CNES, 2011

© Copyright State of Queensland 2018.

LegendLabelled coordinate

QPWS signage

Rock

Navigation mark

Marine park boundary

Coastline

Reef / shoal

National park

Designated areasGo slow area for turtles and dugongGo slow area for natural values

Go slow area (vessels >8 m)

No anchoring area

Grey nurse shark area

Artificial Reef. Restrictions apply. Search for Moreton Bay artificial reefs at www.des.qld.gov.au

Turner Artificial Reef. No restrictions apply.

All data integrated into this product has been projected to the Geocentric Datum of Australia (GDA) in accordance with the Geocentric Datum of Australia Technical Manual and the requirements of the Department of Environment and Science.

0 0.75 1.5 2.25 3Kilometres

0 0.5 1 1.5 2Kilometres

0 1 2 3 4Kilometres

0 0.75 1.5 2.25 3Kilometres

0 1 2 3 4Kilometres

1

Hussey Creek

0 1 2 3 4Kilometres

0 0.75 1.5 2.25 3Kilometres

LongIsland(NP)

CPZ01

TripconyBight

BribieIsland

ThoolooraIsland (NP)

Tripcony Bight– Long Island

MissionPoint

CPZ02

Amity Banks

Harry AtkinsonArtificial Reef

Chain Banks

RousChannel

Small Vessels Passage

MaroomBank

MaroomHole

MNP21

2

NorthStradbroke

Island

3

MNP18

Rai

nbow

C

hann

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Wan

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WallumPool

Amity

MNP20

Wanga Wallen Bank

MNP23

4

Peel IslandTeerk Roo RaNational Park

5

MNP22

Rainbow

Channel

NorthStradbroke

Island

Dunwich

MyoraReef

MNP24

CassimIsland

CoochiemudloIsland

PointHalloran

6

MNP31

Swan Bay - Never Never Creek

NorthStradbroke

IslandSwanBay

Never Never CreekStingareeIsland

Kalinga Bank

Jumpinpin

7

CPZ10

IMPORTANT NOTEThis map is not to be used for navigation. Navigation aid positions may change. For navigation, refer to official nautical charts published by maritime agencies.