Marine Stingers Warning

Category:
Other
Applies:
1 November 2026 to 31 May 2027
Published:
30 October 2026 5:46am
ID:
27180

This alert applies to the following parks:

Marine stingers and other dangerous marine life are present, especially during the summer months, in the waters off K’gari, Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait.

Visitors are advised that:

  • Marine stingers have been reported by swimmers on the western side of K’gari in particular, Platypus Bay and around creeks, including Awinya and Wathumba.
  • Several visitors have been stung in recent years, with symptoms requiring paramedic attention.
  • Medical assistance is limited on K’gari, and visitors are advised to take this into consideration.
  • Marine stingers and some other marine life can cause serious injury or death.
  • Swimming is not recommended.

In an emergency call Triple Zero (000).

Please monitor park alerts on the department’s website for updated information.

Your safety is our concern, but your responsibility.

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