• Drop into the Great Sandy Information Centre during business hours to have a chat to our friendly staff. Photo credit: Rob Cameron © Queensland Government

Visit the Great Sandy Information Centre in Tewantin, located near the Noosa River car ferry to Noosa North Shore. The centre offers information on camping and beach driving permits for Cooloola , Inskip Peninsula and K’gari, Fraser Island recreation areas.

You can also browse our onsite information display and take a Cooloola and Inskip Peninsula recreation areas (PDF, 4.8MB) and K’gari, Fraser Island Recreation Area (PDF, 6.0MB) visitor guide or information pack for your perusal.

Key visitor information for Great Sandy National Park

Before you travel, it’s important to know that each area of Great Sandy National Park has different mandatory requirements, from permits, to where you can camp and what you need to bring. This includes carrying a sealed portable toilet (PDF, 1,000.6KB) when camping in beach zones without facilities, as well as following fire and waste guidelines to keep the park clean and safe. Having the right permits and knowing where you can set up helps protect this special place for everyone.

We recommend always visiting the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) website before your trip for the most up-to-date information on permits, camping areas, and park conditions. If you’re in the Tewantin area, it can also be helpful to call into the Great Sandy Information Centre and speak with a Ranger for any further guidance you may need.

Useful links below:

• Cooloola Recreation Area: Read before you visit Cooloola for information about essentials to bring with you when camping.
  K’gari: Read before you visit K’gari for information about essentials to bring with you when camping.
• Conditions reports (including detours, temporary closures and tide times for beach driving).
  • Cooloola (PDF, 681.0KB)
  • Inskip Peninsula (PDF, 435.4KB)
  • K’gari (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Camping and Vehicle permits
• Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Getting there and getting around

Great Sandy Information Centre is in Tewantin, near the southern access to Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park on the Sunshine Coast between Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach (155–240km north of Brisbane).

• Find us on QPWS Great Sandy Information Centre - Google Maps
• The Great Sandy Information Centre is at 240 Moorindil Street in Tewantin, 200m from Noosa North Shore Ferries, which provides access to Noosa North Shore and Teewah Beach.
• For tourism information for all regions in Queensland, see Queensland.com, and for friendly advice on how to get there, where to stay and what to do, find your closest accredited visitor information centre.

Wheelchair access

The information centre and toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible. No assistance is required

Before you visit

Opening hours

The Great Sandy Information Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (closed on public holidays).

Please note that on occasion the centre may be closed during these times. If the centre is unattended, you can still access information and services through:

• DETSI Parks and forests website –  for park information and updates.
• QNP Booking Service – to make camping and permit bookings.
• Authorised agents – for camping and vehicle permit bookings.
• 13 QGOV (13 74 68) – for assistance via phone.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Cooloola Recreation Area safely.