Moreton 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.
Moreton Bay Marine Park protects a range of marine and coastal environments including rocky shores, internationally significant wetlands, coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass meadows and sandy beaches. These habitats provide important seasonal resources for migratory wading birds, humpback whales and marine turtles. Permanent resident species include dolphins, dugong, shorebirds, grey nurse sharks and various fish species.
Within the Marine Park there are designated “Go Slow “ areas to protect turtles, dugong and the natural integrity of the location. Motorised water sports are not allowed in the turtle and dugong go slow areas.
In some locations local navigation rules also apply. (Please look out for warning signage)
You will have passed some unusual dwellings on the way to this cache, some seem like they are houses, one even looks like a business. One of the houses has been occupied by the same family for over 40 years.