Looking after Queensland Beaches

Beaches in Queensland provide a home to a wide variety of wildlife, on both the land and in the water. It is important that everyone - locals and visitors - make as little impact on the beach environment as possible so we can preserve these special places for future generations.

Dunes

A narrow margin of foreshore on many beaches in Queensland is covered with sprawling plants that make up an area called a dune. This area is very important in the prevention of erosion, so it is vital not to walk on these plants or remove them. Special types of grasses, creepers, shrubs and trees are found on frontal dunes. Some of the grasses and creepers trap sand blown from the beach so that the dune grows wider and higher. Established plants prevent the dune being blown away by strong winds.

Collecting Shells

Vehicles on the beach

Rubbish