The beautiful ocean, Burrum Coast National Park, wildlife and waterways are why people visit Woodgate.
Our bay, beach and waterways are part of the Great Sandy Marine Park. The park includes protected habitat areas, conservation zones and go slow zones.
Zone restrictions protect critical habitats for vulnerable and endangered species, including sea turtles, dugongs, a myriad of fish species and shorebirds.
Sand dunes are fragile, essential habitats. Dunes help stabilise our beaches and minimise erosion. The various plants provide food and shelter for a host of wildlife (birds, reptiles, crabs, nesting turtles, insects, etc).
Wetlands, mangroves and saltmarsh are also vital habitats in the coastal environment. They act as a protective barrier, store carbon, are nursery grounds for fish and crustaceans and roosting sites for shorebirds.
Please respect the environment and keep our natural areas and our town beautiful for everyone’s enjoyment.
- Take your rubbish with you. Every time. On the beach, in the National Park, around town, out on the water.
- Don’t park or drive on sand dunes, don’t use them as toilets and don’t rip out the vegetation.
- Watch for wildlife on the roads and in the water; slow down. Take photos but admire from a distance.
- Retrieve broken tackle, nets and pots and fishing line.
- Stick to designated walkways, paths, tracks and trails.
- Pick up your dog poo.
Report injured, ill or beached marine wildlife to the Marine Strandings Hotline – 1300 130 372.
Report injured wildlife to Woodgate & Surrounds Wildlife Rescue – 0459 241 318.
