Vehicle access permits

A vehicle access permit must be obtained before driving on Bribie Island, Fraser Island, Moreton Island and Cooloola recreation areas—fees apply.

All vehicles must be registered and have a valid permit attached to the left side of the vehicle's windscreen. If the vehicle does not have a windscreen the permit must be displayed in another prominent position. Write your booking number on the blank vehicle label available on arrival at the park.

Bookings

Ensure you obtain your permit before entering a recreation area. Permits may be purchased online, at an over-the-counter booking office or by phone on 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

 

• Vehicle access permit fees
• Replacement or permit detail change
• Change of name, address or registration on permit
• Replacement of lost or destroyed permit
• Exemption from Vehicle Access Permit fees

Vehicle access permit fees

Fees valid from 1 August 2011.

Moreton Island Recreation Area

• 1 month or less = $40.75
• more than 1 month = $204.20

Bribie Island Recreation Area

• 1 week or less = $39.00
• more than 1 week = $121.80

Cooloola Recreation Area

• 1 calendar day
  • obtained via the internet = $10.35
  • not obtained via the internet = $15.50
• 1 week or less = $25.90
• 1 month or less = $40.75
• more than 1 month = $204.20

Fraser Island Recreation Area

• 1 month or less = $40.75
• More than 1 month = $204.20

Fraser Island and Cooloola Recreation Area

• 1 month or less = $65.20
• More than 1 month = $326.80

Note: Visitors purchasing monthly or yearly permits for both Fraser and Cooloola for the same duration will receive a 20% discount on the cost of the two permits.

Replacement or permit detail change

To request replacement of a lost or destroyed vehicle access permit, or to change the name, address or vehicle stated in the permit, please send the following documents to: 

For Moreton Island Recreation Area

Permits Officer
Department of Environment and Resource Management
PO Box 731
Toowoomba Qld 4350
For enquiries please call the Permits Officer on (07) 4699 4335.

For Bribie Island Recreation Area

Administration Officer
Department of Environment and Resource Management
PO Box 5178
Manly Qld 4179
For enquiries please call the Administration Officer on (07) 3131 2860.

For Fraser Island and Cooloola Recreation Areas

Permits Officer
Department of Environment and Resource Management
PO Box 101
Maryborough Qld 4650
For enquiries please call the Permits Officer on (07) 4121 1800. 

Change of name, address or registration on permit

A letter requesting change of name, address or registration of a vehicle access permit with current booking number; and for a change in registration:

1. A copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle to which the permit currently applies.
2. A copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle to which the permit is now to apply.
3. The original vehicle access permit.

Replacement of lost or destroyed permit

1. A letter requesting replacement of lost or destroyed vehicle access permit.
2. A copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle to which the permit currently applies.
3. A statutory declaration that the vehicle access permit has been lost or destroyed.
4. A $6.60 replacement fee.

Exemption from Vehicle Access Permit fees

Permanent residents that must access the recreation area to get to their residence and their relatives, landholders and people accessing the recreation area for employment (including people who run educational excursions) can apply for a fee-exempt vehicle permit, nominating their vehicle. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria.

Obtain an application form online (Word, 301K)‡ or from a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service office.

‡ Requires Microsoft Office files viewer

Last updated 29 July 2011

Recreation Areas

• Vehicle access permits