Cape Palmerston Community Marine Debris Clean-up

We’re calling all ocean lovers, nature enthusiasts, 4WD adventurers, and community champions! Sarina Landcare Catchment Management Association Inc. (SLCMA) and the ReefClean program are thrilled to invite you to an exciting community beach clean-up at Cape Palmerston National Park on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August 2025.

When: Friday 15th, Saturday 16th August 2025
Where: Cape Palmerston National Park
How to register: Contact admin@sarinalandcare.org.au

This is more than just a clean-up – it’s a chance to make real impact, connect with likeminded people, and help protect one of our region’s most stunning natural areas. Let’s work together to keep our beaches beautiful and our marine life safe. With the incredible support of Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service and the Yuwi Rangers, we’re taking on some of the most impacted marine debris hotspots in the park — but we can’t do it alone.

Further info

Are you keen to get involved? If you have your own 4WD vehicle (with recovery gear) for beach driving, join us at hotspots in Cape Palmerston National Park.

If you do not have a 4WD vehicle, you can still help clean up the front beach (parking available with 2WD vehicles).

Daily plan:

• Meet at the beach access point (end of Cape Palmerston Road)
• Arrive 8:30-8.45am for a 9am start | Wrap up by 1:30–2:00pm
• Tides will guide our access – we’ve got it covered!

What to bring: Sun smart clothing, hat, closed in shoes, water bottle What we provide: Gloves, bags, PPE, drinking water, snacks and lunch
What you need to know:
• Limited phone reception (UHF radio welcome)
• No amenities: shovel, toilet paper and hand sanitiser provided.
• Registration is essential – contact us on 4956 1388 or admin@sarinalandcare.org.au
• What we need to know: days attending, # people, # vehicles with or without 4WD access, dietary requirements.

Camping?

For the full experience, and for those keen to help across both days there is camping available. Bring your camping gear and unwind under the stars at either Windmill Bay or Cape Creek Camping areas (limited spots available) in Cape Palmerston National Park. Camping in the National Park needs to be pre-booked through the Queensland National Parks booking website: https://book.parks.qld.gov.au/camping

Or, enjoy nearby at Cape Palmerston Caravan Park visit website for more details: https://www.capepalmerston.com/
If you are camping, please note access into Cape Palmerston is restricted by tides. You are responsible for yourself while camping, it is not part of the event.

Let’s make waves for a cleaner coast!

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This event is part of the “Cape Palmerston Clean-Up Initiative: Community Marine Debris Collection and Monitoring project” supported through the Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action Grant Program being delivered by SLCMA in collaboration with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Yuwi Aboriginal Corporation Inc. and ReefClean.

ReefClean is funded by the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and delivered by Tangaroa Blue Foundation.