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Solitary Islands Marine Park

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The Solitary Islands Marine Park is the largest marine protected area in New South Wales. It covers a total area of 100,000 hectares and extends along 75km of coast from Coffs Harbour north to the Sanden River mouth.

The park is home to a huge diversity of marine life, with a tropical, temperate and sub tropical species of fish, coral and algae being the main attraction for divers. Signage indicates where specific activities such as
diving, fishing and collecting may be undertaken.

The marine park includes the tidal waters of estuaries, beaches and headlands within its boundaries and is protected by a special zoning scheme designed to protect fish habitat.

Marine park comprises sanctuary zones; refuge zones and general use areas covering 75 kilometres. Please contact our Information Officers on (02) 9247 5033.

Open Time


Marine Park is accessible at all timesInformation Office 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday
 

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Solitary Islands Marine Park
Marine Parks Office 32 Marina Drive
Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
Telephone: 02 -... 02 - 6652 0900
Fax: 02 -... 02 - 6651 1440
Website: www.mpa.nsw.gov.au
Entry is free!

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