Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area
Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area, Military training facility and heritage site in Byfield, Australia.
The Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area spans 460,216 hectares, featuring sandy beaches, rocky headlands, tidal mudflats, and mangrove communities along its coastline.
The military training grounds have operated since World War II, adapting their facilities and expanding operations to meet evolving defense requirements through multiple decades.
The training area maintains permanent reference sites established by CSIRO, contributing scientific data about land management practices across eastern Australia.
Access to Shoalwater Bay requires special permits due to military operations, with visitors following designated schedules and restricted area protocols.
The location houses one-third of Australia's bird species and contains 58 different types of plant communities within its boundaries.
Location: Queensland
Address: Byfield Rd, Byfield QLD
GPS coordinates: -22.54792,150.48732
Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:26
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