Frog Rock Coastal Reserve

Thank you for your feedback on our draft management plan for the coastal reserve at Frog Rock, Cape Gloucester.

The majority (55%) indicated they are happy with the draft Plan, and ‘Protect the turtle nesting sites and foreshore vegetation by reducing vehicle access’ was ranked as the most important goal of the draft Plan.

All feedback will be considered during the finalisation of the Plan and will be presented to Council.

View the Consultation Summary below or download it here>>

Background

The Frog Rock reserve covers approximately 8.5ha on the western side of Cape Gloucester, with important ecological qualities such as endangered littoral rainforest. The area is also a popular spot for social and recreational activities for both residents and visitors.

In recent years, there has been an increase in tourists and day visitors using the coastal reserve and this has increased the impacts to the area. Some of these impacts include litter, erosion, damage to vegetation, illegal camping and damage to turtle nesting habitats.

The purpose of the Frog Rock Reserve Management Plan is to:

• Better manage visitation to the reserve;
• Identify areas of the reserve to rehabilitate to restore the littoral rainforest vegetation;
• Identify areas for future recreation; and
• Plan for improved protection of the site’s cultural heritage.

The management plan proposes a series of actions to address these issues, such as:

• Providing dedicated carparks;
• Reducing vehicle access by installing bollards;
• Revegetation activities;
• Informative signage about regulations;
• Informative signage about habitat to educate tourists and day visitors.