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Drone Rules for Whitehaven Beach
Whitsundays, Queensland (qld)
• Australia
Whitehaven Beach, Queensland, Australia
Lat: -20.2824 • Lng: 149.039
Ground
Permission required
Last updated: May 26, 2026
Summary
A great way to take pictures of this astonishing view such a great way to enjoy life but their are some rules nobody told me. For example stay 30m away from people, don't fly over crowded places, keep your drone within your visual line of sight at all times
Marine Life: By law, you cannot fly a drone closer than 100 meters to any marine mammal, such as whales or dolphins.
National Parks: Drones are generally prohibited in camping areas and many national park islands without an authority or permit
Stay 30 meters away from other people.
Do not fly over people or crowded areas.
Keep your drone within your visual line of sight at all times.
Fly no higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above the ground.