From ABC sunshine coast Facebook - Pilot Fined
"A man has been issued with a penalty infringement notice by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) for landing a helicopter on Fraser Island without authorisation.
A ranger spotted the helicopter flying at a low altitude and landing near Eli Creek. When approached by the ranger, the pilot said he was collecting visitors from the island. He was issued with a $500 Penalty Infringement Notice. The Department of Environment and Science has reminded private pilots that it is an offence to land an aircraft, including an aeroplane, helicopter or light aircraft on Fraser Island or other QPWS managed areas without permission, under the Nature Conservation (Protected Areas Management) Regulation 2006."
A phone call or two prior maybe could arrange a landing permission - rather than a $500 fine.
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