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New Resort Opens Amid Record Turtle Nesting Season

2/6/2025

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NRMA’s Turtle Sands Nature Resort has launched at Mon Repos, Queensland, just in time for an extraordinary turtle nesting season. Over 500 endangered loggerhead turtles have laid around 265,000 eggs, captivating visitors during the hatchling season from January to March. Environment Minister Andrew Powell highlighted the vital role of ecotourism in protecting these magnificent creatures.

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NRMA’s Turtle Sands Nature Resort has launched at Mon Repos, Queensland, just in time for an extraordinary turtle nesting season. Over 500 endangered loggerhead turtles have laid around 265,000 eggs, captivating visitors during the hatchling season from January to March. Environment Minister Andrew Powell highlighted the vital role of ecotourism in protecting these magnificent creatures.