Australian National Parks

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Information courtesy of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

From the bush to the beach, from the outback to the reef, national parks protect Queensland's special heritage.

National parks sample the state's best scenery and incredible natural diversity, provide homes for our native wildlife and protect special historic sites and indigenous cultural places.

In February 1999, 450 protected areas including national parks covered 7 029 319 hectares - just over four percent of Queensland.

In Queensland, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has the task of deciding which places should become national parks and how best to manage the parks to protect their special values.

Legislation protects national parks so they can be passed intact to future generations. Potentially damaging activities are controlled by permit.

Some national parks have global conservation significance and have been placed on the World Heritage list. Fraser Island is a World Heritage Area.

About half Queensland's national parks have been developed for public recreation. Here, you can picnic, bushwalk and camp in the very best Queensland has to offer. Get into parks!

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Forest Ecosystem Research and Assessment

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Information courtesy of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Fire restrictions | Track/Facility closures | Track/Facility upgrades Fire restrictions Moreton Island National Park Fire restrictions still in force and fires must not be left unattended. Until further notice: Fires are to be small and for cooking only. Fires in constructed fireplaces only. An area of 2m around fire must be cleared of flammable material. In windy conditions, fires are not to be lit. Track/Facility closures Camp ground closure There is no longer camping on Fitzroy Island. The camp ground has been closed by the Cairns City Council. Carnarvon Gorge — Camping From 17 May 2002, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service's Carnarvon Gorge campground will only be open during the Queensland Easter, winter and spring school holidays. The campground is closed to campers at all other times of the year, including the Christmas holiday period. Campground information sheet (PDF 68KB) Eungella National Park The Finch Hatton track is currently undergoing repairs. This work will not close this track but may cause some delays. Visitors need to take care when they access the reconstruction area. Glass House Mountains National Park Mt Coonowrin (Crookneck) is closed to public access without a permit. Lamington National Park Binna Burra Coomera River circuit is temporarily closed due to landslips and continued geological instability. Noosa National Park Tracks being upgraded including Noosa National Park Headland track. Springbrook National Park The Purlingbrook Falls circuit and lookouts are closed until further notice due to major track renovations and installation of safety fencing along the walking track. The western Purlingbrook Falls lookout will be open on Saturdays and Sundays only. All other lookouts at Purlingbrook Falls will remain closed until further notice. Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park (David Fleay Wildlife Park) Walking track will be closed to the public until further notice. Termites have caused severe damage to several bridges along the track making it unsafe for visitors. Tamborine National Park Joalah National Park, Lower Creek circuit — unserviceable bridge on lower circuit needs replacement. Jenyns Falls and Burrawong circuits closed due to construction work. Track/Facility upgrades Bunya Mountains National Park Electrical BBQs installed at the Dandabah camping area. Burtons Well and Westcott camping areas now have tent only sites, camper trailers and caravans sites are still available at the Dandabah camping area. Mapleton Falls National Park New lookout, carpark and information signs. Moreton Island National Park Roads recently graded, however rough road conditions expected if no further rain received.

Information courtesy of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Australia National Parks
Australia National Park Information Our National Parks Information courtesy of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service From the bush to the beach, from the outback to the reef, national parks protect Queensland's special heritage. National parks sample the state's best scenery and incredible natural diversity, provide homes for our native wildlife and protect special historic sites and indigenous cultural places. In February 1999, 450 protected areas including national parks covered 7 029 319 hectares - just over four percent of Queensland. In Queensland, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has the task of deciding which places should become national parks and how best to manage the parks to protect their special values. Legislation protects national parks so they can be passed intact to future generations. Potentially damaging activities are controlled by permit. Some national parks have global conservation significance and have been placed on the World Heritage list. Fraser Island is a World Heritage Area. About half Queensland's national parks have been developed for public recreation. Here, you can picnic, bushwalk and camp in the very best Queensland has to offer. Get into parks! Camping bookings Latest park news Brisbane Forest Park Forest management Forest Ecosystem Research and Assessment Parks Master Plan Cyber Rangers Information courtesy of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Fire restrictions \| Track/Facility closures \| Track/Facility upgrades Fire restrictions Moreton Island National Park Fire restrictions still in force and fires must not be left unattended. Until further notice: Fires are to be small and for cooking only. Fires in constructed fireplaces only. An area of 2m around fire must be cleared of flammable material. In windy conditions, fires are not to be lit. Track/Facility closures Camp ground closure There is no longer camping on Fitzroy Island. The camp ground has been closed by the Cairns City Council. Carnarvon Gorge — Camping From 17 May 2002, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service's Carnarvon Gorge campground will only be open during the Queensland Easter, winter and spring school holidays. The campground is closed to campers at all other times of the year, including the Christmas holiday period. Campground information sheet (PDF 68KB) Eungella National Park The Finch Hatton track is currently undergoing repairs. This work will not close this track but may cause some delays. Visitors need to take care when they access the reconstruction area. Glass House Mountains National Park Mt Coonowrin (Crookneck) is closed to public access without a permit. Lamington National Park Binna Burra Coomera River circuit is temporarily closed due to landslips and continued geological instability. Noosa National Park Tracks being upgraded including Noosa National Park Headland track. Springbrook National Park The Purlingbrook Falls circuit and lookouts are closed until further notice due to major track renovations and installation of safety fencing along the walking track. The western Purlingbrook Falls lookout will be open on Saturdays and Sundays only. All other lookouts at Purlingbrook Falls will remain closed until further notice. Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park (David Fleay Wildlife Park) Walking track will be closed to the public until further notice. Termites have caused severe damage to several bridges along the track making it unsafe for visitors. Tamborine National Park Joalah National Park, Lower Creek circuit — unserviceable bridge on lower circuit needs replacement. Jenyns Falls and Burrawong circuits closed due to construction work. Track/Facility upgrades Bunya Mountains National Park Electrical BBQs installed at the Dandabah camping area. Burtons Well and Westcott camping areas now have tent only sites, camper trailers and caravans sites are still available at the Dandabah camping area. Mapleton Falls National Park New lookout, carpark and information signs. Moreton Island National Park Roads recently graded, however rough road conditions expected if no further rain received. Information courtesy of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Australia National Parks

Australia National Park Information