Hang gliding
General information
Legislation administered by QPWS makes several references to hang-gliding and paragliding, and may distinguish between taking off, landing and operating or using these gliders.
It is Commonwealth law that all hang-gliding and paragliding pilots must be members of, and be certified by, the Hang-gliding Federation of Australia and abide by its rules and regulations.
Some hang-gliders and para-gliders may be fitted with motors and be capable of taking off from flat ground.
Guidelines and policies
Operational policy: Hang-gliding and paragliding in QPWS managed areas
Information sheet: Tourism and visitor management permit update
Pre-lodgement service
If you are planning a gliding activity on a QPWS-managed area contact the local QPWS office to discuss your proposal.
Permits and approvals
The granting of leases, occupational permits or other authorities for development of sites for hang-gliding/paragliding will be assessed on a case by case basis but, as a general principle, will be discouraged.
Forms and fees
A person or organisations wishing to conduct hang-gliding or paragliding activities on QPWS-managed areas should provide full details of the proposed activities to the relevant QPWS district manager.
No fees apply to the issue of permits and other authorities applying to the use of aircraft and recreational craft in QPWS-managed areas. However, fees or in-kind contributions may be negotiated as part of a deed of agreement.
Forms and fees
Application form: Permit to land aircraft or use recreational craft
Last updated: 09 February 2007