National parks, marine parks and forests

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Survive your drive on Fraser Island

Queensland’s sand islands and coastal parks are great places to visit in a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle. But remember driving on sand requires special care and attention. If you have not driven on sand before, take along an experienced driver who has, or join a tag a long tour group and follow behind experienced 4WD guides.

The weight and balance of a 4WD is very different to a normal car - handling can be difficult.

A new national park on Aboriginal land at Cape York

The new KULLA (McIlwraith Range) National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land) is an area of outstanding beauty and biological richness with spectacular escarpments, gorges, waterfalls and rainforests.

Explore the new Carnarvon Great Walk

Walk the trails of the 86km Carnarvon Great Walk to experience a remote and beautiful landscape of towering sandstone cliffs, sweeping tablelands and shaded side-gorges.

Park alerts

Parks and forests are wild places with hidden dangers for the unwary visitor. It is vital to pay close attention to signs that warn of local dangers. Follow these tips to stay safe and have an enjoyable visit. View the current park alerts.

Regional ecosystem maps

Regional vegetation maps, which describe the extent and conservation status of remnant vegetation as regional ecosystems, are crucial for preparing applications to clear native vegetation.

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