National parks, marine parks and forests
Features
- Explore the new Conondale Range Great Walk
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Walk the trails of the 56 km Conondale Range Great Walk to experience ancient rainforest, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear creeks, tall open forest, and expansive views.
- Queensland’s protected areas estate continues to grow
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Glass House Mountains and Macalister Range included in new protected areas in Queensland.
- Vision for North Stradbroke Island—a strong, green future
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The Queensland Government has a new vision for North Stradbroke Island.
- Byfield Area Management Plan 2010
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The Byfield Area Management Plan guides day-to-day decisions about protecting and managing the Byfield Area.
- A new national park on Aboriginal land at Cape York
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Escarpments, undulating low hills, seasonal wetlands and patches of vine-thicket are some of the landscapes protected in the new Alwal National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (CYPAL).
- Lake McKenzie closing for redevelopment
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Lake McKenzie will be closed to visitors from 26 April until the Queensland September school holidays while visitor facilities are being upgraded
- Cooloola Extension to the Fraser Island World Heritage Area
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The Department of Environment and Resource Management’s (DERM) Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is inviting public comment on the proposed extension to the Fraser Island World Heritage Area.
- Survive your drive on Fraser Island
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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.
- Queensland nature-based tourism opportunities
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Seven demonstration sites for low-impact nature-based ecotourism accommodation in and near some of Queensland’s best known national parks were announced by the Honourable the Premier Anna Bligh MP on 25 November 2009. The proposed sites require further investigation and, if progressed, will be a first for Queensland
- Park alerts
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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.
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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.
Last updated: 23 June 2010