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Be dingo-safe! on K'gari this Summer Featured
It's an important time for dingo pups as they learn pack rules. Play fights and aggressive behaviour is used to show dominance over siblings and at times towards humans. Find out how to be dingo-safe!
Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan Featured
A new zoning plan is currently being prepared for the Great Sandy Marine Park following a comprehensive review period.
Queensland’s culture, heritage and conservation are at your fingertips Featured
Join our Rangers on 3 remarkable virtual parks tours and experience what it’s like to be there—to see, hear, and learn—all from the comfort of your home.
Only buy native wildlife from licensed sellers Featured
Before you buy native wildlife check to see if you need a licence and only buy from licensed sellers.
Four Cape York Peninsula national parks handed back to Traditional Owners Featured
An historic agreement secures the return of Daintree, Ngalba Bulal, Black Mountain and Hope Islands National Parks to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji peoples.
Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre open 9am – 4.15pm, seven days a week Featured
Our wildlife and Park Rangers look forward to welcoming you to the park. As part of our COVID-safe plan, we have implemented some changes—please ensure you review all information before you visit.
David Fleay Wildlife Park open 9am – 4pm, seven days a week Featured
Our wildlife and Park Rangers look forward to welcoming you to the park. As part of our COVID-safe plan, we have implemented some changes—please ensure you review all information before you visit.
'Think outside' and get active in Queensland National Parks Featured
Queensland National Parks are full of unforgettable moments—whether you’re camping, exercising or simply reconnecting with nature, there’s an outdoor experience for everyone! So ‘Think outside’ and find your next adventure now!
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Offender ordered to pay costs for damages caused to a protected area in northern Queensland. 🚧 This is the first time that the Department of Environment,…
qldparks6 days ago
Let time pass you by and take in nature’s magic moments. 🌠 Get in early and book your fave #QldParks camp site now! 🏕️✅ (🔗 link in…
Queensland National Parks6 days ago
Would you rather? 🤔 Admire towering paperbark trees with a hint of eucalyptus in the air or 1000+ year old bull kauri pine trees standing at…
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With a headshot like this on its resume, we don't know how this smug dragon who calls #BladensburgNationalPark home missed out on its #Dune2 feature…
Queensland National Parks7 days ago
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At Tregole National Park, our Rangers are recycling recyclables. ♻️ Charleville Rangers (who look after Tregole National Park) were recently faced with the dilemma of needing…
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