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Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre open 9am – 4.15pm, seven days a week
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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.
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David Fleay Wildlife Park open 9am – 4pm, seven days a week
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'Think outside' and get active in Queensland National Parks
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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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National Parks Works and Jobs Boost program
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Queensland's national parks have been given an $8.93 million funding boost as part of the Queensland Government’s economic recovery plan.
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Mon Repos update January 2021
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Turtle Centre opening hours: 9am to 12pm, 7 days a week. Bookings required. Please ensure you comply with current Qld Health COVID-19 directives when you visit. Turtle Encounter tours are booked out. Find out more.
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2021-06-11T13:00:14.000Z
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2021-06-06T09:00:10.000Z
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2021-06-04T10:19:10.000Z
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2021-06-03T09:03:15.000Z
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2021-06-02T09:55:22.000Z
We get it! We get excited to arrive at our camping spots too! 🏕️ You’ve arrived at the park entrance and you want to hurry...
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2021-06-01T11:00:17.000Z
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2021-05-31T13:00:04.000Z
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2021-05-26T12:43:09.000Z
The ‘Reef Resilience’ is out and about! Together with the Federal Government, #QldParks have unveiled the latest asset in protecting the Great Barrier Reef that...