Parks permits and policies

  • About parks permits and policies

    Permits are required for certain activities in Queensland national parks and State forest land. These activities include camping, recreational and commercial tours, scientific or educational research and group activities such as orienteering, climbing and traversing.

  • Beekeeping on protected areas

    To place beehives in a national park or other protected area managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, you must hold an apiary permit for an available site.

  • Camping permits

    Before camping in a park, forest or reserve, you must obtain a camping permit and pay your camping fees. Most camping areas can be booked online, at an over-the-counter booking office or by phone. You must pay your camping fees to secure your booking.

  • Vehicle permits for recreation areas

    Information about vehicle access permits for Mulgumpin (Moreton Island), K'Gari (Fraser Island), Bribie Island, Minjerribah and Cooloola Recreation Areas.

  • Marine park permits

    You may need a permit for certain activities in a marine park. Be sure to check the zoning plans which list the activities that are unrestricted, allowed with a permit or prohibited.

  • Filming, photography and tourism activities

    Commercial activities in national parks and other protected areas must be sustainable and compatible with the management priorities of protected areas.

  • Grazing on QPWS managed areas

    Outline of how commercial stock grazing may be authorised and managed in QPWS managed areas under the Forestry Act 1959 and the Nature Conservation Act 1992.

  • Organised event permit

    You may need a permit if you are planning a school excursion or organising a group event such as a wedding, fun run or adventure training.

  • Education and research

    Scientific research and education on QPWS managed areas and for protected wildlife and resources on non-protected areas.

  • Development/infrastructure projects on State forest and protected areas

    Authorities and permits are issued over parks and forests for development and infrastructure projects. Activities include occupation permits and structures and works.

  • Harvesting native timber on State forests

    The Forestry Act 1959 provides for the reservation, management and protection of State forests and the sale of forest products on State lands, including State forests and timber reserves.

  • Amendments, appeals and insurance

  • Fees and charges

    The department collects a range of regulatory fees associated with permits for commercial activities in or near parks that are administered by the department.