Fires Prohibited - D'Aguilar Backcountry Bush Camps

Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed

Category:
Park or facility closure
Applies:
19 September 2023 to 1 January 2024
Published:
19 September 2023 10:30am
ID:
23282

This alert applies to the following park:

Seasonal fire closures apply to all South D'Aguilar backcountry bush camps between September and January to help protect people, property and wildlife. Fires are prohibited due to seasonal fire danger.

During a QPWS fire prohibition the following cooking appliances are still permitted, but they must meet the following requirements:

  • The appliance must use gas or manufactured fuel. Manufactured fuel does not include heat beds, briquettes, timber or wood.
  • It must be used only for cooking.
  • It must be a minimum of 20cm off the ground and more than 2m from flammable material, which includes vegetation.
  • It must not have the potential to generate airborne embers, or possibly ignite nearby ground fuels.
  • It must be fully self-contained (heat source enclosed and no exposed flame) and never be left unattended when in use.

Due to the changed conditions the visitor experience may be affected.

For your safety please use caution whilst visiting the park.

For your safety please obey all fire restrictions.

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