About Plunkett and Wickham

Park features

Plunkett mallee Eucalyptus curtisii is a near-threatened species found only in south east Queensland.

Photo credit: © Glenn Leiper

Plunkett Conservation Park and Wickham National Park feature elevated sandstone ridges vegetated with flourishing heath communities that bloom with whites, yellows and pinks in spring. Lichen-covered boulders and rock ledges provide great habitat for skinks and geckos to bask in the sun and hunt for insects. Plunkett and Wickham also protect a number of significant native species such as the endangered Leucopogon recurvisepalus, a low growing perennial shrub, and the near-threatened Plunkett mallee Eucalyptus curtisii.

The shared trails within the parks offer a range of scenic walking, mountain biking and horseriding experiences.

Looking after the park

• Everything in these parks is protected. Do not take or disturb plants or animals.
• Fires are not permitted in the parks.
• Take rubbish home with you as no bins are provided.
• Dogs must be kept on a leash and under control at all times in Plunkett Conservation Park. Dog faeces must be bagged immediately and removed from the park. Bring your own bags for this purpose.
• Dogs are not permitted in Wickham National Park.
• Toilets are not provided. Bury all human waste and toilet paper at least 100m away from tracks and water courses. Dig a hole at least 15 to 20cm deep. Bag and carry out all sanitary products as these are not rapidly biodegradable. Take small, sealable bags for this purpose.
• Please do not feed or leave food for animals. Human food can harm wildlife and cause some animals to become aggressive.
• Limit the spread of weeds by:
  • ensuring your clothes, shoes, bike, horses’ coats, hooves, equipment and floats are clean and free of seeds before park visits
  • avoiding walking and riding through patches of weeds, especially if they are seeding
  • horseriders—provide horses with weed-free, good quality, processed feed for at least 48 hours before entering Plunkett Conservation Park.

Podocarpus spinulosus

Photo credit: © Glenn Leiper

• Horseriders—rest horses for short periods only to minimise soil erosion and compaction. Do not allow horses to graze on park vegetation.
• Bikeriders—keep tracks in good condition by not riding during or immediately after wet weather.

See the guidelines on caring for parks for more information about protecting our environment and heritage in parks.

Park management

Plunkett Conservation Park and Wickham National are managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 for their conservation values and recreational opportunities. The parks provide essential habitat for plants and animals in south east Queensland.

Tourism information links

Logan Visitor Information Centre
www.visitlogan.com.au
Mandew Street, SHAILER PARK Qld 4128
(located in the Hyperdome Shopping Centre)=
Phone: (07) 3801 9188
Email: customerservice@hyperdomeshopping.com.au