Activities
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Camping
Queensland’s parks and forests offer a range of camping opportunities, from remote camp sites for bushwalkers to camping areas with amenities and sites for camper trailers and caravans as well as tents.
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Walking
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Talks and tours
Enjoy a unique variety of daily talks and guided tours for visitors of all ages in Queensland’s national parks.
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Mountain biking
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Four-wheel driving
Safety information and responsibilities for four-wheel-driving recreational activities in Queensland parks and forests.
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Canoeing and kayaking
Read more on a selection of parks where you can explore by canoe or kayak.
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First Nations culture
Cultural experiences in Queensland’s national parks.
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Fishing
Recreational fishing is permitted in some national parks and some marine park zones. Fishing can be restricted to specific areas within a park. Sometimes temporary closures may be in place for management or safety reasons.
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Horseriding
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Military and historical sites
Read about some of the historical military sites you can visit in Queensland’s national parks.
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Trail-bike riding
Where to go trail-bike riding in QPWS managed estate. Includes safety, permit and minimal impact information.
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Rock climbing and abseiling
Find out where you can rock climb and abseil in Queensland’s national parks.
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Snorkelling and diving
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Volunteering
Volunteer to work alongside a ranger, or join one of our community partnership programs operating across Queensland.
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Wildlife parks and encounters
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Watching birds and other wildlife
Queensland has more than 600 species of birds—about 80 percent of all bird species found in Australia. Hints for better bird watching in national parks and forests.