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There’s no need to feel like you’re stuck in the city with nowhere to go this weekend!

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We get it. Dragging your teens and tweens away from their technology and into the great outdoors can be difficult, if not downright impossible.

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Tucked away in the heart of Burleigh Heads is David Fleay Wildlife Park—a park unlike any other. Cute and quirky critters—tick! Wildlife shows—tick! But what…

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Calling nature enthusiasts of all ages! If you’re looking for nature therapy the whole family can enjoy, there’s no better place than Queensland’s biggest playground—Queensland…

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Are we there yet? Well kids, almost! D’Aguilar National Park is the closest, large-scale national park to any Australian capital city and is beckoning you…

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Have you always wanted to have a sneak-peak of one of Queensland’s Great Walks?

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Why not steer away from the beaten (coastal) track when choosing your next family holiday destination?

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Planning your holidays and short breaks tends to revolve around the kids, right? Well, you’re not alone! A recent survey of 500 families found that…

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‘It’s bloomin marvellous’, as the late Australian gardening guru, Peter Cundall, would have said. You don’t need to fly to the UK for the Chelsea…

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Does your dog love new adventures just like you? There’s no need to leave your pooch pining for you at home when there’s long walks…

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Explore the landscapes and legends of Cape York Peninsula, one of Australia’s ‘last frontiers’, on a 4WD wilderness adventure of a lifetime!

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They say ‘don’t go chasing waterfalls’ but we suggest you do, and volcanoes too!

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The vast red landscape of western Queensland is a time capsule of our prehistoric past, waiting to be discovered.

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So you want to lavish your significant other with a deluxe weekend away but you’re strapped for cash, we’ve all been there.

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They’re renowned for surf and sun-drenched beaches, and deservedly-so, but take a closer look and you’ll find the Sunshine and Fraser coasts have so much…

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When it comes to bushwalking with your ‘besties’ (friends or family), in Queensland National Parks near Brisbane, you’re truly spoilt for choice!

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Whether you’re wildlife enthusiasts, keen walkers, a family seeking special nature experiences, or simply curious and hungry for adventure of a different kind, Mount Etna…

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‘These boots are made for walkin’ and that’s just what they’ll do…’ If you like the sound of rambling through ancient rainforests, wandering along palm-fringed…

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Camping—there is no better way to relax and get back to nature! You can escape to an island paradise, pitch a tent next to a…

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When we are planning a trip or our next outdoor adventure, we are happy. (This is a proven fact!)

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There’s something magical about heading out on foot in nature with everything you need in a pack on your back, and the chance to camp…

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We all love to visit Queensland’s parks and forests, and we want to leave them for our children, and theirs, to enjoy. How can we…

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Meet Susan, Manager of Planning, Policy and Training for Fire Services

Staff profile on Regional Director Rachel, from South West Queensland

Did you know you can experience echoes of our colonial past within a stone’s throw of our capital city? Living history on our very doorstep!

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Turning your Instagram inspo into reality? Read our tips for visiting Josephine Falls to equip you with the info for the best possible experience.

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Turning your Instagram inspo into reality? Read our truths about our wonderful waterfalls to equip you with the info for the best possible experience.

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White sands, rich green landscapes and turquoise waters combine to make The Whitsundays your ultimate tropical getaway.

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We are truly a nation of coast dwellers, so when it comes to camping holidays, where do we head? To the water, of course!

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Queensland National Parks in the Gold Coast hinterland offer bushwalks where you can refresh in cool mountain air, immerse your senses in lush green forests…

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So, you’re planning an adventure to Queensland National Parks? With so many amazing parks and forests across the state, just waiting to be explored, the…

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Isla shares her favourite parts of Springbrook National Park and what she loves about being a Ranger.

Walking in Queensland National Parks is a fun way to be healthier and happier, and to share special times with family and friends.

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The southern Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations… and little wonder why!

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We talk with Ren from our Crocwise team and learn some of what goes in to keeping their local community safe.

You can feel the excitement! The Big Day Out (a.k.a. your first day hike) is looming. Heading out into the ‘wilderness’ as a first-time day-hiker…

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South East Queensland is jam-packed with an incredible variety of national parks, state forests and conservation parks, some right on Brisbane’s doorstep!

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A half day’s drive from Brisbane, there’s an outback adventure just waiting to happen. At Sundown National Park, you and your kids can unplug from…

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Sweat dripping from your brow, you take off your backpack and sit down on a rock beside a cool stream. You splash your face and…

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If you (or someone you know) has been fortunate enough to see humpback whales in their natural habitat, you’ll know why the experience is described…

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Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre is a hidden gem right on Brisbane’s doorstep! Hidden in plain sight, that is!

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Winter is a fabulous time to make space for life’s best moments and get hiking in Queensland National Parks!

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Learn from Butchulla man (Elder) and Senior Ranger Boyd on how best to respect the natural wonder that is K’gari, so it remains for all…