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Hang in there, it's almost the weekend... the #Easter long weekend. 🐰⁣ ⁣ Are you planning to visit #QldParks? There'll likely be more traffic on…

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Sssswipe to ssssee who is sssslithering out of these eggs-quisite eggs 👀⁣ ⁣ 📷 Bruce Cowell ©️ @qldmuseum

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Come get ready with Ranger Rachel for a compliance patrol. Did you know Rangers wear specialised vests? 🦺 As an Authorised Officer, part of Ranger…

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Eggs-amine closely and see if you can guess who laid these eggs? ⁣ 🥚 spoiler alert - a reveal at the end may help 🤫⁣…

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From planners to graphic designers, there's a few roles you might not think of when you hear 'Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service'. Whose #POV do…

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❌ One person's rock art is another protected area's worst nightmare. ⁣ The visual is so frightening, we can't even show you. ⁣ ⁣ Rock…

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Dingoes are naturally curious about humans, but what might seem like playful behaviour is actually serious dominance testing that can quickly turn aggressive.⁣ ⁣ If…

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'One of the most emotional experiences of my life.' — How visitor Nathan described seeing turtle hatchlings on a Turtle Encounter tour at Mon Repos…

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    Check out our Be inspired articles for the exciting range of experiences that await you in Queensland National Parks. Whether you’re a family, a couple or a bunch of mates, you’ll find something to inspire you to think outside and start exploring our parks and forests!

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  • Girraween National Park\'s spectacular granite landscape is a must-see! Find a park

    Image detailsGirraween National Park's spectacular granite landscape is a must-see!Darren Jew © Queensland Government

    A detailed overview of national parks, state forests and recreation areas in Queensland. Browse parks for bushwalks, picnics, accessibility, camping and fishing. With links to permits and a regional map of Queensland.

  • Pitch your tent in the large, grassy and open Burtons Wells camping area. Camping

    Image detailsPitch your tent in the large, grassy and open Burtons Wells camping area.Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government

    Camping is a great way to experience the bush and see wildlife. 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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    Nature-based recreation and tourism are allowed in most Queensland national parks where you can walk, camp, watch birds, ride horses or mountain bikes, or venture out in your four-wheel-drive. Permits are required for some activities in some locations.

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    Essential things to know before you visit Queensland’s parks and forests.

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    Track and facility closure notices, track and facility upgrade notices and up-to-date camping information for parks and forests around Queensland.