Parks permits and policies

Permits are required for certain activities in Queensland national parks and State forest land. These activities include camping, recreational and commercial tours, scientific or educational research and group activities such as orienteering, climbing and traversing.

To place beehives in a national park or other protected area managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, you must hold an apiary permit for an available site.

Before camping in a park, forest or reserve, you must obtain a camping permit and pay your camping fees. Most camping areas can be booked online, at an over-the-counter booking office or by phone. You must pay your camping fees to secure your booking.

Information about vehicle access permits for Mulgumpin (Moreton Island), K'Gari (Fraser Island), Bribie Island, Minjerribah and Cooloola Recreation Areas.

You may need a permit for certain activities in a marine park. Be sure to check the zoning plans which list the activities that are unrestricted, allowed with a permit or prohibited.

Commercial activities in national parks and other protected areas must be sustainable and compatible with the management priorities of protected areas.

Outline of how commercial stock grazing may be authorised and managed in QPWS managed areas under the Forestry Act 1959 and the Nature Conservation Act 1992.

You may need a permit if you are planning a school excursion or organising a group event such as a wedding, fun run or adventure training.

Permits for scientific research, education and conservation purposes in protected areas and permits for protected wildlife and resources in non-protected areas.

Authorities and permits are issued over parks and forests for development and infrastructure projects. Activities include occupation permits and structures and works.

The Forestry Act 1959 provides for the reservation, management and protection of State forests and the sale of forest products on State lands, including State forests and timber reserves.

• Public liability insurance
• Review and appeals
• Amendments to permits

The department collects a range of regulatory fees associated with permits for commercial activities in or near parks that are administered by the department.