Permanent closure of Lonesome camping area, Expedition National Park

Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed

Category:
Park or facility closure
Applies:
19 November 2024 to 28 February 2025
Published:
19 November 2024 2:36pm
ID:
24696

This alert applies to the following park:

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) have made the decision to permanently close the Lonesome camping area in Expedition National Park from 1 December 2024.

Recently the land where the camping area is located was revoked for the benefit of resource access and is no longer managed by QPWS.

What does this mean for park users?

Visitors can still enjoy the existing recreational opportunities in other parts of the park, including access to picnic facilities at the Lonesome lookout.

Remote camping opportunities are available in other sections of Expedition National Park and nearby park locations. Check out the department's website for more details.

Please visit this park's page on the department's website for alternative nearby park attractions and experiences.

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

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