Carnarvon Great Walk - closure due to planned burn
Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed
- Category:
- Fire closure or access restriction
- Applies:
- 20 December 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Published:
- 20 December 2024 2:48pm
- ID:
- 24808
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Mount Moffatt, Carnarvon National ParkCapricorn; Outback Queensland
- Carnarvon Great WalkCapricorn; Outback Queensland
- Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National ParkCapricorn; Outback Queensland
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting planned burns (weather permitting) along the Carnarvon Great Walk during March and possibly June, as part of the fire management program for Carnarvon National Park.
During these months, the Carnarvon Great Walk will be closed to public access.
Smoke may be seen in the vicinity, and persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation while visiting Carnarvon National Park during these times.
Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.
Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.
Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).
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