National Parks

Nothing beats the thrill and excitement of venturing into the Outback and experiencing the inspiring, beautiful and vast landscapes up close.

Queensland's Outback has more than 20 National Parks. That's a lot of spectacular beauty for you to explore! Discover this for yourself as you visit breathtaking gorges, ancient Aboriginal rock art, peaceful waterholes, wetlands, desert sand dunes and much, much more.

Many national parks have camping sites and are top spots for nature-based fun. Choose a short bushwalk or tackle an overnight hike. If you don't want to camp or go for a walk, you can still enjoy the beauty of the Outback parks. Have a bush picnic, go birdwatching, paddle along the waterways, sit by a creek and simply relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of nature's beauty.

Ever had the opportunity to explore national parks with a ranger? As part of the 2008 Centenary of Parks the EPA is giving you this opportunity.

As part of this year’s Centenary of Parks celebrations and National Science Week, EPA rangers are hosting a series of overnight adventures in Queensland’s National Parks.

Join EPA rangers on tours that uncover hidden treasures in outback parks, and discover the abundance of life and history in the remote arid landscapes of Queensland.

Discover what life is like for our park rangers - outback. Download your brochure Centenary of Parks Flyer ( Adobe Acrobat - 152.557KB ) . There are are four parks involved the Diamantina National Park, Welford National Park, Idalia National Park and Lochern National Park.

Caring For Parks

National Parks are very special places. Their primary purpose is to conserve natural and cultural sites. The parks provide opportunities to explore and experience the diverse flora, fauna and landscapes of Outback Queensland. Nature-based recreation activities give people the chance to appreciate natural settings without spoiling them for future visitors.

Remember that everything is protected - plants, animals, creeks, even rocks.
Preferably use a fuel stove for cooking. Don't collect firewood from the park.
Use fireplaces (where provided) and put the fire out when you leave.
Leave pets at home and you will be more likely to see native animals.
Take your rubbish home with you.
Be considerate, not noisy, and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature.
Stay on the walking tracks and roads and you will cause less damage.

For detailed information on Outback Queensland's National Parks click here or visit the Environmental Protection Agency website.