Planned works for Stephens Island Camping area
Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed
- Category:
- Park or facility closure
- Applies:
- 15 February to 31 December 2026
- Published:
- 20 January 2026 11:03am
- ID:
- 26125
This alert applies to the following park:
- Barnard Island Group National ParkTropical North Queensland
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting Restoration of Reef Islands work program at Stephens Island within the Barnard Island National Park from 15/02/2026 to 31/12/2026 (weather permitting). The result of this works means one camping node will be closed within these dates.
All permits for the closed camping node are suspended for the duration of the closure. Note there is still one camping node accessible for booking during this period.
Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.
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