Planned burn season: mountain range south of Wallaman Falls Road, Girringun National Park
- Category:
- Announcement
- Applies:
- 15 June to 31 October 2026
- Published:
- 29 May 2026 11:59am
- ID:
- 26580
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Wallaman Falls, Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Wallaman Falls Section, Wet Tropics Great WalkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting planned burns along the mountain range south of Wallaman Falls Road, Girringun National Park between Monday 15 June and Saturday 31 October 2026 (dates inclusive) as part of the annual conservation management and hazard reduction program for parks and forests.
As a result, smoke may be seen on the road to Wallman Falls and surrounding areas.
Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation, should close windows and doors and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.
The aim of these burns is to maintain a healthy forest environment and reduce the potential threats from bushfires in periods of dangerous fire weather.
Please note: closures and access restrictions may also be implemented during this planned burn season. For the latest information, check all park alerts for Girringun National Park here.
Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visit the fire management webpage.
Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.
Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.
Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).
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