Hymenachne Swamp Cultural Burn - 31 August-8 December 2026

Category:
Fire closure or access restriction
Applies:
31 August to 8 December 2026
Published:
27 August 2026 7:07pm
ID:
26924

This alert applies to the following park:

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be supporting Traditional Owners undertaking cultural burning within the Clark Bay section of Cape Palmerston National Park, Monday 31st August 2026 through till Tuesday 8th December 2026, weather permitting.

Cape Palmerston National Park will remain open to the public. Smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Cape Palmerston.

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.

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