Bushfire alert for parts of Main Range National Park

Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed

Category:
Fire closure or access restriction
Applies:
7—23 September 2026
Published:
7 September 2026 10:58am
Updated:
11 September 2026 11:52am
ID:
26961

This alert applies to the following park:

Due to a current bushfire, some areas are temporarily closed in Main Range National Park. Bushfire response activities are in progress and QPWS Rangers will continue to manage the situation.

Closed areas: 

  • Areas around Mount William/Cole gully rd and Mount Lowe

  • Areas around Straightforward and Dry Creeks

Commercial tour operators and other permit or agreement holders are not permitted to enter closed areas.

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

Facilities will reopen when conditions are considered safe.

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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