Planned burn: Princess Hills Section, Girringun National Park
- Category:
- Announcement
- Applies:
- 16—20 September 2026
- Published:
- 11 September 2026 10:35am
- ID:
- 26975
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Wallaman Falls Section, Wet Tropics Great WalkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Juwun and Jambal walks, Wet Tropics Great WalkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Wet Tropics Great WalkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Blencoe Falls, Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Wairuna, Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Princess Hills, Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Kirrama National ParkTropical North Queensland
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) staff will be conducting planned burns within the Princess Hills Section of Girringun National Park on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
During this period, helicopters and smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Girringun National Park in Princess Hills and Wairuna Sections, Blencoe Falls camping area, Kirrama National Park, nearby sections of Wet Tropics Great Walk and Herbert River camping zone.
Persons with respiratory or other health issues should take precautions.
Planned burns are vital in promoting ecological health, biodiversity, and the conservation of species and habitats.They also aim to mitigate the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on communities,infrastructure, parks and forests.
For additional information please contact the Princess Hills staff on 4097 1448.
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