Fire prohibition in place for Sundown National Park

A fire prohibition is active from 10AM 22 September 2026 until further notice due to the current weather forecast and increased risk of bushfires.

Fires must not be lit anywhere in Sundown National Park.

During the fire prohibition, only fully enclosed cooking and heating appliances that meet the below requirements are permitted. 

The appliance: 

• Must use gas or manufactured fuel (head beads, briquettes). Manufactured fuel does not include timber or wood. 

• Must be used only for cooking and/or heating. 

• Must be a minimum of 20cm off the ground and more than 2m from flammable materials, which includes vegetation. 

• Must not have the potential to generate airborne embers or possibly ignite nearby ground fuels. 

• Must be fully self-contained (heat source enclosed and no exposed flame) and never left unattended when in use. Appliances that are not fully self-contained, such as braziers, are not permitted. 

All appliances, materials and burnt fuel must be removed from the area on your departure. 

Visitors must comply with this fire prohibition, on-site signs and any directions given by Rangers. On-the-spot fines may be issued for non-compliance. 

QPWS will continue to monitor the situation and update this Park Alert should conditions change. 

To report any wildfires, call Triple Zero (000) 

Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.

For your safety please obey all fire restrictions.

Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).