Mustering operations and camping area closure: Wairuna section, Girringun National Park, Girringun Conservation Park and Girringun Resources Reserve
Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed
- Category:
- Park or facility closure
- Applies:
- 27—29 October 2026
- Published:
- 26 October 2026 6:55am
- ID:
- 27154
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Girringun Conservation ParkTropical North Queensland
- Girringun Resources ReserveTropical North Queensland
- Wairuna, Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
A neighbouring property of Wairuna section, Girringun National Park, Girringun Conservation Park and Girringun Resources Reserve, will be conducting mustering operations on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Wairuna camping area in Girringun National Park will be closed from Tuesday 27 October to Thursday 29 October 2026 (dates inclusive) to allow these operations to occur safely.
Authorised helicopters, muster dogs, horses, side-by-sides and motorbikes will be working in the area during this time.
Mustering is occurring to remove stray cattle from the camping area and surrounds surrounding parks. These operations help us to conserve the natural and cultural values of the parks.
For your safety, please stay away from cattle and mustering operations and exercise caution along roads and tracks.
Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.
More information
Emergency services
In an emergency situation, call 000.
Fires
For the latest information on fires in your area please contact Queensland Fire Department (QFD).
Queensland Traffic
Weather
Camping
- Camping bookings
- Book online at www.qld.gov.au/camping