Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting planned burn operations (weather permitting) on property adjacent to the Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park between Wednesday 28 October and Friday 30 October 2026 (dates inclusive).

The Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park will remain open during this period.

Visitors are advised to remain on designated tracks and trails.

Smoke may be visible in the vicinity of the Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park. Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation, should close windows and doors and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.

The aim of these burns is to maintain a healthy forest environment and reduce the potential threats from bushfires in periods of dangerous fire weather.

Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visit the Fire management  webpage. 

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