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Pest management control program : Bladensburg National Park
Closure status: Entire park is closed to the public
- Category:
- Park or facility closure
- Applies:
- 9—18 November 2026
- Published:
- 5 November 2026 10:42am
- ID:
- 27211
This alert applies to the following park:
- Bladensburg National ParkOutback Queensland
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting a pest management control program at Bladensburg National Park from Monday 9 November to Wednesday 18 November 2026 (weather permitting) as part of the conservation management program for the park. All control activities are conducted in accordance with Bladensburg National Park pest control plan and help to protect native plants and wildlife from the harmful effects of introduced plants and animals. Firearms will be in use both on the ground and from the air. As a result, the park will be closed for the duration of the pest management program.
Facilities will reopen when the event is completed.
Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.
Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.
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