North QLD plantations closed due to heavy rain

All plantation forests north of Townsville are now closed to public access due to heavy rainfall. The situation will be reassessed on Thursday, 6 February 2025.

The closure includes HQP's Ingham, Cardwell, Atherton and Kuranda plantations.

Conditions may be unsafe and damage to the road network can be extensive when conditions are this wet. A period of sustained dry weather will be required before plantations roads can be traversed safely and without causing further damage.

The status of the closures will be updated on the closure page on our website.

We are appealing to all recreation users to respect these closures so that safe and responsible access to the plantations can be restored as soon as possible.

Plantation forest closures fall under the Forestry Act 1959 and can be enforced by police, QPWS rangers and plantation officers. Fines for non-compliance currently range from $276 to almost $1,400.

We'd also like to remind people that driving through mud on plantations roads at any time is also unlawful and penalties apply.

State and local government-managed roads through plantations remain open unless otherwise indicated by closed gates, road signage or police.

Please refer to the Parks and Forests website www.parks.des.qld.gov.au for restrictions in relation to campgrounds and other areas managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in this area.

If you have an enquiry, please Contact Us.