Wet weather closes several SEQ plantations

Due to the wet weather flooding roads and bridges, and for your safety, all plantation forests are closed in the following areas: 

• Mary Valley
• Burnett and Downs
• Toolara
• Tuan
• Beerburrum

As such, the closure applies to all walkers, cyclists, horse riders, motorbike riders, and motorists. We kindly ask that everyone adhere to these closures for their own safety and that of others.

Additionally, we would like to remind the public that driving through muddy plantation roads is prohibited and may result in penalties.

These closures are enforced under the Forestry Act 1959, and violations may lead to fines ranging from $276 to $1,400. Police, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers, and plantation officers are authorised to enforce these regulations.

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

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