Category: Camping and National Parks

COOLOOLA GREAT WALK UPDATE 28 JULY 2021

by SB Office | Jul 28, 2021 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection | 0

In response to queries put forward to the office regarding the Cooloola Great Walk, we have contacted the office of the Minister for the Environment, who have responded with the information below: Community Consultation Between...

COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA FIRE PROHIBITION APRIL 2021

by SB Office | Apr 8, 2021 | Camping and National Parks | 0

The Department of Environment and Science have recently advised that the current ban on campfires will continue indefinitely within the Cooloola Recreation Area. This decision was made following an ecological assessment of...

NOOSA NATIONAL PARK CAR PARK FEBRUARY 2021

by SB Office | Feb 23, 2021 | Camping and National Parks | 0

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is currently considering a proposal which involves closing the gates to the Noosa national park carpark (daily) from 8pm to 4am during busy periods (e.g. school holidays). This is as...

GREAT SANDY NATIONAL PARK/COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA, TEEWAH, NOOSA NORTH SHORE UPDATE FEBRUARY 2021

by SB Office | Feb 8, 2021 | Camping and National Parks | 1

From February 2021, camp site bookings at Teewah Beach will change. The open camping area will be divided into seven separate camping zones, allowing campers to choose a zone to camp before arriving at the site as part of safety...

COOLOOLA GREAT WALK UPDATE 22 JANUARY 2021

by SB Office | Jan 22, 2021 | Camping and National Parks | 0

In response to inquiries, we have received an update from the office of the Minister for Tourism regarding the project. The $1.5m allocated in the budget for this financial year will go towards the project’s operating budget,...

COOLOOLA GREAT WALK UPDATE- DECEMBER 2020

by SB Office | Dec 23, 2020 | Camping and National Parks | 0

As posted previously, the State Government put out tenders for 3 Eco trails across QLD and the Cooloola Great Walk was one of these. The tender process undertaken by the Department can be found at...

GREAT SANDY NATIONAL PARK / COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA/ TEEWAH/NOOSA NORTH SHORE UPDATE DECEMBER 2020

by SB Office | Dec 21, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection | 0

With number plate recognition now in place at various locations, it is important that all users obtain necessary permits to avoid fines. More information at...

POMONA MEN’S SHED

by SB Office | Sep 24, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Community Groups & MP Funding | 0

A meeting was held between Pomona Men’s Shed (PMS), Noosa Council staff, Councillors and QPWS to address the ongoing concerns surrounding tenure and the Rangers Hut. As clarified by QPWS and their previous correspondence there...

COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA UPDATE

by SB Office | Sep 24, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection, Police, Corrective Services, Fire and Emergency Services | 0

As permit numbers return to standard amounts, we have had concerns regarding driver behaviours on the North Shore. The recommendations that were taken to Minister Enoch by a delegation from the Cooloola Working Group, including...

COOLOOLA GREAT WALK UPDATE

by SB Office | Sep 24, 2020 | Arts & Culture, Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection | 0

There was a site visitation with Norman, traditional owner Brian Warner, and the teams from QPWS, DES and CABN- approximate time frame for commencement is 2 years. The first of our indigenous trainees are currently at Landcare,...

NATIONAL PARK UPDATE

by SB Office | Aug 3, 2020 | Camping and National Parks | 0

Whether in the Cooloola or Noosa National Parks, if anyone witnesses concerning behaviour or actions in relation to camping or our environment, please report immediately via www.des.qld.gov.au/contactus or email...