Recreational areas, facilities and activities

Find national parks and forests

Find Queensland's national parks and forests including marine parks, wildlife parks, World Heritage Areas and recreation areas protected for conservation.

Sport and recreation venues

Find out more about the range of exciting programs, camps and activities at the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast recreation centres.

Fossicking in Queensland

Find out how to obtain a fossicking licence and where to fossick for gold and gemstones in Queensland.

Outdoor adventures and activities

Find outdoor activities to experience in Queensland's national parks and forests including bushwalking, hiking, cave tours, rock climbing, cycling, canoeing, fishing, four-wheel driving and trail-bike riding.

Permits for parks and forests

How to apply for a permit for recreation activities in a Queensland national park or forest; including group and special activities, driving a vehicle, landing or operating aircraft, and taking flowers or an animal.

Organised events in national parks

Find out about having exclusive use of an area or facilities for your event and if you need a permit.

Traditional Indigenous games trail

Explore the Burragun Games Trail to find out about traditional games that were played by Indigenous children in many different parts of Australia.

Trail bike riding

Ride smart, ride safe, and ride in the right place.