Forestry Plantations Queensland manages recreation in State Plantation Forests for activities including walking, cycling, horse riding, motorcycling, car rallies, photography and filming, sled racing and military training exercises.
Forestry Plantations Queensland manages recreation only on its forestry plantation lands. Information regarding access to other State lands, such as national parks and conservation reserves, is available from the relevant Queensland Government department.
You are required to obtain a permit if you are involved in a commercial activity, an organised group activity, or a competitive event. Conditions of entry for these activities and events will be specified on your permit.
If you are not part of a commercial activity, an organised group activity, or a competitive event you may traverse a State Plantation Forest without obtaining a permit.
Visiting our forests is conditional on individuals at all times:
Lighting fires is strictly prohibited.
Motor vehicle operators must hold a valid driver's licence and the motor vehicle must be registered. Vehicle access, including trail bike access, is restricted to formed roads. State Plantation Forest roads are subject to the same road rules and regulations as public roads and are often patrolled by police. If you drive or ride a motor vehicle on these roads in an illegal manner, fines and other penalties will apply.
Horse riding and mountain biking along fire lines and tracks is permitted unless otherwise signed. Unlawfully constructing tracks or modifying roads, tracks or fire lines is strictly prohibited.
State Plantation Forest roads may be closed during periods of adverse weather conditions or when public access presents an unacceptable safety risk. These forests are commercial forests and are subject to regular heavy vehicle movements. At all times (day and night) be aware of log trucks and commercial forestry machinery.
Visitors to State Plantation Forests should be aware that they are entering a natural environment, with all the hazards that this entails. Visitors should have contingency plans for breakdowns and other emergencies and be mindful that mobile phone coverage may be unavailable in these forests.
Forestry Plantations Queensland manages a limited number of self-registering camp sites at Cathu, north of Mackay, and at Buttha Creek, south of Maryborough. Facilities at these sites are basic and would suit experienced and self-contained campers.
For further information contact your local Forestry Plantations Queensland office or Forestry Plantations Queensland's Visitor Management and Recreation Officer on + 61 7 5438 6637.
Last updated 13 May 2009
