COVID-19 response and updates

(as at 11 August 2021)

The Department of Environment and Science is actively managing its response to COVID-19 in line with the Queensland Government’s response.

To safeguard the health and safety of the community and support affected industries, the following arrangements are in place.

• The operations of public facing DES offices may be affected. The best way to contact the department is by phone and email.
• National park and state forest day use areas, walking tracks and camping are open with conditions in place to support Queensland Health COVID-19 directives.
• Residents of the 11 South East Queensland Local Government Areas should avoid unnecessary travel and not travel to regional Queensland.
• Campers in a declared hot spot region will need to cancel or postpone their booking in the Online Booking System.
• Campers in locations with mobile coverage are required to use the Check-In Qld app at their location. Always check park alerts before leaving home for up-to-date information for a specific location and follow directions from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19. To book camping visit the Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
• The Daisy Hill Koala Centre, the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre and David Fleay Wildlife park require visitors to follow the current Queensland Government COVID-19 directives - check the related park alerts for further updates.
• The Queensland Herbarium public reference centre is closed until further notice. Personal deliveries of specimens can now be accepted. Specimens can also be sent by post or Queensland.Herbarium@qld.gov.au.
• COVID-19 information and resources are available for environmental authority holders.
• Information is available about COVID-19 support for commercial tourism operators working on Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas.

For the latest information about the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 response visit www.qld.gov.au.