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Queensland’s national parks and forests offer visitors a truly unique experience. Whether its rainforest, sandstone wilderness, eucalypt woodland or spectacular gorges National Parks provide visitors the opportunity to explore and experience the native wildlife, visit special historic sites and reflect at indigenous cultural sites.

Queensland’s Western Downs is home to a number of national parks including: Caranavon Gorge, Isla Gorge, Expedition, and Southwood National Park. These parks provide opportunities to explore and experience the diverse flora, fauna and landscapes of Queensland’s Western Downs. Nature-based recreation activities give people the chance to appreciate natural surroundings without spoiling them for future visitors.

Caring For Parks

• Remember that everything is protected - plants, animals, creeks, even rocks.
• Preferably use a fuel stove for cooking.  Don't collect firewood from the park.
• Use fireplaces (where provided) and put the fire out when you leave.
• Leave pets at home and you will be more likely to see native animals.
• Take your rubbish home with you.
• Be considerate, not noisy, and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature.
• Stay on the walking tracks and roads and you will cause less damag
  
  
• For detailed information on Queensland's Western Downs National Parks click here or visit the Environmental Protection Agency website.