Australian Defence Force activities in QPWS managed areas
Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
You may need an organised event permit if you are planning to conduct Australian Defence Force (ADF) activities in terrestrial QPWS managed areas. These include national parks, state forests, recreation areas, conservation parks, and resources reserves. If an organised event permit is not required, you will be directed to complete and submit the form below to notify Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS).
You may also need to notify QPWS if you are planning to conduct ADF activities in marine QPWS managed areas including state marine parks, and conditions may be imposed on the activity.
However, there are exceptions for some defence force activities. Please refer to the procedural guide—Australian Defence Force activities on QPWS&P managed areas (PDF, 205KB).
All ADF activities on Non-Defence Training Areas must be booked through the relevant Directorate of Operations and Training Area Management (DOTAM) and bookings must include an Environmental Clearance Certificate from the relevant Defence Regional Environmental Officer.
Please complete the following form to notify QPWS and the ADF. If an organised event permit is required or notification is not required, you will be advised accordingly.
Before you start
Please allow up to 15 business days for a reply to a notification submission.
Note: All camping at designated QPWS campsites and camping areas (including bush campsites) require camping permits.
Prior to the activity commencing, and each day during the activity, please check Park Alerts for the latest information about QPWS managed areas that may affect your activity.
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