All HQPlantations in North Queensland are currently closed due to safety concerns arising from ongoing wet weather conditions. This includes plantations located in the Hinchinbrook region and the Tablelands.

The recent rainfall has rendered plantation roads unsafe, with an increased risk of flooding and falling branches.

These closures apply to all visitors, including walkers, cyclists, horse riders, motorbike riders, and motorists. We respectfully ask everyone to comply with these safety measures to protect themselves, our employees, and emergency service personnel.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritise community safety.

State and local government-managed roads through plantations remain open unless otherwise indicated by road signage or police, however HQP encourages you to reassess your need to travel through plantation forests at all during the closure, even on gazetted roads. 

We'd also like to remind people that driving through mud on plantations roads at any time is also unlawful and penalties apply. 

Plantation forest closures fall under the Forestry Act 1959 and can be enforced by police, QPWS rangers and plantation officers. Fines for non-compliance currently range from $309 to $1,550. People are advised to refer to the Parks and Forests website www.parks.des.qld.gov.au for restrictions in relation to campgrounds managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in this area. 

For your safety, please respect the closures during this time. 

Keep up to date with our closures here.