The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and the Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) are working together after a bushfire entered Cape Palmerston National Park on 3 October 2025.
The bushfire entered the Ilbilbie section of the national park and has impacted about 20 hectares of protected estate. Two QPWS crews are in the national park, working alongside the RFSQ.
Cape Palmerston National Park is closed until further notice. As a precautionary measure, police are assisting 41 campers out of the area.
QPWS is contacting people who have camping bookings for the next four days. They will be offered refunds.
Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions.
If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Keep up to date on current conditions and closures by visiting Park alerts. If you are planning to visit a national park or state forest this bushfire risk period, stay up to date with park, fire and weather conditions. Obey all signage and directions from authorities and never enter closed areas.
