Queensland Parks and Wildlife have closed the showers at two popular Benarkin State Forest camping grounds until current drought conditions change (Photo: Ted Paine)

September 27, 2017

Due to the limited rainfall in the region over the past few months, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has temporarily closed the showers at the Clancys and Emu Creek camping areas in Benarkin State Forest.

They will stay closed until the region receives sufficient rainfall.

For more information, contact the QPWS Kingaroy office on (07) 4182-1880.

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The Scenic Circuit walking track at the Bunya Mountains has also been temporarily closed.

A QPWS spokesman said the track would be closed from the Dandabah entrance to Festoon Falls for visitor safety.

“Please observe all barriers and directional signage, and do not enter the closed area,” a QPWS statement said.

“Access to the Pine Creek Lookout will remain open from the Dandabah day use area entrance via Tim Shea Falls

“This park alert will be reviewed on Friday, October 13.”


 

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