We’re Passionate About Parks
The National Parks Association of Queensland (NPAQ) is Queensland’s oldest not-for-profit environmental organisation dedicated to protected areas. For almost a century, we’ve been advocating for the protection, expansion, effective management and presentation of national parks. We also support the development and application of scientific knowledge in advancing protected areas and nature conservation.
We celebrate getting young people and community members from all walks of life out into our parks and reserves to learn about and cherish our State’s fauna, flora and funga. Each month, we run Parks Connect Junior Ranger and Cadet Ranger programs, in collaboration with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS). These run alongside school holiday programs from the Gateway Visitor Centres at David Fleay Wildlife Park (Gold Coast) and Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre (Brisbane). Kids, teens and adults are also invited to take part in our free Park of the Month celebrations, which engage communities with fun, free events in some of South East Queensland’s most spectacular protected areas. With our Volunteer Rangers on hand, these events are a popular and rewarding addition to any family’s monthly planner—and tickets book out fast.
Our activities committee also hosts frequent bushwalking, outdoor recreation and citizen science opportunities. Sign up for our monthly BioBlitz, or become an NPAQ Member or eBulletin subscriber for more information.
L to R: Parks Connect Programs Coordinator Lauren with Volunteer Rangers Kevin, Bec, James, Aaliyah, Lachy and Macy.
Check out some of our upcoming Parks Connect events…
Be a citizen scientist, with our monthly BioBlitz
NPAQ has received grant funding from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation to work with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) to deliver our exciting Parks Connect program. Part of this program includes a monthly on-park BioBlitz, run through iNaturalist, which feeds into biodiversity reporting for Queensland’s WildNet government database.
It’s simple and easy to get involved—all you need is a smartphone or camera and the ability to visit our chosen Park of the Month at any time during the BioBlitz to photograph and upload what you see. Click the image or the buttom below to find out more.
Activities and Events
NPAQ offers a range of bushwalking and other activities for members, guests and the public. Activities may include social events; half-day, full-day and overnight walks; birdwatching; canoeing; camps; extended excursions; citizen science events and fun events in national parks and conservation reserves.
Support Us
Since 1930, NPAQ has brought together people who share an appreciation for national parks and the vital role they play in conserving our unique natural environment. With your support, we can continue our work supporting the appreciation, expansion and better management of national parks in Queensland.
