We’re Passionate About Parks
NPAQ advocates for the protection, expansion, effective management and presentation of national parks. We celebrate getting kids out into our parks and reserves, and we operate Junior Ranger school holiday programs in collaboration with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) gateway visitor centres – David Fleay Wildlife Park and Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre, as well offering NPAQ bushwalking, outdoor recreation and volunteer campground host activity programs, and opportunities to participate in community conservation and Citizen Science projects. We support the development and application of scientific and professional knowledge in advancing national parks, protected areas and nature conservation.
Ranger Kristen from Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre, D’Aguilar Natioanal Park, leads a team of keen Junior Rangers.
Image: NPAQ/Parks Connect
Have you heard about the Parks Connect Junior Ranger program?
NPAQ is proud to announce we have received a grant from the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation to work with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) to host exciting Junior Ranger holiday activities at QPWS gateway visitor centres on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane throughout 2025. Inititally, Parks Connect Junior Rangers events will run over the school holidays at two Gateway Visitor Centres:
More exciting Parks Connect programs are set to follow later in 2025.
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 park 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.
