Operating in a protected area, recreation area or forest

Pre-lodgement enquiry form

Before you apply to conduct an activity over Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service-managed land, use this form to seek pre-lodgement advice from the Department of Environment and Science (DES). You can ask us about permits and other requirements that apply to your proposed activity.

Note: This pre-lodgement service is intended to serve as initial advice only. If you want to proceed with your activity following pre-lodgement advice, you must apply for the relevant permit through Online Services.

Application fees may be payable depending on the type of permit,

Learn about Online Services and access our user guides.

You may only need to submit a notification—and not apply for a permit—if your activity is 1 of the following:

All questions marked * are mandatory. Provide as much detail as possible.

Contact details

Activity details

Commercial activity subactivities

Marine activity subactivities

You can choose up to 5 parks/forests.

Add another park/forest
Add another park/forest Remove park/forest
Add another park/forest Remove park/forest
Add another park/forest Remove park/forest
Remove park/forest

Proposed start date *

Do you hold the standard $20 million public liability insurance? *

Additional information

In describing your proposed activity, include as much information as possible.

  • type of activity (if different from above)
  • proposed activity frequency
  • group sizes
  • vehicles to be used
  • structures
  • types of activity (if different from above)
  • proposed activity frequency
  • types of vessel/s, motorised or non-motorised crafts
  • relevant zone(s)

  • Last reviewed: 19 Jul 2022
  • Last updated: 12 May 2022

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