Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has announced that Sunshine Coast camping spaces have been reduced due to the drought.
The QPWS said National Park and State Forest camping areas in the Sunshine Coast hinterland would be operating at reduced capacity over the Christmas period while water was in short supply.
The number of camping spaces at the Charlie Moreland, Booloumba Creek, Glastonbury Creek, Amamoor Creek and Cedar Grove camping grounds have been reduced by half until further notice.
However, QPWS said the parks would remain open for day visitors.
In a statement, the QPWS said that as a result of prolonged dry weather, the creeks near these camping grounds had stopped flowing.
“We are currently using water conservation measures to ensure necessary water is available for visitors during the drought conditions,” the QPWS said.
“The return to maximum numbers of camping spaces is dependent on rainfall and will occur as soon as water levels return to acceptable levels.”
QPWS urged all visitors to be “water wise, use water sparingly, and bring all drinking and cooking water”.
Those thinking of visiting National Parks and State Forests should check alerts on the Department of Environment and Science’s website at this PS News link.
