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Boating and water activities

Licensing

Read about the requirements for commercial and recreational boat licences.

Registration

Find out how to register commercial and recreational ships.

Marine parks

Learn about Marine parks and where they are.

Safety, rules and regulations

Play it safe when boating in Queensland.

Tide times

Read tidal predictions covering tides for 29 Queensland ports.

Tidal information

Learn about the cause of tides, king tides, tide time differences and other tidal information.

Snorkelling and diving

Read how to snorkel and dive safely in Queensland.

Yachting Queensland

Find out the latest news and events about sailing in Queensland.

Swimming

Read important safety information about swimming in creeks, lakes, lagoons and the sea.

Four-wheel driving and motoring

Off the beaten track

Explore places the average tourist misses out on by four-wheel driving.

Vehicle access permits 

Some roads in state forests are restricted, so plan ahead and apply for a vehicle access permit.

Four-wheel driving tips

Find out where to go, what to take and how to minimise your impact when driving in national parks and forests.

Motoring guide

Learn about Queensland's great driving journeys.

Maps

View maps of Queensland regions, parks and other points of interest.

Camping and caravanning

Book a campsite

Book your camping permit to camp in a state or national park.

Camping tips

Read where you can go, what to take and how to minimise your impact when camping in Queensland.

Camping fees

Find out how much it costs to camp in a park, forest or reserve.

State parks and forests

Find a national park, marine park or forest close to you.

Caravan parks

Find out where to stay when holidaying in a caravan or campervan.

Campfire safety

Follow these easy steps to reduce your risk of campfire injury.

Safe towing

Read how to equip your vehicle and trailer and tow safely.

Fishing

Recreational fishing

Read the rules for recreational fishing in Queensland.

Apply for a freshwater fishing permit

Purchase a permit to fish in 33 dams in Queensland.

Fishing in national parks

Find out where you can fish, how to stay safe and minimise your impact.

Report illegal fishing

Report illegal fishing in Queensland.

Bushwalking

Learn how to bushwalk safely and minimise damage to the environment.

Fossicking

Read the rules about searching for gems.

Cycling

Cycling Queensland

Read about competitive cycling in Queensland.

Cycling safety

Read how to share the road and cycle safely.

Bicycle road rules

Learn about the road rules that apply to cyclists and cycling.

Bicycle security

Follow these easy steps to help reduce the chances of bicycle theft.

Cycling in national parks

Learn about cycling in national parks and forests.

CityCycle

Subscribe and travel around Brisbane on a City Cycle bicycle. City Cycle bicycles are located at convenient locations around the inner city suburbs.

Trail bike riding

Find out where and how to ride safely.

Last updated:
18 November 2011

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