Smoke Alert: Planned Burn Conway and Dryander National Parks

Published on 05 August 2026

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) conducts planned burns on parks and forests to support a healthy environment and reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires.

QPWS will conduct a planned burn in Conway National Park – within Isolated sections of Conway National Park and Dryander National Park Georges Point section between 10 August 2026 and 28 August 2026, weather permitting.

As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen in nearby areas including Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Conway Beach, Proserpine, Dingo Beach, Hideaway Bay and surrounding localities.

If visiting Conway and Dryander National Parks, observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS Rangers and never enter closed areas.

Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.

Planned burns are vital in promoting ecological health, biodiversity, and the conservation of species and habitats.

They also aim to mitigate the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on communities, infrastructure, parks, and forests.

Planned burns are highly weather-dependent, generally requiring milder conditions and minimal wind.

These same weather conditions can also allow smoke to accumulate and linger until weather conditions change and winds assist in dispersing the smoke.

If smoke affects you:

  • stay indoors and close windows and doors; and
  • keep respiratory medication close by.

Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visit the Fire management webpage.

Live air quality data, and information on smoke and dust health actions, can be found on the Queensland Government’s website: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air.

You can stay updated with local QPWS fire activities by visiting Park Alerts or by following Qld Park Alerts on X (formerly known as Twitter).

ENDS

Media contact: DETSI Media Unit on (07) 3339 5831 or media@detsi.qld.gov.au

 

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