RESTRICTED ACCESS — KONDAPARINGA STATION
Bushfire risk · Effective Wednesday 14 October 2026 until further notice
Access to Kondaparinga Station, including the Kondaparinga Ranger Base, is RESTRICTED.
An uncontrolled bushfire is burning in the area and the fireground has been assessed as unsafe to enter.
1 · Who this notice applies to This notice applies to all Rangers, staff, contractors, members, visitors and members of the public. It applies to travel on foot, by vehicle and by any other means.
2 · What is restricted ● Entry to Kondaparinga Station and the Kondaparinga Ranger Base ● Travel on the graded roads and fire breaks in the fire-affected area ● Any work on country, including burning off, grading, fencing and maintenance ● Access for visitors, contractors and members for any purpose
3 · Reason for the restriction A bushfire is burning uncontrolled in the area following an ignition at Kondaparinga Station. The Head of the fire has crossed a graded fire break, entered Hurricane Station and is moving west towards Nychum Station. The fire is close to the Kondaparinga Ranger Base to the south. There is fires still burning within Kondaparinga Station and is still a major threat to Personnel. A risk assessment of the situation has been completed and the residual risk to persons entering the fireground has been rated EXTREME. The risk assessment identified the highest risks as fire behaviour, wind-driven breach of containment, and entrapment or burn-over. The restriction is imposed to protect life. It is not a judgment about property.
4 · What this means in practice ● Do not attempt to enter Kondaparinga Station or the Ranger Base ● Do not attempt to travel to or defend any asset on the station Page 1 of 2 Nguddaboolgan NNTC · Notice ● If you are already on the station, leave immediately by the safest available route ● If you are approached by anyone seeking entry, direct them to this notice and to the contact below ● All Rangers have been withdrawn to Mareeba and are to remain clear of the fireground
5 · Emergency situations If you see fire, smoke or anyone in danger, call 000 immediately. Do not enter the restricted area to assist. Report what you have seen and give your location. Follow all directions given by emergency services, the local fire warden and Queensland Police. Their directions override this notice where they conflict.
6 · When the restriction will be lifted This restriction remains in place until further notice. It will be lifted only when the fire has been contained and the situation has been reassessed. Notice of any change will be issued in the same manner as this notice.
7 · Authority and contact Item Detail Issued by Nguddaboolgan Native Title Aboriginal Corporation — Ranger Operations Issued on Wednesday 14 October 2026 Effective from Wednesday 14 October 2026, until further notice
Authorised by Desi Grainer - Ranger Coordinator 0474 772 115
Risk assessment reference Kondaparinga Station Return to Kondaparinga Risk Assessment
Contact for enquiries Hal Walsh – Economic Development Officer 0499 249 966