Accommodation
Whether you are staying in hotels, motelsm hostels, caravan parks or camping it's important to stay safe. Below is a basic list of tips and guidelines that will help ensure your stauy is a happy and safe one.
Hotels, motels and backpacker hostels
- Be aware of your new surrounds, and take note of emergency exits.
- Locate safety fixtures - fire safety equipment and smoke alarms.
- Observe the non-smoking rules in your accommodation to help prevent fires.
- It is an offence to tamper with any fire safety equipment in Queensland. This includes exit signs and removing batteries from smoke alarms.
- All power outlets are 240 volts in Australia - unless you have the proper adaptor, never plug-in or adapt appliances that are of different voltages or plug fittings.
- Electricity switches in Australia are 'ON' when the switch is in the downward position.
For more information:
Building Fire Safety: Queensland Fire and Rescue
Camping
- You need to obtain a permit and pay fees before camping at any national parks, state forests or reservoirs. Camping in Queensland is restricted to designated areas.
- Campfires are banned in some places, and open fires are not allowed in state forests and national parks. Use constructed fireplaces and brought or supplied wood only.
- Always extinguish a campfire thoroughly with water before leaving – never cover with sand to extinguish. Take care to prevent bush fires.
- For your safety, never feed any native animals. You could also be fined for doing so.
For more information:
Queensland National Parks
Camping Tips: Caravanning Queensland
Bushfire Safety: Queensland Fire and Rescue Service
Campfire Safety: Queensland Fire and Rescue Service
Caravan parks and roadside rest area
- Councils may allow vehicle parking at roadside rest areas for up to a maximum of 48 hours. Most do not allow tent-style camping, so check with the council in the local area. We recommend you stay at caravan parks overnight as opposed to roadside rest areas.
- Caravan parks are public places - if anyone causes a nuisance, police can ban the person from the park for a period of up to 24 hours.
- Occupying deserted buildings during your travels is very unsafe and also illegal in Queensland.
For more information:
Tips for a Safe Journey: Caravanning Queensland
Last updated 05/08/2011
