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Events and Group Activities

Many events are hosted in our forests each year. these includes festivals, races and orienteering competitions, horse endurance races, mountain bike events, commercial filming and photography, trail running events, scout jamborees, outdoor education courses, school camps… and so much more!

If you’re planning a visit to our forests, it’s important to understand whether your activity is classed as an event or a group activity, as different requirements apply.

Events: Organised or promoted activities that involve commercial, ticketed or coordinated delivery, including competitions, advertised events, camps with fees, festivals, weddings, any events with caterers or suppliers, or any activity requiring a higher level of Ranger support. These require a formal application, approval, fees and supporting documentation.

Group Activities: Small, low‑impact visits (fewer than 30 people, no participant fees and no commercial gain) that only require a simple registration to notify Rangers and ensure there are no clashes in activity or closures in place.

Application Criteria

Applications are only accepted for the following calendar year
Submit at least 4 weeks prior to your event (8 weeks for large or complex events)
Do not advertise or promote your event until approval is granted
Events are generally not approved during fire danger season (Dec–Mar)
Read our full Terms and Conditions.

Fees

Click here to view our fee structure.

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Please use the tool below to determine if you need to register an Event application or Group Activity

Does your activity include 30 or more people?

Are you a film maker or a drone pilot?

Is your event ticketed, a competition or provide financial gain for the organiser?

Do you need exclusive use of a forest area or campground?

Will your activity exceed the maximum occupancy of an accommodation venue?

Do you require vehicle access into a forest reserve?

None of these apply or I have a User Agreement

EVENT REGISTRATION

GROUP ACTIVITY REGISTRATION

The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.

For fire ban information phone 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.

Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land between November 1 and April 30 in any year. (These dates may be extended in areas where high fire danger persists).