About the base

Was originally developed by the United States of America during World War II as a Defence storage and warehouse facility. Currently houses major stores holdings.

Access

Prior to entering contractor areas all visitors are to report to the sign in point. When any contractor work areas during site hours sign in register must be completed at all reception areas.

Visiting hours

7:30am - 4:30pm

Road rules

There is a lot of vehicle movement across this site, including forklifts, semi-trailers, trucks and defence vehicles.

About the base

Victoria Barracks is a heritage significant site. It currently accommodates various office based functions from the three services, as well as the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group and the Vice Chief of Defence Force.

Road rules

Speed limit is 10km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted.

About the base

Home of the Army Aviation Training Centre​ and also hosts the Republic of Singapore Airforce Oakey Helicopter Group.

Swartz Barracks provides officers and soldiers with practical on-the-job aviation training for roles such as avionics technician, pilot and ground crewman mission support.

About the base

Home to various squadrons and schools involved in areas such as contingency response, expeditionary health, security and combat survival.

Access

On arrival you must present your Defence Common Access Card at the Access Control Point located on Ingham Road (at the Pilkington Street intersection).

Visiting hours

7 am - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

Road rules

Speed limit is 40 km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted and is not to exceed ​10 km/h when overtaking formed military members.

About the base

This ‘forward facing’ base is designed so that operational units can move into existing facilities at little or no notice in the event of a crisis or for Defence exercises.

Access

Access to the base is to be coordinated through the RAAF Townsville Air Base Command Post (ABCP).

Visitors and contractors must sign in and out of the base via the register located at the RAAF Caretaker’s Office.

As the site is remote, a mobile number must be provided on the sign in sheet in the event of an emergency.

About the base

RAAF Amberley is the Air Force's largest base, employing over 5,000 people working in training, contingency response, healthcare, communications and other areas.

Access

Visitors must report at Pass Office on Southern Amberley Road to collect their Visitor Identification Card (VIC) to gain entry. Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) holders from another base can email the Pass Office to activate swipe entry before visiting.​

All DCAC holders and visitors must comply with the following access procedures:

About the base

Home of the headquarters of 51st Battalion, The Far North Queensland Regiment (FNQR), covering far North Queensland with regional depots from Cairns to Thursday Island. Tasked with the responsibility to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance across Australia's far north​.

About the base

Home to the 3rd Brigade and elements of the 1st Division, 11th Brigade and 17th Sustainment Brigade and one of the major military establishments in Northern Australia. The base is also home to units from Joint Capability Group such as Joint Logistic Unit (NQ) and elements of Joint Health Unit North Queensland.

Access

Visitors without a Defence Common Access Card will need to access Melton Black Drive or Cluden Drive to be issued with a Visitor Identification Card. Heavy vehicle must use Cluden Drive.

About the base

Located a short drive from the Gold Coast. This is where officers and soldiers in the Australian Army Intelligence Corps complete their initial employment training, and all-corps training is conducted throughout officer and soldier careers.

Access

First time visitors will need to allow an additional 15 minutes to undertake pre-entry administration.

Visiting hours

7:30am – 4pm

About the base

Provides shore based support to all Navy personnel and Naval operations in South East Queensland.

Access

All vehicles attempting access must stop at the designated swipe point and tap a valid identification card. This will be verified, ensuring that the person has been set up with access.

Visiting hours

7am – 4:15pm

Road rules

Speed limit is 10km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.