North Queensland Travel Alerts | Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

COVID-19 Update

Click here for up-to-date information about travel restrictions.

3 August 2021

There are current exposure sites listed in Cairns. Please refer to the Queensland Government website for up-to-date locations and advice. If you are feeling unwell or have been to an exposure site, you can book a test online. Please ensure you isolate while you wait for your test results and read through Government advice as to whether or not you should be in quarantine.

Stay Safe

Tropical North Queensland has a myriad of adventures to be had, but it’s important to stay safe and take necessary precautions.

It’s important to always follow the advice from Queensland Parks and never venture into out of bounds zones, flooded waters or dangerous areas to prevent serious injury or death.

COVID-19 Advice

If you are travelling into Queensland from another state or territory, please follow the directions and advice of the Queensland Government. Information about border restrictions can be found here

From 1am Saturday 19 June, anyone entering Queensland from another state or territory or New Zealand will need to make an online travel declaration

Anyone that has been in a declared COVID-19 hotspot in the past 14 days must not enter Queensland. COVID-19 hotspots

You can find more information about COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland and roadmaps here

Airport & airline advice

The wearing of face masks on all domestic flights (excludes children 12 years and under and accepted exemptions) is now mandatory. Masks are also mandatory in all airports within Australia and must be worn before entering the terminal.

Find out more information about travelling through Cairns Airport here

Parks & Road Closure Information

An official statement from the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) has been published regarding access to The Tip here. Discussions are still underway and no formal decision has been made. Further travel information on access to The Tip will be published on the NPARC website. Stay connected with accommodation providers or tour operators for up-to-date information regarding their experiences.

From time to time, parks and roads may close temporarily due to severe weather and general maintenance. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service work closely with State Emergency Services to ensure their highest priority is safety to all visitors.

Before you hit the road, check the latest road conditions and advice around the region to avoid unexpected hazards on your drive: