COVID-19 advice
Domestic and international travellers can enjoy the open spaces of Tropical North Queensland. Find out all you need to know about Australian travel and exploring Tropical North Queensland below.
Travel Alerts & Advice
Stay safe while you travel
Stay Safe
Tropical North Queensland has a myriad of adventures to be had, but it’s important to stay safe and take necessary precautions. 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.
For COVID-19 travel information, refer below.
International travel border information & advice
International travellers can travel through Australia and Queensland with minimal disruption.
Parks & Road Closure Information
Queensland Parks and roads may close temporarily due to severe weather and general maintenance. Before you hit the road, check the latest road conditions and advice to avoid unexpected hazards on your drive.
Dept of Transport & Main Roads alerts
Queensland Road Conditions (RACQ)
Queensland Park alerts
Cairns Disaster Dashboard
Refer to the Cairns Disaster Dashboard for all information regarding the Cairns Regional Council area.
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More Regional Council Dashboards
Tropical North Queensland spans approximately 380,000km² and is made up of 25 local council areas. As such, what’s going on in one area of the region can be very different to the next. Refer to the relevant dashboards depending on where you are planning to travel.
Burke Shire Council Road Conditions
Cairns Regional Council Dashboard
Carpentaria Shire Council Road Report
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Dashboard
Cook Shire Council Dashboard (Cape York)
Douglas Shire Council Dashboard
Etheridge Shire Council Road Conditions
