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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.

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International travel border information & advice

International travellers can travel through Australia and Queensland with minimal disruption.

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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

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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.

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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

Mareeba Shire Council Dashboard

Tablelands Regional Council Dashboard

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