During the wet season flash flooding can close sections of the Bruce highway for several hours to several days, please check with local Authorities for up to the minute conditions.
Some flood peaks can pass within an hour.

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
Bruce Highway Innisfail to Cairns	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Bruce Highway Ayr to Townsville	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Bruce Highway Bowen to Ayr	Open	Burdekin River Bridge between Ayr and Home Hill will be closed to all vehicles on 13 September between 9pm to 4am. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Bruce Highway Cardwell	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Bruce Highway Ingham to Innisfail	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Bruce Highway Mackay to Bowen	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Bruce Highway Townsville to Ingham	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)

All unsealed Carpentaria Shire Roads are currently closed to prevent damage or due to flooding.

Heavy Rain May close roads at any time.

Cairns to Karumba via the Athertons,Chillagoe along the bulldust track called the Burke Developmental Road in the lower region of the Cape York Peninsula. Passing Staaten River NP, Mitchell and Alice NP and Dorunda on-route to Karumba and the Gulf. See trek notes for more detailed information. Storm activity in the area can close roads without warning.

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
30km east of Chillagoe	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Burke and Wills Roadhouse to Normanton,	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (2)
Capsize Creek, Quamby	Open	Capsize Creek at Quamby 45km north of Cloncurry - Subject to flooding. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Croydon to Normanton (Savanna Way)	Open 4WD	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Dimbulah at Walsh River & Eureka Creek	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Dunbar to Koolatah Road at Mitchell River Crossing	Unknown	Dunbar to Koolatah. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Dunbar to Kowanyama	Open	The following roads are closed to all vehicles. Dunbar to Koolatah Kooltaha to Oriners Road. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Dunbar to Maggieville	Open 4WD	4WD VEHICLES ARE RECOMMENDED AT ALL TIMES Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Maggieville to Normanton	Caution	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Mutchilba River Crossing	Open	Mutchilba Crossing west of Mareeba- floodway can reach up to 1.0 metre over the road. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Walkers Creek to Wrotham Park via Dunbar Station	Open 4WD	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Walsh River Crossing	Caution	Burke Developmental Road from Highbury Station to Tableland Regional Council boundary is closed to all vehicles. Burke Developmental Road from Chillagoe to Highbury Station is open to all vehicles with a 44 tonne local load limit. Crossing 90 k from Chillagoe subject to flooding Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
Bruce Highway at Gordonvale	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Cape Melville Access Mt Webb Wakooka Rd	Caution	TRAVEL AT OWN RISK. Large 4WD Vehicles only. Dirt road in EXTREMELY poor condition in an isolated area. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Cape Tribulation to Cooktown	Open 4WD	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (7)
Captain Cook Highway, Cairns to Port Douglas	Open	Road slips can occur on Cook Highway between Buchans Point and Port Douglas during periods of wet weather. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Cooktown Developmental Road - Lakeland to Cooktown	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
CREB Track	Open	Please obey all signs. They request when traversing this track, please place your wheels outside the existing wheel ruts and/or beside the previous vehicles wheel tracks. The hope is to evenly spread the wear and tear on the track and reduce maintenence. Kerry W Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (8)
Daintree Road Via Coast	Open 4WD	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Gillies Highway - Gordonvale to Yungaburra	Open	Road slips can occur on Gillies Highway during periods of wet weather. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Julia Creek to Kynuna Road	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Karumba Developmental Road	Open 4WD	Subject to road closures due to flooding during Wet season. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Kuranda Range	Open	Road slips can occur on the Kuranda Range during periods of wet weather. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
McKinlay Road - McKinlay to Julia Creek	Open	Dirt road can close after persistent rainfall. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Mount Molloy at Rifle Creek	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Palmerston Highway	Open	Road slips can occur on the Palmerston Highway during periods of wet weather. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Rex Highway, Mossman to Mount Molloy	Open 4WD	Littles Flats and Bushy Creek - subject to road closures due to flooding. Road slips can occur on Rex Range during periods of wet weather. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Wujal Wujal to Bloomfield	Open 4WD	Bloomfield Crossing - six bricks on the side should be visible before crossing. Bloomfield Road from Wujal Wujal to Bloomfield may close without notice. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (2)

PENINSULA DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD as at 10:00 am 30 JANUARY 2009 from Lakeland to Weipa due to flooding at various crossings with a 5 tonne local access load limit elsewhere. [Advice received from Department of Main roads.]

Significant fines can be imposed for breaches of restricted alcohol limits. If you are planning a trip that may take you to the Far North of Queensland please check before you leave to avoid embarassment by calling 1300 789 000

PLEASE NOTE THIS REGION IS RECOMMENDED TO 4WD VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES.

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
Archer River Crossing	Open	River Starting to fluctuate over causeway one more good rain and the crossing will be over for a while make sure you contact the archer river roadhouse before leaving or crossing. 40603266 Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (3)
Battlecamp Road	Open	Caution at Normanby River Crossing Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (4)
Cape Melville/Bathurst Bay via Kalpowar Station	Caution	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Cape Melville/Bathurst Bay via Mt Webb - Wakooka R	Caution	When open TRAVEL AT OWN RISK. Any vehicles caught going around 'Road Closed 'signs will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Large 4WD Vehicles only. Dirt road in EXTREMELY poor condition in an isolated area. Because of the isolation of this area, you are advised to ensure others know your expected date of return before travelling on this road. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Coen to Port Stewart Road	Open	With Care Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Coen to Weipa	Open 4WD	5 tonne local traffic only Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (4)
Frenchmans Track alt route to Lockhart River.	Unknown	Permission required to traverse this road. Pascoe River crossing is deep and rough. Northern Bank of Pascoe River is steep and currently sandy after a massive flood. If going up this bank you will need very low tyre pressures and traction assistance or a winch. (Until the volume of traffic finds the rock base again) Please leave feedback if you have current info. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (3)
Hann River Crossing	Caution	Laura to the Hann River 5 tonne limit local access only Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (2)
Iron Range Nat. Park/Lockhart River/Chilli Beach	Open	Take care. check local conditions. Rivers swell very quickly in this area do not enter unless you know the area. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (2)
Lakefield National Park	Open	Seasonal Closure Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Lakefield National Park Rd to Musgrave	Caution	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (2)
Lakefield National Park to Bathurst Bay	Open 4WD	.Kalpower Station/Pandanus Park only open to Veterans from all conflicts and their invited guests. Bathurst Heads. Low lying salt flats - Rain can strand vehicles quickly in this area there are no available services for recovery nearby. Gate is closed please respect instructions on gates, Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (2)
Lakeland to Laura	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (3)
Laura River Crossing	Caution	Laura river crossing still has the possibility of going up and down without notice due to rain in catchment areas. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (2)
Laura to Musgrave	Caution	5 Tonne Load Limit Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Lochart River to Peninsula development Rd	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Maitland Downs	Open	Subject to flooding at creek crossings. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
McLeod River Crossing	Open	14km North West of Mount Carbine at McLeod River Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Morehead River Crossing	Open	Hann River to Musgrave Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Musgrave to Coen	Caution	North to Coen- Closed to road trains. If it rains before you come to this section drive to conditions. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (2)
North of Coen	Open 4WD	Coen Airport turnoff to Archer River Road in front of Merluna/watson river, aurukun to york downs becoming rough. 5 tonne load limit local traffic only. Road starting to get very rough and slippery 4x4 recommended as at 6/1/09 Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (4)
North of Weipa	Open	North of Weipa Turnofff Road in average condition corrugations developing. If it rains before you come to this section drive to conditions. passable all year round in a 4wd. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (4)
Old Laura to Marina Plains	Caution	access via Mariner plains is open. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Palmerville Road	Closed	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Peninsula Development Road to Aurukun	Open 4WD	Entry to aurukun requires a permit. Road in very sad state LOCAL access only. Trucks bogged on road. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Portland Road (including Chilli Beach	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
South of Bamaga	Open	Be alert for Changing Road conditions. Batavia shortcut Road Weipa to Bamaga is open. Bamaga Road from Moreton to Captain Billys turnoff & Captain Billys turnoff to the Jardine Ferry is open, however recommended to large 4wd vehicles with care. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (3)
Telegraph Rd	Caution	High clearance well prepared vehicles only.standard 4wd with extreme care and snorkel. Conditions can change rapidly with traffic and rain. Nolans Brook is deep and has soft sandy bottom - cross at own risk. But passable with snorkel and care. Vehicles have bogged here towing trailers and filled up with water - ensure laptops cameras fridges and valuable items are above water level as a precaution. Bypasses available Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (6)
Weipa Access	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Whites Creek Road	Closed	Parts Closed Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)

Please check with local authorities.

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
Aramac to Torrens Creek Road	Open 4WD	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Burke and Wills Roadhouse to Burketown via Augustu	Open 4WD	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Croydon Richmond Road	Open 4WD	Numerous creeks subject to flooding with rain. Can become very boggy Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Croydon to Georgetown	Caution	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Einasleigh River Bridge, Mount Surprise	Caution	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Einasleigh, Copperfield River	Open 4WD	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Flinders Highway	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Georgetown/Forsayth/Einasleigh Road	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Gregory Developmental Road - Clarke River	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Hughenden to Muttaburra Road	Open	Landsborough River Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Hughenden to the Lynd Junction	Open 4WD	Hughenden to the Lynd Junction - can become very wet & muddy after persistent rainfall. Road can close or become accessible to 4WD vehicles only. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Lake Julius Road (Mt Isa area)	Open 4WD	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Lawn Hill Access	Open 4WD	Extreme Caution Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Lawn Hill National Park to Riversleigh	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (1)
Lawn Hill to Doomadgee Road	Caution	Lawn Hill to Doomadgee Road is open to 4wd vehicles only with a snorkel with care. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Matilda Highway - Flinders River - Walkers Bend	Caution	Flinders River subject to flooding. Water heights can reach approximately 3 metres over bridge. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Matilda Hwy south of Normanton	Open 4WD	Flinders River subject to flooding. Water heights can reach approximately 3 metres over bridge. Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Muttaburra to Prairie Road	Caution	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Richmond to Winton Road	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Savannah Way - Normanton to Burketown	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
South of Burketown	Open	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
The Great Top Road	Open	Burketown to Doomadgee (Savannah Way) (22km sealed, 71km unsealed) Doomadgee to the Northern Territory border (Savannah way) (17 klms sealed 105 unsealed) Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Wills Dev Rd - Burke & Wills RH to Gregory Downs	Caution	Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)
Wills Developmental Rd - Gilliat Ch & Cloncurry Rv	Open	Subject to flooding Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM View/make more comments (0)