QLD Coast Road Conditions
Brisbane Metro Major Issues
| Section/Road/Track | Status | Comments |
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| Brisbane Forest Park | Caution |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| City | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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Central Queensland Coast
| Section/Road/Track | Status | Comments |
|---|
| Bruce Highway Brisbane to Mackay | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Burdekin Falls Dam Road | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Burnett Highway | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Capricorn highway | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Carnarvon Highway | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Collinsville Glenden Road | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Turkey Beach Road (Sth Of Gladstone) | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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Cooloola National Park and Rainbow Beach Area
| Section/Road/Track | Status | Comments |
|---|
| Cooloola National Park Walking Tracks | Closed |
Due to Fire Threat
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Cooloola Way | Caution |
Very Rough and ungraded,
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Freshwater Track | Open 4WD |
Becoming Rough
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Harrys Hut track | Open 4WD |
High Clearance only - some damage from recent storms
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Inskip Point | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Kinaba Track (Walking) | Closed |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Kings Bore Track | Open 4WD |
Check tides Before Exiting to Beach as Beach Erosion will minimise Travel opportunities either side of High tide.
Open Via eastern track only from Camp Milo. Original western track and access is now gated and locked.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Kings Bore Track Eastern Fire Break | Open 4WD |
allow well over an hour and 20 mins to traverse this track
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Kings Bore Western Firebreak | Closed |
Closed till further notice due to large washouts
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Leisha Track | Open |
NO Beach access from Rainbow Township to Double Island Point. Severe Erosion and Fallen Trees makes the western exit of the Leisha Track inaccessible most of the time. Vehicles are still being swamped as of Sept 2009. Ensure plenty of time to get out if visiting the western side of Double Is point. KerryW 7/9/2009
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Mudlo Rocks Rainbow Beach | Caution |
Passable at Low Tide but all plenty of time to return as there are short windows of opportunity to access the Leisha track at Double Island Point due to Fallen Trees and erosion. Vehicles are still getting drowend near the Leisha track as of Sept 2009
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Poverty Point Track | Open 4WD |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Rainbow Beach Road | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Teewah Beach | Open |
Caution Advised Drive to Tides and Conditions. Tracks on and off beach are Becoming dry and soft.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Teewah Beach Camping | Open |
Inundation of campsites a posssibility at high tide.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Tin Can Bay Road | Open |
Tin Can Bay Rd can flood at Coondoo Creek
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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Fraser Island
Eact Coast of Fraser is Closed Due To extreme Weather.
Visitors and tour operators are advised to expect poor beach conditions on the Eastern Beach of Fraser Island due to exposed rocks, including the areas listed below. All drivers are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution when traversing these areas. Drivers should drive to tide and beach conditions at all times and be aware of changing conditions due to weather and swells.
As of 20/05/2009
Road closed: Ngkala Rocks bypass impassable
Ngkala Rocks bypass has steep drop-offs due to recent high tides, making the road impassable. Do not use the Ngkala Rocks bypass.
North of Happy Valley - McLaughlan & Chard Rocks
McLaughlan Rocks and Chard rocks are exposed and may be difficult to traverse.
South of Happy Valley – Yidney Rocks are exposed
Rocks between the northern Yidney bypass track and Happy Valley are exposed and may be difficult to traverse. The alternative route from the Yidney Rocks bypass direct to Happy Valley can
See trek Notes for other Information
| Section/Road/Track | Status | Comments |
|---|
| Beach Sections | Open |
Caution due to Beach Erosion allow plenty of time before High tide to reach your destination. Be aware of Exposed Rocks at various places along the beach. .
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Central Station | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Hook Point | Open |
Passable 1 hr either side of low tide. Caution to be taken with sand eroded sections.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Inland Road (Hook Point to south of Dilli Village) | Open |
Corrugated. Nat Parks are maintaining this road as a future access instead of Hook Point.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Inland Tracks | Caution |
Dillinghams Road and Southern Road close after wildfires till further notice.
Soft and Rough - Showers improve road conditions by firming up the sand.
Do not speed
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Ngkala Rocks | Closed |
Traversing is not possible sheer drop offs. Penalties may be applied for ignoring signs
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Orchid Beach | Open |
Southern Ramp Washed out use other beach access.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Pinnacles and Red Canyon | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Polyungan Rocks | Caution |
Traverse with Extreme Caution Coffee Rock Exposed by Cyclone Hamish and latest weather.
There is a detour available via inland road access points at Cornwells Break (northbound) and Poyungan Valley (southbound).
The EPA advises this detour is not suitable for heavy vehicles, only light vehicles and experienced four-wheel-drivers. This
detour takes approximately 2 hours one way with limited passing opportunities.
Scheduled roadworks are proposed on the Yidney Rocks bypass between 23 and 26 June 2009.
Heavy machinery will be used in the area – please exercise caution.
Visitors, residents and tour operators are advised that access will remain open, however please expect delays.
For your safety, please observe signs and obey directions from rangers.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Sandy Cape | Closed |
Access is closed at Ngkala Rocks and Access from Wathumba (Western Beach) to Lighthouse is also closed.
No vehicle access at this stage.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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Kenilworth and Connondale National Park
Rain in the area will make roads slippery further rain may close roads in this area.
| Section/Road/Track | Status | Comments |
|---|
| Bellthorpe State Forest | Caution |
Brandons Road reopened to public access on 6/10/09. South West section of Bellthorpe Forest Reserve accessed by Beacon Road and subsidery tracks still closed due to ongoing wildfire and falling timber presenting safety hazards and closing tracks.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Booloomba Creek | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Booloomba Creek Day Use Area | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Charlie Morelands | Open |
The Charlie Moreland to Booloumba Ck and Chalie Moreland to Mt Allan walking tracks are closed. This is due to Forest Products Queensland conducting timber harvesting operations at the base of Mt Allan and the use of heavy machinery in that area. These tracks are expected to be closed until January 2009.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Connondale national Park fire Trails | Open 4WD |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Kenilworth Forest Drive | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Mt Allan Fire Tower | Closed |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Peters Creek walking Track | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Sunday Creek Rd | Open |
Kenilworth Forestry Station to Jimna
Rangers close this road after signigicant rain 30mm+ depending on intensity to preserve conditions through Connondale National Park
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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South East Hinterland
| Section/Road/Track | Status | Comments |
|---|
| Lamington National Park | Caution |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Mount Mee State Forest | Caution |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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Sunshine Coast and Hinterland
| Section/Road/Track | Status | Comments |
|---|
| Amamoor State Forest | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Benarkin State Foresrt Emu Creek Campgrounds | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Glasshouse Mountains National Park | Caution |
Flood Warning
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Jimna - PeachTrees Camping area | Open |
4Tonne Load Limit on Bridge to entrance heavy vehicles to camp on Peach Trees Overflow Site
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Jimna Fire Tower | Closed |
Fire Tower Closed due to Public Liability issues.
Kilcoy and Jimna communities are running a save the fire tower campaign
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Kilcoy Area D'agular Highway | Open |
Flood Prone at Sheep Station Creek and Kilcoy Creek
Will close with heavy rain
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Kilcoy- Murgon Rd via Jimna | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Kondalilla Falls National Park | Open |
Lower Track Circuit to Base of Falls Closed due to Dangerous landslips
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Mapleton Falls | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Mapleton Forest Drive | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| MT Beerwah National Park | Open |
Viewing From carpark only. Walking Track and Lookout closed due to landslide.
Still closed as of June 2009
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Mt Coolum National Park | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Obi Obi Road | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| Pomona To Kin Kin | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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| PomonaArea - Louie Bazzo Drive | Open |
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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QLD Coast Weather & Climate
Closest Weather Station
Bundaberg at 12:00 08 Nov EST
Distance from Bundaberg 3.57km SW
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 27.1°C |
25.7°C |
67% |
20.5°C |
1022.2hPa |
0.0mm |
E |
28km/h
15knots |
43km/h
23knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Bundaberg Aero
Distance from Bundaberg 3.57km SW
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
30.1 | 29.9 | 29.1 | 27.3 |
24.6 | 22.6 | 22.0 | 23.2 |
25.3 | 26.8 | 28.2 | 29.3 |
| Mean Min. °C |
21.3 | 21.3 | 19.9 | 17.5 |
14.2 | 11.5 | 10.2 | 10.8 |
13.6 | 16.5 | 18.8 | 20.4 |
| Mean Rain mm |
171.9 | 153.0 | 102.7 | 58.9 |
69.1 | 50.5 | 41.9 | 34.1 |
36.1 | 73.8 | 88.6 | 123.2 |
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