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 Brisbane Metro Major Issues

Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Brisbane Forest ParkCaution
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
CityOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM

 Central Queensland Coast

Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Bruce Highway Brisbane to MackayOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Burdekin Falls Dam RoadOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Burnett HighwayOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Capricorn highway Open
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Carnarvon Highway Open
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Collinsville Glenden RoadOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Turkey Beach Road (Sth Of Gladstone)Open
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM

 Cooloola National Park and Rainbow Beach Area

Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Cooloola National Park Walking TracksClosed Due to Fire Threat
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Cooloola WayCaution Very Rough and ungraded,
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Freshwater TrackOpen 4WD Becoming Rough
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Harrys Hut trackOpen 4WD High Clearance only - some damage from recent storms
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Inskip Peninsula Recreation AreaOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Inskip PointOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Kinaba Track (Walking)Closed
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Kings Bore TrackOpen 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
Kings Bore Track Eastern Fire BreakOpen 4WD allow well over an hour and 20 mins to traverse this track
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Kings Bore Western FirebreakClosed Closed till further notice due to large washouts
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Leisha TrackOpen 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
Mudlo Rocks Rainbow BeachCaution 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
Poverty Point TrackOpen 4WD
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Rainbow Beach RoadOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Teewah BeachOpen 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
Teewah Beach CampingOpen Inundation of campsites a posssibility at high tide.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Tin Can Bay RoadOpen Tin Can Bay Rd can flood at Coondoo Creek
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM

 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/TrackStatusComments
Beach SectionsOpen 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
Central StationOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Hook PointOpen Passable 1 hr either side of low tide. Caution to be taken with sand eroded sections.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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
Inland TracksCaution 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
Ngkala RocksClosed Traversing is not possible sheer drop offs. Penalties may be applied for ignoring signs

Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Orchid BeachOpen Southern Ramp Washed out use other beach access.
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Pinnacles and Red CanyonOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Polyungan RocksCaution 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
Sandy CapeClosed 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

 Kenilworth and Connondale National Park

Rain in the area will make roads slippery further rain may close roads in this area.
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Bellthorpe State ForestCaution 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
Booloomba CreekOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Booloomba Creek Day Use AreaOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Charlie MorelandsOpen 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
Connondale national Park fire TrailsOpen 4WD
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Kenilworth Forest DriveOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Mt Allan Fire TowerClosed
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Peters Creek walking TrackOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Sunday Creek RdOpen 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

 South East Hinterland

Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Lamington National ParkCaution
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Mount Mee State ForestCaution
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM

 Sunshine Coast and Hinterland

Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Amamoor State ForestOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Benarkin State Foresrt Emu Creek CampgroundsOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Glasshouse Mountains National ParkCaution Flood Warning
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Jimna - PeachTrees Camping areaOpen 4Tonne Load Limit on Bridge to entrance heavy vehicles to camp on Peach Trees Overflow Site
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
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
Kilcoy Area D'agular HighwayOpen Flood Prone at Sheep Station Creek and Kilcoy Creek
Will close with heavy rain
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Kilcoy- Murgon Rd via JimnaOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Kondalilla Falls National ParkOpen Lower Track Circuit to Base of Falls Closed due to Dangerous landslips
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Mapleton FallsOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Mapleton Forest DriveOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
MT Beerwah National ParkOpen 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
Mt Coolum National Park Open
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Obi Obi RoadOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
Pomona To Kin KinOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM
PomonaArea - Louie Bazzo DriveOpen
Updated: 24/10/2009 10:29:09 PM

 QLD Coast Weather & Climate

Closest Weather Station

Bundaberg at 12:00 08 Nov EST
Distance from Bundaberg 3.57km SW
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
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
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 30.129.929.127.3 24.622.622.023.2 25.326.828.229.3
Mean Min. °C 21.321.319.917.5 14.211.510.210.8 13.616.518.820.4
Mean Rain mm 171.9153.0102.758.9 69.150.541.934.1 36.173.888.6123.2

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