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K'gari Great Walk

QLD · Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Some areas closed

4 closures listed.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service lists closures of parts of this park, as of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read each notice to see what's affected.

We last read QPWS's alerts at 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). They last changed at 11:46 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time).

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What's closed

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  • Beach camping zone 9 – Diray and Carree CLOSED (update 17 Jun)

    QPWS · Partial closure

    Beach camping zone 9 – Diray and Carree CLOSED (update 17 Jun)

    Beach camping zone 9 (Diray and Carree) is temporarily closed until 29 January 2027. This temporary closure is required due to severe erosion and fallen trees caused by large tides and ocean swell resulting in a reduction of accessible camp sites within the zone.

    Dates given: “until 29 January 2027”

    Updated by QPWS at 3:14 pm Wed 17 Jun 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • Cornwells Road partially closed, K'gari Recreation Area (update)

    QPWS · Partial closure

    Cornwells Road partially closed, K'gari Recreation Area (update)

    Access between Eastern Beach and Kingfisher Bay via Cornwells Road remains closed due to damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

    Updated by QPWS at 10:43 am Tue 22 Sep 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • Northern Forests scenic drive CLOSED, detour in place

    QPWS · Partial closure

    Northern Forests scenic drive CLOSED, detour in place

    The Northern Forests scenic drive between the junction of Bullock link Road and Northern Road is CLOSED until further notice due to a structural failure identified in the timber bridge.

    Dates given: “until further notice”

    Updated by QPWS at 2:52 pm Mon 21 Sep 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • Northern Road Partial Closure - Urang Creek

    QPWS · Partial closure

    Northern Road Partial Closure - Urang Creek

    The Urang Creek section of the Northern Road is closed between Bogimbah Mission and Postans Road due to a structural failure of the bridge across Urang Creek.

    Updated by QPWS at 9:24 am Wed 30 Sep 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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Other alerts (11)

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Cautions

  • Ngkala Rocks to Sandy Cape Beach Conditions (update 17 Jun) · QPWS

    QPWS · Caution

    Ngkala Rocks to Sandy Cape Beach Conditions (update 17 Jun)

    Sections between Ngkala Rocks and Sandy Cape may be impassable. Motorists are advised to exercise caution at all times, plan ahead by checking tide times and only travel around the lowest expected low tide, if safe to do so.

    Updated by QPWS at 12:26 pm Wed 17 Jun 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • SEVERE EROSION – Inskip barge landing beach access tracks (update 30 Jun) · QPWS

    QPWS · Caution

    SEVERE EROSION – Inskip barge landing beach access tracks (update 30 Jun)

    Severe erosion has occurred at the Inskip barge landing beach access tracks due to natural coastal processes and ongoing tidal inundation.

    Updated by QPWS at 12:12 pm Tue 30 Jun 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • Deceased Whale on Beach · QPWS

    QPWS · Caution

    Deceased Whale on Beach

    Visitors are advised that a deceased whale has washed ashore on Carree beachfront. Please keep your distance and do not touch or approach the whale.

    Updated by QPWS at 2:13 pm Wed 22 Jul 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • Waddy Beach Front Camping Area: Campsite Booking Restrictions - Dingo Management · QPWS

    QPWS · Caution

    Waddy Beach Front Camping Area: Campsite Booking Restrictions - Dingo Management

    Waddy Point Beach Front Camping Area will have new campsite booking restrictions in place from 14 August until 15 December 2026. The campsite restriction is required to manage heightened risks of a habituated dingo pack damaging property, ripping tents, and accessing food from unsecured eskies and fridges, and to allow active dingo behavioural management to be undertaken by QPWS Rangers.

    Dates given: “until 15 December 2026”

    Updated by QPWS at 9:23 am Mon 24 Aug 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • Wongari (Dingo) Rearing and Emergence Season (update 31 Aug) · QPWS

    QPWS · Caution

    Wongari (Dingo) Rearing and Emergence Season (update 31 Aug)

    Limiting dingo-human interactions, particularly during rearing and emergence season, is critical to the welfare of pups. This is a particularly important time for pups to learn natural hunting and survival skills and to avoid habituation towards people. Take particular care and slow down when driving on K’gari - pups are exploring their environment, and this is the time they are most at risk of vehicle strike. Give dingoes space, K’gari is their place.

    Updated by QPWS at 9:06 am Mon 31 Aug 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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Works and events

  • Urgent Repairs for Lake Allom Facilities · QPWS

    QPWS · Works or event

    Urgent Repairs for Lake Allom Facilities

    Due to a breakdown of mechanical equipment, repairs are underway for Lake Allom facilities on K’gari. Works are planned to run from 1 October with completion by 1 November, pending favourable weather conditions.

    Updated by QPWS at 2:32 pm Thu 1 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • Infrastructure upgrades planned for Waddy Point and Central Station - April to November 2026 · QPWS

    QPWS · Works or event

    Infrastructure upgrades planned for Waddy Point and Central Station - April to November 2026

    Major upgrades to Central Station and Waddy Point visitor facilities are scheduled this year to improve power and wastewater treatment facilities.

    Updated by QPWS at 4:10 pm Mon 16 Feb 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • Happy Valley Beach Access Ramp and Boardwalk Reconstruction · QPWS

    QPWS · Works or event

    Happy Valley Beach Access Ramp and Boardwalk Reconstruction

    Travelling North of Yidney Rocks along the eastern beach is via the bypass track or the beach if conditions permit. It is recommended to travel the beach within two hours either side of low tide. Beach conditions are impacted by the tides, swell and sand erosion, please check beach conditions before you travel.

    Updated by QPWS at 12:05 pm Wed 5 Aug 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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  • Planned Maintenance - Lake Wabby walk · QPWS

    QPWS · Works or event

    Planned Maintenance - Lake Wabby walk

    Maintenance is planned for Lake Wabby walk in K’gari. Works are planned to run from 10 August to 9 November 2026, pending favourable weather conditions.

    Dates given: “to 9 November 2026”

    Updated by QPWS at 8:20 am Wed 12 Aug 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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Information

  • Drones prohibited Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) · QPWS

    QPWS · Information

    Drones prohibited Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora)

    Drones prohibited Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora)

    Updated by QPWS at 3:14 pm Wed 17 Dec 2025 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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Other notices

  • K'gari Great Walk · QPWS

    QPWS · Notice

    K'gari Great Walk

    Please see below, the current conditions in relation to the K'gari Great Walk.

    Updated by QPWS at 3:16 pm Mon 2 Mar 2026 (Brisbane time). As of 12:46 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Brisbane time). Read it on the QPWS site.

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