Warning - Marine stingers K'gari (Fraser Island) Great Sandy National Park 01 November to 31 May

Category:
Announcement
Applies:
1 November 2020 to 31 May 2021
Published:
25 November 2020 12:09pm
ID:
20444

This alert applies to the following parks:

Marine stingers and other dangerous marine life are present, especially during the summer months, in the waters off K'gari (Fraser Island), Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait.

  • Marine stingers have been reported by swimmers on the western side of K'gari (Fraser Isalnd) in particular Platypus Bay and around creeks, including Awinya and Wathumba.
  • Several visitors have been stung in recent years, with symptoms requiring paramedic attention.
  • Medical assistance is limited on K'gari (Fraser Island) and visitors are advised to take this into consideration.
  • Marine stingers and some other marine life can cause serious injury or death.
  • Swimming is not recommended.

In an emergency: dial Triple Zero (000).

Your safety is our concern but your responsibility.

For further information please visit www.des.qld.gov.au

For an updated conditions report visit us online at www.des.qld.gov.au/fraser

More information

Emergency services

In an emergency situation, call 000.

Fires

For the latest information on fires in your area please contact QFES.

Queensland Traffic

Weather

Camping