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Wet season safety information: significant stream rises at Stony Creek swimming hole, Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park
- Category:
- Announcement
- Applies:
- 4 January to 1 March 2021
- Published:
- 4 January 2021 2:08pm
- ID:
- 20530
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
- Wallaman Falls, Girringun National ParkTownsville; Tropical North Queensland
During the North Queensland wet season local heavy rainfall may cause significant stream rises at Stony Creek and Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park. During and after heavy rain, creek conditions change and become dangerous. Fast flowing, rapidly rising water, with strong currents, occurs. At these times, to stay safe, do not enter the water. Visitors are urged to use caution at all times around waterways. Always supervise children closely.
Check weather conditions via the Bureau of Meteorology before visiting.
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