If it's flooded, forget it - even on our walking tracks
- Category:
- Announcement
- Applies:
- 26 November 2021 to 14 January 2022
- Published:
- 26 November 2021 9:22am
- Updated:
- 29 November 2021 4:11pm
- ID:
- 21495
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Springbrook National ParkBrisbane; Gold Coast
- Gold Coast Hinterland Great WalkBrisbane; Gold Coast
- Lamington National ParkBrisbane; Gold Coast
Some walking tracks within the above mentioned protected areas have been affected by the recent heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall has caused hazards such as rising creeks, flash flooding, and potential for landslides and rock falls. Bushwalkers may also encounter falling trees or recent fallen trees, due to soft saturated ground, and many of the creeks are experiencing rising and fast flowing water.
Please check Park Alerts before visiting the parks and beware when crossing creeks and rivers along the walking track network. QPWS rangers will continue to monitor conditions.
Observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers, and do not enter closed areas.
Commercial tour operators and other permit or agreement holders are not permitted to enter closed areas.
Stay informed of closures and weather conditions:
- Tune into local ABC radio stations for weather updates.
- Check road conditions
- Check weather warnings
- Don’t enter flood waters - If it's flooded, forget it!
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