Stay safe while you travel
Tropical North Queensland has a myriad of adventures to be had, but it’s important to stay safe and take necessary precautions. Always follow the advice from Queensland Parks and never venture into out of bounds zones, flooded waters or dangerous areas to prevent serious injury or death.
For COVID-19 travel information, refer below.
Domestic visitors or returning residents can now cross the Queensland border without an entry declaration or border pass or requirement to undertake a test.
Eligible fully vaccinated international travellers are now welcome to travel into Australia and Queensland without quarantine.
International travellers can travel through Australia and Queensland with minimal disruption.
Queensland Parks and roads may close temporarily due to severe weather and general maintenance. Before you hit the road, check the latest road conditions and advice to avoid unexpected hazards on your drive.
Dept of Transport & Main Roads alerts
Queensland Road Conditions (RACQ)
Queensland Park alerts
Refer to the Cairns Disaster Dashboard for all information regarding the Cairns Regional Council area.
Learn more
Tropical North Queensland spans approximately 380,000km² and is made up of 25 local council areas. As such, what’s going on in one area of the region can be very different to the next. Refer to the relevant dashboards depending on where you are planning to travel.
Burke Shire Council Road Conditions
Cairns Regional Council Dashboard
Carpentaria Shire Council Road Report
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Dashboard
Cook Shire Council Dashboard (Cape York)
Douglas Shire Council Dashboard
Etheridge Shire Council Road Conditions
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