Large tides and ocean swell affecting beach driving
- Category:
- Announcement
- Applies:
- 26 February to 7 March 2025
- Published:
- 26 February 2025 11:04am
- ID:
- 24981
This alert applies to the following parks:
- K'gari, Great Sandy National ParkFraser Coast
- Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National ParkSunshine Coast
- Inskip Peninsula Recreation AreaSunshine Coast
K’gari (Fraser Island) and Cooloola sections in Great Sandy National Park and Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area are expecting very large high tides and large ocean swell with sections of beach likely to be impassable at high tide.
Motorists driving on open beaches are advised to plan ahead by checking tide times and only travel around lowest expected low tides. Beach hazards including sand depressions, washouts, fallen trees, exposed coffee rock and debris including logs may be present.
Remember, driving over vegetated dunes is prohibited. On-the-spot fines will be issued for anyone caught damaging the dunes.
Stay up to date with weather forecasts, conditions and warnings.
Please visit this park's page on the department's website for more park safety information.
Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.
Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.
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