The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) have released the following Cooloola Conditions Report where they also post updates.
Exposed sand cliffs and sand dunes along Rainbow and Teewah beaches are unstable and can collapse without warning.
Falling boulders and landslides are common in this dynamic coastal environment and can result in serious injury or death. For your safety and to avoid injuries:
o Do not climb or dig into sand dunes or sand cliffs.
o Avoid standing, sitting or parking near the base of the dunes.
o Always stay well away from the base of sand dunes.
o Supervise children at all times.
Hygiene protocols for Inskip Peninsula: Queensland
Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is reinforcing the need for campers to maintain the highest of personal hygiene standards whilst camping in the Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area.
For the health and wellbeing of our park visitors and staff, and to limit the spread of illness, visitors are recommended to:
– Wash hands often with soap and water, especially before preparing food, eating and after going to the toilet;
– Ensure all campers have a personal towel for hand drying;
– Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue;
– Ensure your campsite is located away from other tents;
– Where possible, bring your own portable toilet;
– Keep your rubbish secure and dispose in bins provided or take home;
– Stay at home if you or any members of your group are unwell;
– Keep a personal supply of drinking and washing water during your stay.
Food Security in camps:
– Unsecured food and rubbish being left available can lead to increasing negative interactions between people and wildlife.
– Visitors and campers to the Cooloola Recreation Area are reminded to store all food and rubbish in secure containers.
Portable toilets mandatory:
– All campers staying in Teewah Beach camping zones 1 to 7 must bring and use a portable toilet for the duration of their stay.
– Purpose built portable toilet waste disposal facilities are available for use by campers at Second cutting, Noosa North Shore; Freshwater day-use area (beach camper service bay); and Clarkson Drive, Rainbow Beach.
Marine Turtles breeding season:
– From November to April, you may see turtles crossing the beach to lay their eggs or hatchlings making their way to the water for the first time.
– Motorists and visitors to Cooloola and Inskip Peninsula Recreation Areas are asked to minimise disturbance and human impacts on this important breeding ground for marine turtles.
Neighbourhood Police Beat
– All road rules apply when driving on the beach.
Observe speed signage. Police patrol regularly.
– Non-urgent incidents – Police link 131 444.
– Report a hoon – 13 HOON (134 666).
Camping and Day Use areas:
Inskip Recreation Area:
• Due to severe erosion, the southern one-way ring road of M.V. Natone camping area is closed. Two-way access to this area is provided and suitable for tent campers only. Camping is available in all other sections of the Natone camping area.
• Dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times.
Track and Beach Conditions
– Only high clearance 4WDs are recommended on beaches and inland tracks. All-wheel drives, vehicles towing trailers, boats and vans may have difficulty.
– Cooloola Great Walk and Wilderness Trail advanced booking restrictions: As a result of high fire danger conditions experienced over the warmer months, a seasonal restriction on bookings for the Great Walk and Wilderness Trail is implemented yearly from 30 November to 28 February. Restrictions on forward bookings are limited to fourteen days in advance only and intended to reduce any impact on visitors if any
walking tracks are closed at short notice.
– Beach driving – low tide only. Visitors should consider forecasted high tides when planning a trip, and check access conditions before deciding if it is safe to
traverse. Motorists should exercise caution at all times, and plan to travel only at low tide, if safe to do so.
– Inskip Point vehicle recognition camera forms part of a network of K’gari (Fraser Island) access cameras. There
is no change to management at Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area and Vehicle Access Permits are NOT
required to access the beach or recreation area at Inskip.
– Take care when driving on our beautiful beaches.
The QPWS Driving on sand Safety Guide provides some helpful information for four-wheel driving on sand to help you and your guests stay safe.
Go to on their website parks.des.qld.gov.au for further updates.
