Partial Park closure – Cooloola Wilderness Trail: no pedestrian access across Kin Kin Creek
- Category:
- Park or facility closure
- Applies:
- 14 January 2026 to 14 January 2027
- Published:
- 27 January 2026 1:46pm
- ID:
- 26138
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National ParkSunshine Coast
- Cooloola (Noosa River) Resources ReserveSunshine Coast
The Kin Kin Creek pedestrian bridge, which links Elanda Point to Figtree Point on the Cooloola Wilderness Trail, has been washed away during previous flood events. As a result, there is no pedestrian access across Kin Kin Creek currently.
A temporary alternative start and finish point for the Cooloola Wilderness Trail is available at Harry’s Hut or the Boronia Walk. Parking is available at the Boronia Walk trailhead.
Closed areas/walking tracks:
• Cooloola Wilderness Trail – pedestrian access across Kin Kin Creek between Elanda Point and Figtree Point
Access to Mill Point and Kinaba from Elanda Point is not affected.
QPWS is currently assessing options to restore access.
Swimming across this creek is strongly discouraged due to the presence of submerged objects.
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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