Cornwells Road partially closed, K'gari Recreation Area

Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed

Category:
Park or facility closure
Applies:
12 March 2026 to 30 June 2027
Published:
12 March 2026 3:59pm
Updated:
22 September 2026 10:43am
ID:
26312

This alert applies to the following parks:

Access between Eastern Beach and Kingfisher Bay via Cornwells Road remains closed due to damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Recommended access between Eastern Beach and Kingfisher Bay or Central Station is via Eurong resort on Eurong-Wanggoolba Road to Pile Valley Road. Stay alert for hazards and drive to suit the conditions.

The following areas remain closed until declared safe and works completed:

  • Cornwells Road between Northern Road intersection and Pile Valley Road intersection (no through access between Eastern Beach and Kingfisher Bay)

Partially open areas:

  • Access to Northern Road and Valley of the Giants via Cornwells Road from Eastern Beach

Open areas:

  • Lake Wabby Road
  • Lake Garawongera Scenic Road

Commercial tour operators and other permit or agreement holders are not permitted to enter areas that remain closed.

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.

Facilities will reopen when construction is completed.

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