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:
- K'gari, Great Sandy National ParkFraser Coast
- K'gari Great WalkFraser Coast
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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