Seasonal closure - Taylor Cay (Taylor Reef) and the beach adjoining Eagle Island (Eyrie Reef)

Category:
Announcement
Applies:
1 October 2026 to 25 March 2027
Published:
28 September 2026 8:27am
ID:
27032

This alert applies to the following parks:

  • Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine ParkCapricorn; Fraser Coast; Gladstone; Mackay; Townsville; Tropical North Queensland; Whitsundays
  • Lizard Island National ParkTropical North Queensland

Access to Taylor Cay on Taylor Reef (17-064) and the beach adjoining Eagle Island at Eyrie Reef (14-118) is prohibited from from 1 October 2026 until 25 March 2027. During the closure period, access to these locations and airspace up to 500ft above the ground or water is prohibited, unless otherwise authorised by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

For further information email Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

Please visit this park's page on the department's website for alternative nearby park attractions and experiences.

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