Seasonal closure - beach adjoining Sisters Island (17-046)
- Category:
- Announcement
- Applies:
- 24 September 2026 to 1 March 2027
- Published:
- 28 September 2026 8:47am
- Updated:
- 30 September 2026 2:54pm
- ID:
- 27033
This alert applies to the following park:
- Barnard Island Group National ParkTropical North Queensland
Access to the beach adjoining Sisters Island on South Barnard Islands (17-046) is prohibited during the following periods to protect roosting and nesting seabirds:
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24 September 2026 until 1 March 2027
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1 September 2027 until 1 March 2028
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1 September 2028 until 1 March 2029
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1 September 2029 until 1 March 2030
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1 September 2030 until 1 March 2031
During the closure period, access to this location 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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