Emergency Information

Be prepared for cyclone season

The tourism industry is well prepared for weather events like cyclones with management plans in place to keep visitors safe.

Your business emergency plans should be updated and all necessary steps should be taken to be prepared, including how you will notify staff and guests that an event is likely to occur.

During the holiday season, please keep in mind the information issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (see information below) to ensure you and your staff have plenty of time to prepare for any extreme weather events. ABC radio will provide emergency warnings on your local ABC frequency and on their ABC emergency website.

TTNQ will alert members via email to the necessary tourism information and actions to be taken if a weather event is likely to impact our region.

Queensland Government sites

Preparation checklist
How to protect your business
Small Business Disaster Hub
Download this poster for your business to help visitors stay safe and be prepared when visiting Queensland.

Information resources

Cairns Regional Council – Natural Disasters Information
Crisis Communication Workbook
How to make a “video”

Further Travel Advice

Key emergency links and communication resources

Bureau of Meteorology BOM
QLD Tropical Cyclone Warnings: 1300 659 212
QLD Land Weather and Flood Warnings: 1300 659 219
QLD Coastal Marine Warnings: 1300 360 427
Australian Tsunami Threat Information (1300 TSUNAMI) 1300 878 6264
QLD General Warnings (call costs apply) 1900 969 922

ABC Radio frequencies
Atherton 720 AM
Babinda 95.7 FM
Cairns 801 AM 106.7 FM
Cairns North 95.5 FM
Georgetown 106.1 FM
Coen 105.9 FM
Cooktown 105.7 FM
Croydon 105.9 FM
Dimbulah 91.7 FM
Lakeland 106.1 FM
Laura 106.1 FM
Mission Beach 89.3 FM
Mossman 639 AM
Mount Garnet 95.7 FM
Mount Molloy 95.7 FM
Normanton 105.7 FM
Thursday Island (Torres Strait) 1062 AM
Tully 95.5 FM
Weipa 1044 AM
You can also download the complete list for Queensland here.

Emergency Contacts
Rural Fire Qld 4042 5468
Ergon outages & disruptions 131 670
Main Road closures 131 940
SES Flood & Storm Assistance 132 500
Queensland Health 13 43 25 84

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Discover paradise one sip at a time 🥂🌴 this is what holiday dreams are made of ✨

📍@nunurestaurant, Palm Cove

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Honestly, this is the kind of movie worth leaving the couch for 🌴✨

Horse riding  through the oldest tropical rainforest and onto the beach overlooking the Great Barrier Reef.

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Happy International Dog Day 🐶

Check out this peaceful rainforest trail, with beautiful creek crossings and sweeping views over Cairns. Ivan Evans Walk is the perfect little escape from the city. Plus, it’s dog-friendly, so you can bring your four-legged adventure buddy along 🐾

📍 Ivan Evans Walk

⚠️ remember to follow the signs and stay on the track

link in bio for more dog friendly adventures 

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A little reminder that the ocean is full of magic 🐋✨

Cairns Whale Watching with @fitzroyislandadventures is a must do this whale season. Tours are running until 6 September, so there’s still time to get out on the water and experience it for yourself!

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Sunrise at Palm Cove is worth getting up early for 🧡🌴

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POV: you found your new favourite spot in Cairns 🔥

Go for the signature cocktails, stay for the vibes 🍸 KOI Bar brings an intimate Japanese-inspired experience, rare whisky pours & a curated menu of seriously good food.

P.S. Don't forget to check out KOI Restaurant next door for modern Asian flavours & share plates.

📍 @koicairns 

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Start your Mareeba day with lunch at @skyburyfarms, then spend the afternoon exploring Granite Gorge Nature Park, where you can hand-feed wallabies. 

In the evening, head to @mareebadrivein_in for a movie under the stars.

Then settle in at Mareeba Bush Stays and spend the night in one of their new luxury glamping tents overlooking the peaceful dam.

A relaxed Mareeba escape with plenty to see, do and experience along the way ✨

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A little Great Barrier Reef magic ✨🧡

There’s nothing quite like finding Nemo on the reef.

📸 @reefmagiccairns 

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A private paradise where time slows and luxury comes naturally ✨ Escape to Bedarra Island, where secluded beaches, turquoise waters, and effortless relaxation awaits 🏝️

📸 @bedarraisland 

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