Travel Info

Sun & Clothing

Sun Safety
The Australian sun is extremely strong, especially between 10am and 3pm.

It is recommended to wear a broad-brimmed hat and a shirt with collar and sleeves, apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ (or higher) sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

Avoid the sun between 10am and 3pm (including cloudy days) and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Clothing
Ensure you wear appropriate footwear such as sturdy boots and socks in outback and rainforest areas. Reefwalking also requires sturdy footwear.

Warm clothing is necessary in some hinterland and outback regions, as temperatures drop to below 0ºC at night (winter months June - August).

Contacting Emergency Services
For URGENT HELP from any Queensland Emergency Service - ambulance, fire brigade or police - dial 000 (triple zero).

Only dial 000 for an emergency that is life threatening or to report a serious offence in progress.

Calling 000 connects you to an operator who will ask you which emergency service you need, and from where you are calling. After answering these simple questions you immediately will be connected to the emergency service you require.