Any fire left to burn can soon become a dangerous wildfire. These can move quickly through thousands of hectares of country, threatening or damaging homes, livestock and ecosystems.
Invasive weeds are choking the Cape. They love to hitch a ride on your vehicles, clothes and tents. They are an increasing threat to native plants and animals, farm crops and to the region’s cultural heritage.
Cape York has a wonderful diversity of native animals and birdlife not found anywhere else on Earth. All native wildlife is protected, no matter where it is located.
Cape York Peninsula is a region of ancient and continuing cultural landscapes, with countless significant places. Well over 50% of the region is privately owned and managed by Traditional Owners.
WEATHER INFORMATION
Bureau of Metrology (BOM)
http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/index.shtml?ref=hdr
BOM Townsville Field Office
Phone: (07) 4779 5999 (during office hours)
EMERGENCIES
The Cape York Keep It Clean project is an initiative of Thoughtful Travelling Cape York. This project is supported by Cape York NRM and the Queensland Government’s Litter and Illegal Dumping Community and Industry Partnerships Program.
Frequently asked questions surrounding COVID-19 and travel.
To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Queensland Government is implementing restricted entry to Queensland from 12:01 am on Thursday, 26 March 2020.
Request for ongoing funding of North Australia Fire Information Website (www.firenorth.org.au)