NORTH QUEENSLAND BEACH SAFETY - INFORMATION MAP - Surf Life Saving Queensland
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INFORMATION MAP NORTH QUEENSLAND BEACH SAFETY
NORTH QUEENSLAND
PATROLLED BEACHES
Four Mile Beach
PORT DOUGLAS
Ellis Beach
Palm Cove
Clifton Beach Green Island
Kewarra Beach
Trinity Beach
Yorkeys Knob Beach
Holloways Beach
Cairns Lagoon
CAIRNS
Bramston Beach
ALWAYS SWIM
BETWEEN
THE RED AND
YELLOW FLAGS Etty Bay Beach
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for more beach safety
information.
Patrolled 365 days a year
Patrolled weekends from April to November
Patrolled weekends from November to May
Patrolled weekdays from November to May
Patrolled on Christmas School Holidays North Mission Beach
Patrolled Christmas & Easter school holidays (stinger season)
Mission Beach
Patrolled Sundays April to November
BEACH SAFETY STA
SUN SAFETY
To enjoy the beach it is important that you follow a
number of simple steps when it comes to sun safety.
SLIP on protective clothing
SLOP on SPF30+ sunscreen
SLAP on a hat
SEEK shade
SLIDE on sunglasses
Sun safety message supported by:
ARTS WITH YOU
BEACH SIGNS
Warning Signs (diamond shape, yellow and black)
are used to warn you about a hazard(s) at the beach.
WARNING NO SWIMMING NOT
LIFESAVING SERVICE ADVISED CROCODILES SUBMERGENT OBJECTS
Information Signs (square, blue and white) are used to
provide you with information about features at the beach.
PATROLLED BEACH SURFBOARD BODYBOARDS
5KMS AWAY RIDING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CALL 000
REMEMBER THE
F-L-A-G-S
AND STAY SAFE!
F L A G S
FIND LOOK ASK GO STICK
the flags at the a lifesaver swimming your hand
to swim safety for advice. with a up for
between. signs. Conditions friend. help.
The red Safety can change Look out Stay calm
& yellow signs help quickly. for each if you
flags mark identify Talk to a other and get into
the best potential lifesaver get help if trouble.
place to beach before needed. Raise your
swim at dangers. entering arm for
the beach. the water. help.
BEACH FLAGS
Always swim between the
RED and YELLOW flags.
RED FLAG:
No swimming.
YELLOW FLAG:
Caution required. Potential Hazards.
RED AND WHITE FLAG:
Evacuate the water.
BLACK AND WHITE FLAG:
Surfcraft riding area boundary.
BEACH SAFETY
for Visitors to Australian Beaches
1
ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN
THE RED & YELLOW FLAGS
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Read the safety signs
2 Surf Beach
WARNING
Strong Currents
Shallow Water
Rough Surf
Submerged Rocks
Lifeguards on duty when
Please s
NO ALCOHOL NO LITTERING NO FIRES
Ask a lifeguard for safety advice
3
LIFEGUARD
Swim with a friend
4
If you need help, stay calm and attract attention
5
Detailed information about
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Australia's approx 12,000 beaches
including weather, tide, swell,
water temperature, service patrol, LANGUAGES
surf life saving clubs, and more!
• Patrolled or unpatrolled beach • Potential hazards you may
details encounter
• Weather showing current • Detailed patrol times (if patrolled)
temperature and weekly forecast • Swimming, surfing and fishing
• Water temperature information
• Swell forecast graph including • Directions to the beach from your
height and direction current location
• Tide times • Display of real time hazards and
• UV Index beach status
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MARINE STINGERS
Australia’s waters contain many sea creatures, including
marine stingers. Although they are generally quite easy to
avoid, stingers can cause discomfort if you are stung and
some tropical species (the Irukandji and the Box Jellyfish,
for example) can be lethal. So, to ensure you enjoy your
day at the beach, always remember to swim at a patrolled
beach and look out for the safety signs.
STINGER STAFETY
• Wear protective clothing (lycra suit)
• Swim in designated areas
• Carry vinegar at the beach and on the boat
• Swim under supervision
• Have access to mobile or VHF radio
For more information visit:
lifesaving.com.au/marinestingers
What to do if stung
1. Call for help - 000 or lifeguard
2. Emergency care - CPR if neccessary
3. Treat the sting - douse with vinegar
4. Seek medical attention
BE CROCWISE
Northern Australia is home to the Estuarine Crocodile,
which can be found in both salt and freshwater.
Crocodiles mostly inhabit rivers and hunt in the
shallows or near the water’s edge. Beaches are used
by crocodiles to move between rivers. All
waterways are connected, so while
the risk of crocodile attack is low,
there's no such thing as a croc-free
zone in Northern Australia.
Make sure you stay safe and
be Crocwise around
our beautiful rivers
and beaches.
Cairns
CROC
COUNTRY
Townsville
IF YOU SEE A
Mackay CROCODILE,
Rockhampton
REPORT IT
1300 130 372
Crocodile Country stretches
from Gladstone all the way
Brisbane up and across Top End of
Australia.
YOU CAN EASILY REDUCE YOUR RISK OF
CROCODILE ATTACK BY:
• Swimming between the RED AND YELLOW FLAGS
at patrolled beaches
• Not swimming at dawn, dusk, or at night
• Reading and obeying all crocodile warning signs
• Understanding that crocs can attack in knee-deep
water, so wading can still be dangerous
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• If in doubt ask a lifeguard or your tourist guide or
accommodation reception.You can also read
