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Road Closures & Track Conditions- 7th May
Australia
Border Update -
Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) |
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Restrictions on New Zealand Visitors |
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For more information refer to: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-international-travellers
La Nina -
The Bureau of Meteorology announced the beginning of a La Niña on the 29th September 2020, which most likely means a wet summer period for eastern and northern regions.
La Niña is a recurring event in our weather cycle, not to be confused with the warmer El Niño, that operates over periods of one to eight years. It manifests when strong equatorial trade winds change ocean currents, drawing cool water up to the surface in parts of the Pacific Ocean, resulting in a pile up of warm surface water east of Australia. This leads to a boost in convection that has a pronounced effect on the global climate.
Every La Niña event is different, but according to the BOM this time Australia is likely to see:
- More rainfall in Eastern, Central, and Northern Australia
- Decreased daytime temperatures south of the tropics
- More tropical cyclones
- Increased chance of widespread flooding
- Longer, less intense heat waves in south east of Australia
- Earlier First Rains across Northern Australia
- Less risk of fires in areas that receive more rainfall
Northern Territory
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
All arrivals to the Northern Territory must complete 14 days of supervised quarantine at your own expense, if you have recently been in an active declared COVID-19 hot spot. Currently there are no active hotspots (updated 05/05/21). |
No Internal Travel Restrictions |
There are no internal restrictions although any non-residents wanting to go into a remote community must still follow all the requirements of land councils and local communities, including checking if you need a land council permit to go there. |
For more information refer to: https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travel/quarantine
Regional Update -
- A high moving across the Bight will bring cooler conditions to the south before gradually warming towards the end of the week. A cloud band will develop over the south from Friday, ahead of a trough that will move across southern districts late Friday and Saturday.
- With La Niña conditions, the weather is looking wetter than average over the next couple of months.
- Javelin Road Dundee - Road Closed - Road Damage - Barramundi Boat Ramp ( 6 Pack Creek Ramp) Closed. (Last updated: 28-4-21).
- Napperby Property Access - Flooding - Road Closed - Between Stuart Highway intersection and Napperby Station (Last updated: 28-4-21).
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
Western Australia
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
Travel from all states into WA is now classified as ‘Very Low risk’.
Very low risk states and territories (No community cases in 28 days)
Low risk states and territories (Less than 5 community cases per day on a 14-day rolling average)
Medium risk states and territories
(Last Update: 05/05/21) |
Internal Travel Restrictions |
People in Perth and Peel LGAs – and anyone from Perth and Peel in other regions of WA – must now wear a mask inside and outside. |
For more information refer to: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/covid-19-coronavirus-travel-wa
Regional Update -
- Kimberley:
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- A deep trough and associated cloud band lies near the far west Pilbara. It will move slowly east during Wednesday and then weaken on Thursday. Another weak surface trough lies near the west Kimberley coast, and will remain there for the next few days.
- Low/Moderate Fire risk.
- Hot temps (High of low-mid 30s) expected.
- Road Closed: Gibb River Rd from Mount Barnett to Pentecost River - Flooding (Updated: 14-04-21).
- Pilbara:
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- A deep trough and associated cloud band lies near the far west Pilbara. It will move slowly east during Wednesday and then weaken on Thursday. Another weak surface trough lies near the west Kimberley coast, and will remain there for the next few days.
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Fire Risk:
-East Pilbara Coast: Low-Moderate
-West Pilbara Coast: Low-Moderate
-East Pilbara Inland: Low-Moderate
-Ashburton Inland: Low-Moderate
-Exmouth Gulf Coast: Low-Moderate - Mostly sunny throughout the week.
- Road Closed: Nanutarra Munjina Rd - between Paraburdoo Tom Price Rd and Hamersley Rd - Flooding (Updated: 14-04-21).
- South West WA:
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- A trough lies off the west coast, with an extensive cloud band situated over western parts of the State. The trough and cloud band will move east during Wednesday before weakening over the South Interior on Thursday. A second trough will move across the west coast on Thursday and a ridge will develop over the south of the State during Friday and Saturday.
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Fire Risk: Geographe: Low-Moderate
Leeuwin: Low-Moderate
Nelson: Low-Moderate - Quite extensive road works being undertaken on the South Coast Highway over October and November.
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
South Australia
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
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No Internal Travel Restrictions |
Travel within South Australia is unrestricted. People are free to visit regional areas. |
For more information refer to: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/travel-restrictions
La Niña -
More rainfall during spring and summer, wetter soils and an increased chance of flash floods. Reduced bushfire risk with reduced extreme heat waves. More rainfall expected in the north/central areas of South Australia.
Regional Update -
- A high pressure system to the south of the Bight will move slowly eastwards during the middle of the week ahead of a change expected later in the week. A second change is expected across the south of the State early next week.
- Birdsville Inside Track Closed due to flooding (updated: 05/05/21).
- North East of state - Floods update, Most tracks have reopened. Birdsville Track - Mungeranie to Marree 4WD only (updated: 28/4/21).
- Road Works: Road Sealing - Strzelecki Track (472km). The SA government will seal the first 50-kilometres, Starting just north of Lyndhurst (until late 2021).
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
Victoria
Border Update -
No Interstate Restrictions |
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No Internal Travel Restrictions |
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For more information refer to: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19
La Niña -
More rainfall during spring and summer, wetter soils and an increased chance of flash floods. Reduced bushfire risk with reduced extreme heat waves.
Regional Update -
- A trough extends over eastern Victoria on Wednesday, whilst a ridge of high pressure builds over western Victoria. The ridge will remain across Victoria on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday a trough that extends from New South Wales will move over Victoria while a cold front crosses Tasmania.
- Haunted Stream Track: Haunted Stream Track - Tambo Crossing is closed. DELWP are undertaking repairs. Reopening will be dependent on weather conditions.
- High Country: Seasonal Closures have finished, with tracks reopening from 30/11/20.
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
Tasmania
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
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No Internal Travel Restrictions |
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For more information refer to: https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/travellers-and-visitors/coming-to-tasmania
La Niña -
More rainfall during spring and summer, wetter soils and an increased chance of flash floods. Reduced bushfire risk with reduced extreme heat waves.
Regional Update -
- A high pressure system will move over Tasmania today and into the Tasman Sea Thursday. The ridge weakens during the day Thursday as a north to northeasterly flow develops. A trough crosses the state Friday and a cold front Saturday.
- Upgrading the Bruny Island Ferry Terminals. Construction of a second ferry berth to take place Sep 20 - Mar 21.
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
New South Wales/ ACT
Border Update -
No Interstate Restrictions |
Travelers from other Australian States and Territories (Except QLD), who have not been overseas, may enter without applying for a permit. Guidelines in place for travellers from interstate hotspots. |
No Internal Travel Restrictions |
There is currently no limit on the distance that a person may travel, however NSW Health recommends non-essential domestic travel should be avoided. |
For more information refer to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules/border-restrictions
La Niña -
More rainfall during spring and summer, wetter soils and an increased chance of flash floods. Reduced bushfire risk with reduced extreme heat waves. More rainfall expected in most of New South Wales.
Regional Update -
- A trough lies parallel to, and off the New South Wales coast, and is expected to deepen today, with a low pressure system expected to form within the trough off the central coast. This pattern is likely to bring wet conditions and large waves to coastal parts of the state, particularly in the south, until it moves away to the east on Friday and is replaced by a weak ridge of high pressure.
- Flood Closures reopening throughout the North West of state between Broken Hill - Wanaaring - and Cameron’s Corner - Exercise caution . (Updated: 05/05/21).
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
Queensland
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
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No Internal Travel Restrictions |
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For more information refer to: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/border-restrictions
La Niña -
More tropical Cyclones than normal. Prepare earlier - Rain expected a month earlier, more than 70% chance of above-average rainfall and increased flood risk.
Regional Update -
- A trough and cold front will move across the southeast today, associated with an upper low over New South Wales. These systems are likely to clear offshore of the southeast and central Queensland later today, with a ridge of high pressure building across much of the state in their wake. A cut off low may form offshore of the Queensland coast tomorrow, drifting southwards at the end of the week.
- Cape York: Peninsula Developmental Road - at Archer River Road.
- Fraser Island:
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- Planned bridge maintenance works on the Wanggoolba Creek vehicle bridge will be in progress from 8-19 May 2021. During this time the junction of Bennetts Road and Lake McKenzie Road, south to the Wanggoolba Road junction will be closed.
- Most of the West coast is closed to beach driving (Updated 28/04/21).
- Look and listen for aircraft landing and taking off along the eastern beach. Follow direction from the ground control crew.
- South West QLD : Camerons Corner Road, Cameron Corner - Floods - Vehicle access is closed to all vehicles and will remain closed until further notice (updated: 05/05/21).
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
For more state by state travel information head over to our Travel Information Hub.
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