ALSQ: Australian Lifeguard Service Queensland
SLSC: Surf Life Saving Club
The Beaches and Oceans of Tropical Queensland are an important part of the natural attractions of the region. During the warmer months (November – May) Marine Stingers may be present in tropical waters, but by taking a few simple precautions you can minimise risk associated with the potentially dangerous jellyfish (marine stingers).
Swim at patrolled beaches and between the red and yellow flags. Look for, and observe, warning signs. Where provided, swim in marine stinger enclosures (November – May), wear protective clothing (full body lycra suits) and do not swim where and when beaches are closed. The beaches listed below have marine stinger enclosures.
Port Douglas
(Four Mile Beach)
9am – 5pm May to November
8am – 5pm November to May
Ellis Beach
Marine Stingers
Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays
9am – 5pm
Palm Cove
Marine Stingers
7 days a week 9am – 5pm
Clifton Beach
Marine Stingers
November to May Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays
9am – 5pm
Kewarra Beach
Marine Stingers
November to May Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays
9am – 5pm
Trinity Beach
Marine Stingers
7 days a week 9am – 5pm
Yorkeys Knob
November to May 7 Days a week 9am – 5pm
June to October Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays 9am – 5pm
Holloways Beach
November to May Weekends/Public Holidays and School Holidays
9am – 5pm
Cairns Lagoon
7 Days a week
Thursday to Tuesday 6am – 9pm
Wednesday 12pm – 9pm
Bramston Beach
No lifeguard service
Etty Bay
April to November Sundays and Public Holidays 9am – 5pm
Easter/Christmas School Holidays 9am – 5pm
Kurrimine Beach
No lifeguard service
North Mission Beach
Easter/Christmas School Holidays 9am – 5pm
South Mission Beach
April to November Sundays and Public Holidays 9am – 5pm
Easter/Christmas School Holidays 9am – 5pm
WARNING: SYMPTOMS FOR IRUKANDJI STINGS MAY TAKE 20 – 40 MINUTES TO DEVELOP. IF IN DOUBT, FOLLOW THE FIRST AID PRIORITIES AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.