Rain forces closure of CREB Track as drivers get stuck
One of the nation’s most challenging off-road tracks that this week caught drivers off guard has been closed due to significant rain, and according to the Bureau more is on the way.
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One of the nation’s most challenging off-road tracks has been closed by police to all traffic due to extensive rain.
The CREB track has recently claimed several victims and police in an update on Tuesday said several vehicles on Tuesday were bogged on the track and more rain was expected.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology there’s an 80 per cent chance of rain on Thursday in the Daintree area, which drops to 60 per cent on Friday.
Police stated any failure to adhere to road closure signs may result in fines.
To access the track vehicles must cross the Daintree River at the end of Upper Daintree Road before hitting the start of the 71km CREB Track that ends at Wujal Wujal.
The CREB (Cairns Regional Electricity Board) was initially sliced through the Daintree Rainforest as a service route for the power line to Cooktown, following ancient Aboriginal foot trails.
Police warned the track is very steep and rough and is only suitable for well-equipped four-wheel-drive vehicles and those with vehicle recovery experience. It is not suitable for trailers.
Even after moderate rainfall, the track can become treacherous or impassable and vehicles easily become bogged or stranded.
The track, which begins just north of the Daintree Village, crosses through the Burungu Aboriginal community.
Police advised travellers to check track information at the Douglas Shire Council website.
The Bloomfield Track that also comes out at Wujal Wujal and accessed from Cape Tribulation Rd remains open.
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