Queensland's roadmap - what you need to know

The Queensland Government has released its proposed roadmap for the easing of restrictions across the state. It is now time for tourism operators to get their COVID SAFE Plans ready and gear up to restart, with day trips up to 150km from this weekend, and overnight recreational travel planned from 12 June.

TEQ has worked closely with the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation, QTIC and the state’s regional tourism organisations (RTOs) throughout COVID-19 to bring you information and advice obtained from Queensland Health and the Department of Premier and Cabinet so that you can make informed business decisions. Below we have broken down the tourism-related components of the first two stages of the roadmap, with additional clarity provided by Queensland Health since Friday’s announcement.

Stage One: From 11:59pm, this Friday 15 May:

• Recreational travel (day trips only) up to 150km within your region.
• 10 people at any one time for dining in restaurants, cafes, pubs, registered and licensed clubs, RSL clubs and hotels (with COVID SAFE Plan). No bars or gaming.
• Public spaces and lagoons re-opening (e.g. Southbank Parklands, Cairns, Airlie Beach) – gatherings of up to 10 people.
• Gatherings of up to 10 people outside the home.
• Up to 10 people at weddings.
• Gatherings of up to 10 people for hiking and other recreational activities in national and state parks.
• Outback only – up to 20 locals at any one time for dining in restaurants, cafes, pubs, registered and licensed clubs, RSL clubs and hotels. Must show proof of residence, no bars or gaming.
• Outback only – recreational travel up to 500km within the Outback, if you live in the Outback.
• Outback areas outlined here.

Stage Two: if numbers stay low and surveillance and epidemiological indicators suggest a move would NOT present an undue risk, then from 12 June:

• Overnight recreational travel opens up – camping, caravan parks and tourism accommodation – up to 250km within your region.
• Camping opens up in national and state parks – gatherings of up to 20 people
• 20 people at any one time at outdoor amusement parks, on tourism experiences, at zoos and arcades – more with COVID SAFE Plan approved by health authorities.
• Public spaces and lagoons – gatherings of up to 20 people.
• Gatherings of up to 20 people inside and outside homes.
• Up to 20 people at weddings.
• Gatherings of up to 20 people for hiking and other recreational activities in national and state parks.
• 20 people at any one time for dining in restaurants, cafes, pubs, registered and licensed clubs, RSL clubs and hotels – more with COVID SAFE Plan approved by health authorities. No bars or gaming.
• Casinos may open for dining, up to 20 people at any one time. No bars or gaming.
• 20 people at indoor cinemas.
• 20 people at concert venues, theatres, arenas, auditoriums and stadiums – more with COVID SAFE Plan approved by health authorities.
• Outback only – Up to 50 locals at any one time for dining in restaurants, cafes, pubs, registered and licensed clubs, RSL clubs and hotels – more with COVID SAFE Plan approved by health authorities. Must show proof of residence, no bars or gaming.
• Outback only – recreational travel within the Outback, if you live in the Outback.
• Outback areas outlined here.

Stage 3: if numbers stay low and surveillance and epidemiological indicators suggest a move would NOT present an undue risk, then from 10 July intrastate and interstate travel will be considered, and gatherings of up to 100 people.

For more, see the roadmap and the comprehensive FAQ document.

There's also a draft COVID SAFE checklist for dining in restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, RSLs and Hotels.