Sand for sandbags can be permanently found at:
- Port Douglas: Port Douglas Sports Complex, on the right hand side when entering from Wharf Street. See image below for location
- Wonga Beach: Behind the Wonga Beach Fire Brigade shed on Oleander Dr
In the case that a significant weather event occurs additional locations may be made available including:
- Mossman: Mossman Showgrounds – see image below for location
- Daintree Village: Daintree Village RFS/SES shed
- Alexandra Bay: SES on Tea Tree Road, Diwan
Please remember to bring your own shovel and bags to fill. Bags can be purchased at Mossman Hardware / Bunnings and most other hardware shops (or Online).
Port Douglas location
Mossman location
Remember: If it’s flooded, forget it. Please be courteous in your responses. Our small disaster crew has worked long hours with COVID and are doing the best they can.
Stay connected at the Douglas Dashboard, or tune into ABC Far North at 106.7 FM, or 639AM.
