Southern Breakwater night-time vehicle closure

From Friday 6 November 2026, the Southern Breakwater will be closed to vehicles and motorbikes from 7pm to 5am each day. Outside these hours, the community can drive onto the breakwater as usual. Pedestrian and cyclist access will remain, subject to any temporary safety or operational closures.

What access is changing?

• You can drive on the breakwater between 5am and 7pm.
• From 7pm, vehicle access on the breakwater will stop.
• If a vehicle or motorbike arrives after the gate closes, the vehicle or motorbike will need to turn around.
• The gate will reopen at 5am.

Emergency, security, and maintenance vehicles will have access at all times by contacting Port Operations.

Why a night-time vehicle closure?

The night-time vehicle closure is aimed at addressing concerns regarding anti-social behaviour on the Southern Breakwater. These concerns have been raised by residents and through NQBP’s Port of Mackay Community Reference Group.

Pedestrian gate access

The pedestrian gate is accessible for people with prams, wheelchairs and other mobility aids, and bicycles.

For more information including Frequently Asked Questions please visit the Southern Breakwater night-time vehicle curfew page.