Cyclones in Queensland

Wise cruisers avoid cyclone-prone areas during cyclone-prone times of the year.

"Tropical cyclones in the Queensland region mostly form from lows within the monsoon trough, between November and April." (BOM)

BOM historical records.

Tracks of cyclones within 200km of the Whitsundays.

TROPICAL CYCLONE FORECAST TRACK MAP
Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish
Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 11 issued at 5:06 am EST Saturday 7 March 2009

Tropical Cyclone Ului
Issued at 1:54 pm EST Saturday 20 March 2010.

Cyclone Ului hits Airlie Beach March 21st. 2010.

Cyclone Hamish 7 March 2009.