Campers trapped by heavy rain south of Canungra have been airlifted food by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter after the path home from their Sarabah campsite was cut off by flooded rivers.         

Gold Coast Lifesaving Services Supervisor Nathan Fife the 11 campers became trapped after the weekends heavy rainfall isolated the roads.

“The group of 11 campers, which includes children, became stranded following the heavy rainfall which cut road access to the campsite,” he said.

“The group crossed multiple water crossings to get to the campsite prior to the bad weather, but since the downpour the crossings have become flooded.

The campers called emergency services the morning of Tuesday December 15, it was then organised for the Westpac helicopter to deliver the food and water.

“After the group called the Queensland Police Service yesterday morning arrangements were made by the Local Disaster Management Group for the supplies to be purchased and delivered to the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter base,” Mr Fife said.

“The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter then successfully made the trip into the hinterland with the supplies.”

Mr Fife said the campers were safe and would be able to leave the campsite once the water levels at the crossings subsided.

“All campers are in good spirits and were thankful for the delivery, they are on high ground and have phone reception,” he said.

“The food and water supplies will get them through the next few days while they wait for the water to subside.”

As a result of storm damage, some walking tracks within Tamborine National Park and Binna Burra have temporarily closed until declared safe.

Department of Environment and Science said damaging winds and heavy rainfall have caused fallen trees and other hazards.

“QPWS rangers are currently working on repairs,” a Department of Environment and Science spokesperson said. 

“Observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers, and do not enter closed areas.”

Tracks that remain closed in Tambourine National park the Joalah section of the Curtis Falls walking track and Lower Creek circuit, Palm Grove section of the Palm Grove and Jenyns circuits and the Knoll section of Sandy Creek circuit.

Closed walking tracks at Binna Burra are Gwonogoorool track as well as the Coomera and Illinbah circuits.

The Albert River, Box Forest, Toolona Creek and West Canungra Creek circuits at Green Mountains have also been closed until further notice.