Measles Warning: Australia Zoo and Other Queensland Tourist Hotspots on Alert

A health warning has been released for Queensland following a case of measles where an infected individual visited numerous tourist locations, transit hubs, and various sites across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast.

The recently arrived traveler, who had come from overseas, was contagious with an illness during their visit to various locations such as Australia Zoo, a mini-golf venue, several railway stations, stores, and accommodations the previous week.

"The individual was unwittingly contagious while moving through Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast from Wednesday, April 2, 2025, until Saturday, April 5, 2025, during which time they visited multiple establishments and sites," stated the Metro North Public Health Unit.

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The places and their timings are as follows:

Gold Coast

Yo-chi, at 11/3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise on Wednesday, April 2nd, between 10:15 am and 11:00 am.
Cotton On at 27 Cahill Avenue, Surfers Paradise on Wednesday, April 2nd from 11 AM to 12:30 PM.
Ghanda Clothing, located at 25 Cahill Avenue in Surfers Paradise, was visited on Wednesday, April 2nd, between 11 AM and 12:30 PM.
Holey Moley Mini Golf at Circle on Cavill, located on Surfers Paradise Boulevard in Surfers Paradise, scheduled for Wednesday, April 2nd, from 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm.
Bunk Hostel, located at 6 Beach Road in Surfers Paradise, will be open from all day Wednesday, April 2nd, until 10 am on Thursday, April 3rd.
Goldies, located at 3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, on Wednesday, April 2nd between 6:45 pm and 8 pm.

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Brisbane

Bunk Hostel, located at 21 Gipss St, Fortitude Valley, will be open from Thursday, April 3rd, until 7 AM on Friday, April 4th.
Brooki Bakehouse, located at 15 Marshall Street, Fortitude Valley, on Thursday, April 3rd between 12 PM and 12:30 PM.
Sushi Hub at 136 Queen Street in Brisbane on Thursday, April 3rd from 1:30 pm to 2 pm.
At Cotton On within the Queen Adelaide Building located at 90 Queen Street, Brisbane, this event will take place on Thursday, April 3rd from 2:00 PM to 3:10 PM.
Brisbane Central Station on Friday, April 4, from 6:45 am to 7:30 am
The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital’s Emergency Department waiting area on Friday, April 4th from 7:45 PM to 11 PM.

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Sunshine Coast

The Nambour train departs from Central Station in Brisbane heading towards Beerwah Station on Friday, April 4th, with an initial departure time of 7:07 am and reaching its destination at 8:27 am.
The Springfield train departs from Beerwah Station to Central Station in Brisbane every Friday at 5:03 PM and arrives at 6:26 PM on April 4th.
On Friday, April 4th from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, at Australia Zoo.

Dr Alexandra Uren from Metro North Public Health has advised that individuals who were present at those specific sites within the mentioned time frames should watch out for any signs of illness over the following 18 days since their possible exposure.

The symptoms usually begin anywhere from seven to 18 days following the infection.

Uren stated that early signs of measles consist of a high temperature, fatigue, coughing, a stuffy nose, and irritated, reddened eyes.

These symptoms later develop into a patchy red rash, typically beginning on the face before spreading extensively.

If someone suspects they have measles and needs medical attention, they should contact their doctor or healthcare provider prior to arriving at the clinic to ensure measures are in place that stop the infection from spreading to other patients."