Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 4.20pm to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 4.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 4.25pm

Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, some national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until Monday 24 March due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kumbatine National Park

Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.27pm to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 10.19am

Closed areas: Walking Tracks closed after wet weather

NPWS have a number of walking tracks closed after enduring rain and wind associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

These tracks have either sustained damage or are still to be assessed by staff for associated risks.

Please follow instructions and signage. Do not enter closed areas as it may be unsafe to do so.

For further information regarding closures please contact the local NPWS Area office on 02 6561 6700.

Affects 4 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Goolawah National Park
• Goolawah Regional Park
• Hat Head National Park
  • Jack Perkins walking track
  • Smoky Cape Range walking track
• Limeburners Creek National Park
  • Big Hill Rainforest walking track

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.16pm

Closed areas: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site

Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Innes Ruins Historic Site
  • Innes Ruins
• Lake Innes Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2025, 2.30pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 2.52pm

Safety alerts: Connors Trail, Hat Head National Park - washouts on walking track

The northern section of Connors walking track has sutained some erosion due to recent weather events. Works are underway to repair. Please exercise caution and avoid leaving the track to avoid damage to the trackside vegetation. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Hat Head National Park
  • Connors walking track

Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 8.46am

Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk

Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Sea Acres National Park
  • Port Macquarie coastal walk