Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.56am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 11.16am

Closed areas: Pest animal control Sea Acres National Park

Some areas in Sea Acres National Park are closed from 7pm, Friday 18 September to 7am, Monday 21 September 2026 for ground shooting of feral animals. The closed areas are:

• All areas of the park bounded by Lighthouse Road/Pacific Drive and Shelly Beach Road
• The Sea Acres Walking Track, Lighthouse Walking Tack, Miners Beach Walking Track, and the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk including all linking and adjoining trails
• Miners Beach
• Sunset Point headland
• Little Bay Beach 
• Chiller's Bay
• Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
• This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including koala habitat and threatened species.
• Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes, cats and wild dogs will be targeted if observed during the operation.

Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 10.19am

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.