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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.27pm to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.42pm
Closed areas: Walking Tracks closed after wet weather
NPWS has a number of walking tracks closed after enduring rain and wind associated with 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.
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 1.00pm to Sun 16 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.04pm
Closed areas: Jacky Barker campground is closed due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions
Jacky Barkers campground is closed from Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 1:00pm until midnight on Sunday 16 March 2025 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
For further information, please contact the Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.
Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you'll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Sun 16 Mar 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 11.24am
Closed areas: East Kunderang Homestead closed due to hazardous road conditions
East Kunderang Homestead is closed from Thursday 6th March to Friday 16th March 2025.
This closure is in place due to hazardous road conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information call the local NPWS Office on 02 6738 9100
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Sun 16 Mar 2025, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 11.21am
Closed areas: Halls Peak picnic area and campground closed due to hazardous road conditions
Halls Peak picnic area and campground will be closed from Thursday 6 March 2025 until Friday 16 March 2025.
This closure is in place due to hazardous road conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
For more information call the local NPWS Office on 02 6738 9100
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.26pm
Closed areas: Closed campgrounds and day use areas due to severe weather predicted
Campgrounds in Werrikimbe and Cottan Bimbang National Parks are closed until 17 March due to severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. The Hastings Forest Way is also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.00pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 9 Mar 2025, 2.32pm
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to severe weather event
National Parks are closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the parks are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.32am
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, most national parks and reserves from the QLD/NSW border to the Hastings River at Port Macquarie are closed until Monday 17 March due to heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Fri 7 Mar 2025, 10.59am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 9 Mar 2025, 10.33am
Closed areas: Hastings Forest Way touring route closed due to severe weather
The Hastings Forest Way touring route is closed from Friday 7 March to Wednesday 12 March 2025 due to severe weather and the risk of hazardous conditions.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.58am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.01am
Closed areas: Green Gully Track is closed due to severe weather predicted
The Green Gully Track is closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous track conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.12am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.31am
Closed areas: Youdales Hut campground and picnic area closed due to severe weather predicted
Youdales Hut campground and picnic area are closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.10am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.12am
Closed areas: Riverside campground and picnic area closed due to severe weather predicted
Riverside campground and picnic area are closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.03am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.10am
Closed areas: Mooraback campground and visitor area are closed due to severe weather predicted
Mooraback campground and visitor area is closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.02pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.18pm
Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to Severe Weather Event
National Parks are closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.17am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.19am
Closed areas: Bongil Bongil National Park visitor facilities are closed due to storm risks.
Bongil Bongil National Park visitor facilities are closed due to storm risks.
This includes Bongil Picnic Area, Sid Burke Park walking and cycling tracks.
Following the passage of the storm event NPWS will assess parks and reopen when safe.
Please contact Coffs Coa on 66520900 with any queries.
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.30am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.26am
Safety alerts: Road Closed due to severe weather event
Gap Road at Arakoon is closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 10.44am to Fri 14 Mar 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 10.50am
Safety alerts: Wilderness walk closed due flood and storm risk
The New England Wilderness Walk is closed due to flood and storm risks.
Sunday Creek and the Bellinger river are forecast to be unsafe to traverse.
NPWS will assess the track following the passage of the current storm event and the route will be re-opened when safe.
Please contact Coffs Coast Area on 6652 0900 with any queries.
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Applies from Tue 6 Aug 2024, 11.37am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 11.18am
Other planned events: Notice of Fox Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park, Moonee Beach Nature Reserve and Bongil Bongil National Park, from 10 August 2024 to 28 February 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting area. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and also must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact the local Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.
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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.
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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.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 4.43pm
Closed areas: Diamond Head Precinct Walking Trail Closures
Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair.
The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are:
- Mermaid lookout track
- Diamond Head Loop walk
- Forest walking track
Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends.
The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant.
Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information.
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Applies from Tue 25 Feb 2025, 2.26pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.40am
Other planned events: Queens Lake road maintenance works
Road grading works will commence in Queens Lake Nature Reserve and SCA on Tuesday 25 February through to Friday 28 March 2025.. Roads affected include:
Waterloo Creek Road
Queens Lake Road to the picnic area
Plantation Trail in Queens Lake SCA
Public vehicle will be impacted and constrained during this time, so please avoid using these roads during weekdays if possible.
For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on 6588-5555.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 10.02am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 2.35pm
Closed areas: Areas in Willi Willi national park closed for repair works
The following areas are closed for repair works until Monday 31 March 2025
- Wilson River picnic area
- Wilson River Bridge on Hastings Forest Way
- North Wilson Road
- Waterfall Walk
- Botanic Walk
Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.02am
Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2025 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 11.27am
Closed areas: Mary's View Lookout - Closed
Warrick Road will be closed from the 4 November 2024 or a period of time due to planned road works. Mary's View Lookout will be closed until the work is complete. If you have any questions please contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 6777 4700.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 2.26pm
Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed.
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 2.27pm
Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety
Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Dec 2024, 10.04am
Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to unsafe access
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.17am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.55am
Closed parks: Yessabah Reserve Permanently Closed
Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable.
Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 25 Oct 2024, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 9.44am
Closed areas: Flat Nellie Trail closure
Flat Nellie Fire Trail will be closed for road stablisation. Signs will be placed on the trail access gate and at either end of the worksite. The trail is behind a locked gate and pedestrians are advised that machinery will be operating at the site
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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.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 10.04pm
Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads
Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
- Wittigs Road
- parts of Stockyard Creek Road
- Seams Road
- Jacks Road
- Buds Crossing Road
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- building the fence
- installing bridge and culvert crossings.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 9.09am
Safety alerts: Road Conditions - Crowdy Bay National Park
Park visitors are advised that the best road access for low clearance vehicles, or vehicles towing caravans, to Diamond Head, Indian Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds is from the north on Diamond Head Road via Laurieton. Turn off the Pacific Highway at Kew to access Laurieton.
Access to Crowdy Bay NP campgrounds from the Moorland exit is generally more challenging for towing due to narrow roads and poorer road surface.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.25am
Closed areas: Landslip on Hanging Rock Road in State forest
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.05am
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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