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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4.06pm
Closed areas: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event
National Parks are closed from 10.00am 06th March to 10.00am 15th 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. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office 02 6739 0700.
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, 10.00am to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4.01pm
Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event
National Parks are closed from 10.00am 06th March to 10.00am 15th 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. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office 02 6739 0700.
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: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 1.30pm
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 Thu 6 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Sun 16 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.06am
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 Thu 6 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Sun 16 Mar 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.00am
Closed areas: East Kunderang Homestead closed due to hazardous road conditions
East Kunderang Homestead is closed from Thursday 6th March to Sunday 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, 8.49am to Sun 16 Mar 2025, 11.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 8.59am
Closed areas: Riverside campground and picnic area closed due to storm damage
Riverside campground and picnic area closed from Thursday 6th March to Sunday 16th March 2025 due to storm damage and 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, 10.12am to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 4.47pm
Closed areas: Youdales Hut campground and picnic area closed due to storm damage
Youdales Hut campground and picnic area are closed from 6th March to 17th March 2025 due to storm damage and impassable creek crossings. 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 Mon 17 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 4.44pm
Closed areas: Green Gully Track is closed due to storm damage
The Green Gully Track is closed from 6th March to 17th March 2025 due to storm damage. Tracks are currently being assessed and will reopen when safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 4.34pm
Safety alerts: Roadworks along Narlala Road, Gibraltar Range National Park
Roadworks will be taking place along Narlala Road from 9am Monday 10 March until 5pm Monday 17 March 2025.
All areas will remain open, please exercise caution when driving, riding or walking along these tracks, and follow any instructions from signage, staff or contractors.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 3.57pm to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 8.41am
Safety alerts: Caution due to severe weather warning
Weather warning for heavy rain, damaging winds and possible widespread flooding.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office 02 6739 0700.
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.
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 11.11am to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 11.33am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to severe weather impacts
The following areas are closed until Monday March 24 due to impacts from severe weather:
- Cod Hole Campground, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Platypus Flat Campground, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
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 Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.55am to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 11.06am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to severe weather impacts
The following areas are closed until Monday March 24 due to impacts from severe weather:
- Illaroo campground- Group area, Yuraygir National Park
- Illaroo campground, Yuraygir National Park
- Nymboida River campground, Nymboida National Park
- Pebbly Beach Yuraygir campground, Yuraygir National Park
- Rocky Point campground, Yuraygir National Park
- Shelley Head campground, Yuraygir National Park
- Station Creek campground, Yuraygir National Park
- The Junction campground, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
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 Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 6.05pm
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, 10.00am to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.15am
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 Tue 4 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Mar 2025, 1.19pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Tuesday 4 March to Tuesday 25 March 2025 in the following parks and reserves:
- Arakoola Nature Reserve
- Burral Yurrul National Park
- Burral Yurrul Nature Reserve
- Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park
- Dthinna Dthinnawan Nature Reserve
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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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 15 Oct 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2025, 8.27pm
Closed areas: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations 16 October 2024 to 16 April 2025
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations from 8am 16 October 2024 to 16 April 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 6652 0900.
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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 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 20 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 8.58am
Closed areas: Dalmorton Heritage Village closed
The historic heritage village of Dalmorton will be closed to visitors from 8am Monday 20 January 2025. This closure is to allow for works to be undertaken on operational infrastructure within the village. Road access through the village will not be impacted, and the Dalmorton campground to the south of the village remains open.
Please do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.39am
Other planned events: Closure of Old Grafton Road
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi, and as such access to Dalmorton campground is by Chaelundi Road from the south only. To access Chaelundi Road you will need to either enter via Marengo Road at Hernani, or via Sheepstation Creek Road at Dundurrabin. These roads are only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off-road caravans.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of June 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.39am
Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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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 Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.06pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A Park Fire Ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During Park Fire Ban periods, all campfires and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted, as long as:
- They are under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times during operation
- The area within two metres of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There is a ready supply of water adequate to extinguish all flames (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300 before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 8.59am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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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 Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.00am
Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed
Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.
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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 Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 3.26pm
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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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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