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Last reviewed: Wed 27 November 2024, 9.09am
Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2024, 4.43pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 9.09am.
Other planned events: Construction of new 4WD beach access at Diamond Head
NPWS have completed construction of a new 4WD beach access at Diamond Head Campground.
The new access provides a 200m pedestrian safety zone on the southern corner of Dunbogan Beach adjacent to Diamond Head Campground.
The new access is reached by turning off Diamond Head Road at the 'Dunbogan Beach' sign, just south of Diamond Head. The new access can also be reached from the campground.
For further information please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 9.00am.
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 Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 31 May 2025, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.13pm
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Dec 2024, 4.12pm
Fires - Advice: VIOLET HILL RD, VIOLET HILL
There is a fire in this park called VIOLET HILL RD, VIOLET HILL. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Wed 26 Feb 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2024, 9.11am
Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed from Monday 14 October through to February to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 10.02am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 11.31am
Closed areas: Areas in Willi Willi national park closed for repair works
The following areas are closed for repair works until Friday 28 February 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 Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Oct 2024, 8.25am
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 Fri 25 Oct 2024, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 8.04am
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 Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2024, 10.25am
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 Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2024, 10.33am
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 Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.41am
Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland Walking Track partial closure
Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point.
Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Yacaaba Spit Track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
For further information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300 or npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2024, 10.33am
Closed areas: Section of Cockerawombeeba Road Closed
A section of Cockerawombeeba Road is closed between North Plateau Road and Forbes River Road due to storm damage.
Cockerawombeeba Road is open between North Plateau Road (Plateau Beech Campground) and Hastings Forest Way.
Plateau Beech and Brushy Mountain Campgrounds are both open and are best accessed via Hastings Forest Way.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02)6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 8.12am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Road repairs
Road works have begun on Ferny Creek Road and Ferny creek campground access trail. The closure will remian in place due to inclement weather and will re-open as soon as the trail is safe to do so.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 8.25am
Safety alerts: Wallingat campground access
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.48pm
Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is permanently closed due to flood damage.
Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo Track.
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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