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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 Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.03pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.12pm
Closed areas: Beaches in Myall Lakes National Park temporarily closed to 4WD vehicles
Mungo Beach and Lighthouse Beach in Myall Lakes National Park are closed to 4WD vehicles until further notice due to beach erosion and extreme tides associated with Cyclone Alfred. Beach driving conditions are being regularly assessed. Please continue to check website for further updates.
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 11.10am
Closed parks: Santa Barbara Picnic Area including toilets closed for maintenance.
Santa Barbara Picnic Area including toilets closed for maintenance. For any enquiries, please contact the local NPWS office at Booti Booti on 02 6591 0358. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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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 Thu 6 Mar 2025, 3.53pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Elizabeth Beach boat ramp closed due to hazardous surf conditions
Elizabeth Beach boat ramp in Booti Booti National Park is temporarily closed due to severe weather impacts from TC Alfred.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 1.53pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.03pm
Closed parks: Wallingat National Park temporary closure due to potential storm impact
Wallingat National Park is closed from 6/3/25 to 13/3/25 due to potential weather impacts of TC Alfred.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are closed.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).For further information contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.24am to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 11.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.33am
Other planned events: Booti Walking Track - Minor construction works
NPWS is undertaking maintenance works on Booti Walking Track in Booti Booti National Park from 6/3/25 to 15/3/25. Track will remain open during this period, however short closures may be required during helicopter lifting operations. For further information please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2025, 4.16pm
Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until March 2025 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 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 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 Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.29am
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, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 3.34pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.34am
Other planned events: Mungo Brush Rotunda upgrade works
Mungo Brush rotunda upgrade works are scheduled from Monday 17 February to Friday 11 April 2025. Works include relocation and repairs to the structure.
Mungo Brush campground and picnic area will remain open with exclusion areas at the construction site.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 02 6591 0100.
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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 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 Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.29am
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 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 Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.30am
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: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 9.10am
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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