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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 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 Wed 5 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 2.10pm
Closed areas: Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Canopy Cafe closed
Dorrigo Rainforest Precinct is closed until Friday 14 March as the effects of the extreme weather are assessed. The closed areas are:
- Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
- Canopy Cafe
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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, 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, 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 Fri 21 Feb 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 6.29am
Closed areas: Partial closure of Wonga Walk- From Gondwanan circle to Tristania Falls
A section of the Wonga walk will be closed from Friday 21 February to the end of June 2025.
The section affected by the closure is the Wonga walk access to Tristania direct from Gondwanan Circle. Visitors will still be able to access Tristania Falls via Crystal Showers, but must return the same way during this time.
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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 Sun 9 Feb 2025, 12.42pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Feb 2025, 3.45pm
Closed areas: Never Never picnic area partial closure
Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday 9 February 2025 to Friday 11 April 2025. The closed areas are:
- Sothern end of Never Never picnic area
- Never Never picnic shelter
- Never Never picnic shelter carpark
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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 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 Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 9.09am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage
Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).
The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local 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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