Floods and park closures

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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Coachwood loop track

Nymboi-Binderay National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 10 March 2025, 9.33am

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).

Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.33am.

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).

Nearby alerts

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.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

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).

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.33am

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).

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/coachwood-loop-track/local-alerts

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