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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Dawson River walking track

Brimbin Nature Reserve

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 6 March 2025, 7.08am

Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.18pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 7.08am.

Closed areas: Brimbin Picnic Area, Dawson River Walking Track and Ms Kellys Walking Track Closed due to Severe Weather Event

Brimbin Picnic Area, Dawson River Walking Track and Ms Kellys Walking Track are closed from 5th March to 12th 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. 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).

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.18pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 7.08am

Closed areas: Brimbin Picnic Area, Dawson River Walking Track and Ms Kellys Walking Track Closed due to Severe Weather Event

Brimbin Picnic Area, Dawson River Walking Track and Ms Kellys Walking Track are closed from 5th March to 12th 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. 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, 5.02pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.18pm

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to Severe Weather Event

National Parks are closed from 5th March to 12th 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. 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 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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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/dawson-river-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Brimbin Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
  • Brimbin Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to flood events, poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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