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King Fern walking track

Werrikimbe National Park

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 4.20pm to Mon 7 Apr 2025, 4.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 10.58am

Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, some national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until Monday 7 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.

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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 2.09pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation

An aerial pest control operation will be taking place in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and State Conservation Area, Werrikimbe National Park and State Conservation Area, and Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area from 4pm Tuesday 25 March to 4pm Friday 28 March 2025. 

 

Visitor areas other than the ones listed below will remain open but access outside of designated trails and visitor facilities is strictly prohibited. Signage will be in place for closed areas, penalties apply for non-compliance during the operational time. 

 

Areas closed for operation include:

- Halls Peak campground and day-use area

- Riverside campground and day-use area

- Budds Mare to Riverside walking track

- Youdales campground and day-use area

- The Green Gully Track

 

No entry is permitted to the above areas or waterways during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 02 6777 4700.

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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 2.09pm

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area are closed from Tuesday 25 March to Friday 28 March 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.

No entry is permitted to the park or waterways during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 02 6777 4700.

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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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/king-fern-walking-track/local-alerts

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