Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 19 February 2025, 8.58am
Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am
to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 9.54am.
Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2025, 11.24am.
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 30 December 2024 to Thursday 31 July 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am.
Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 8.58am.
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
- Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.36am
to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 27 Dec 2024, 9.53am.
Closed areas: Rocky Point track steps closed
Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.46pm
Closed areas: Woody Bay Beach at Woody Head closed for emergency coastal protection works
Woody Bay Beach at Woody Head in Bundjalung National Park will be closed for emergency coastal protection works from Monday 24 March to Friday 4 April. This to address recent significant coastal erosion following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
NPWS will be undertaking this emergency coastal protection works adjacent to the western end of the rock wall on Woody Bay Beach, to address public safety risks in this area.
Works will involve placing sandbags and beach nourishment to reshape and rebuild the sand dune.
There will be no public access to this section of the beach for the duration of the works.
There will be some noise associated with the works, between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. For further information contact the Grafton National Parks area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 4.23pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 4.37pm
Closed areas: Arrawarra Gully Bridge - Temporary Works Closure
Walking track north of Ellem Close, Arrawarra and west of Arrawarra Beach is currently closed due to a temporary Arrawarra Gully Bridge safety upgrade. Works were anticipated to be completed by mid-March 2025 however, delays have occurred due to extreme weather events. Please use alternate access to beach. Track will be re-opened once works are completed.
Please direct all bridgework inquiries to City of Coffs Harbour.
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Applies from Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.24pm to Thu 27 Mar 2025, 5.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.27pm
Other planned events: Preparation works due to Coastal Erosion at Woody Head 19th – 27th March
NPWS will be undertaking works in response to recent coastal erosion in Woody Bay near Woody Head Campground.
These works will involve excavating sand from nearby borrow pit, moving and stockpiling sand and then, filling sandbags in preparation for use.
Machinery will be operating between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. There will be noise due to machinery works.
Please drive slowly and obey the traffic controllers on site.
For further information contact the Grafton National Parks area office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 12.14pm
Safety alerts: Gap Road maintenance work
Roadworks will be underway on Gap Road from Monday 24 March to Friday 28 March 2025. The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office 02 6627 0200 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.46pm
Closed areas: Yellow Cutting Road partial closure
The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed until further notice due to a bridge defect.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2025, 7.08pm
Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed until further notice, due to damage from coastal erosion.
Please find Crown Lands bridge replacement project info at https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/whats-happening/projects/remediation-works-crown-land
The bridge crossing provides access:
- To Reflections Holiday Park
- From Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.
Reflections Holiday Parks have closed the bridge until further notice, due to an engineering assessment deeming the bridge unsafe for pedestrians.
If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:
- West along Moonee Beach Road to the south-west corner of the shopping centre
- South along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Highway
- South onto southern end of North Solitary Drive
- East onto North Sapphire Road to the beach access at Beachstone Cafe
Green Bluff is alternatively accessible from the south via Rutile trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire.
Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on 02 6653 6552.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2025, 11.24am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 30 December 2024 to Thursday 31 July 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jul 2024, 2.08pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 10.41am
Other planned events: Susan Island 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 8th July 2024 to 30th January 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Susan Island NR.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.36am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Dec 2024, 9.53am
Closed areas: Rocky Point track steps closed
Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Feb 2025, 7.57am
Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations
Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise until further notice. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range may be heard and seen from the Black Rocks campground and Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
Please note:
- The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
- RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
- Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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