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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.27pm to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.42pm
Closed areas: Walking Tracks closed after wet weather
NPWS has a number of walking tracks closed after enduring rain and wind associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
These tracks have either sustained damage or are still to be assessed by staff for associated risks.
Please follow instructions and signage. Do not enter closed areas as it may be unsafe to do so.
For further information regarding closures please contact the local NPWS Area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.00pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 9 Mar 2025, 2.32pm
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 parks 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, 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).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.30am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.26am
Safety alerts: Road Closed due to severe weather event
Gap Road at Arakoon is 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.
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 19 Feb 2025, 2.30pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 2.52pm
Safety alerts: Connors Trail, Hat Head National Park - washouts on walking track
The northern section of Connors walking track has sutained some erosion due to recent weather events. Works are underway to repair. Please exercise caution and avoid leaving the track to avoid damage to the trackside vegetation. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Wed 12 Feb 2025, 10.38am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 10.45am
Other planned events: Trial Bay Gaol boat ramp temporary closure
Trial Bay Gaol boat ramp will be closed for short periods of time while NPWS undertake upgrade works within Trial Bay Gaol campground.
The boat ramp will remain open on weekends but will see some closures on weekdays.
The Trial Bay Gaol campground is the first stage of the highly anticipated Macleay Destination Project.
If you would like further information on the Project or closures please refer to the NPWS website otherwise please phone the Trial Bay Gaol office on 02 6561 6750 between 9am - 4.30pm daily.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 8.09am
Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Mermaid Pools
Access to Mermaid Pools is permanently closed including for swimming. Sudden large swells and tides create major waves that wash over the rocks and pools.
Do not access this area. The severe conditions at this site have caused a number of significant injuries and deaths in the past.
Mermaid Pools have never been a designated visitor site due to the extreme nature of the surf and tides at this location. There is no approved public access walking track to Mermaid Pools.
For further information call the NPWS Verges Creek area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 4.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 9.52am
Closed areas: Trial Bay Gaol campground infrastructure upgrade
Sections of Trial Bay Gaol campground will be closed for upgrades from Monday 10 February 2025 until late August 2025. The Bayview campsites and northern area will be closed.
Open parts of the campground will be impacted by noise and machinery between Monday and Friday, 7am to 5pm. Access to parts of the campground will be impacted. Please refer to onsite maps for access information. Stay safe and follow directions on signage as well as instructions from staff.
Find out more about the improvements planned for Trial Bay Gaol campground. For more information about the closure, contact the NPWS campground office at 02 6566 6168.
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