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Applies from Sun 12 May 2024, 3.56pm to Fri 5 Jul 2024, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.45pm
Other planned events: Woody Head emergency stabilisation works
NPWS will be carrying out emergency stabilisation works on Woody Head Bay Beach and the adjacent rock wall from Monday 3 June to Friday 28 June 2024.
Works will involve seawall repair and beach nourishment, involving approximately 2,500 m³ of sand extracted and placed on Woody Bay Beach for initial beach nourishment and dune rebuilding. Rehabilitation works to Woody Head Bay will be ongoing once sand nourishment is complete. There will be no pedestrian access to Woody Bay Beach and the adjacent rock wall.
All other areas in Woody Head will remain open for use, including the boat ramp. There will be traffic control on Woody Head Road during this time. Please drive safely, slowly and follow all directions of NPWS staff, roadwork and closure area signs.
There will be some noise associated with the works, but only between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. There will be no works over weekends.
For further information contact the NPWS Grafton area office or 13000 PARKS.
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Applies from Wed 5 Jun 2024, 7.03pm to Sun 25 Aug 2024, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.34pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting is scheduled from Monday 10 June 2024 to Monday 17 June 2024. Ground baiting is scheduled from 10 June 2024 to Sunday 18 August 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
Aerial and ground baiting will occur in:
- Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve
- Banyabba State Conservations Area
- Bindarri National Park
- Bundjalung National Park
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Carrai National Park
- Carrai State Conservation Area
- Cascade National Park
- Chaelundi National Park
- Chaelundi State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Koreelah National Park
- Kumbatine National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland State Conservation Area
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
- New England National Park
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve
- Ramornie National Park
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Tooloom National Park
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park
- Yabbra National Park
The program is 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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
- Richmond River area – 02 6632 0000
- Clarence area – 02 6641 1500
- Coffs Coast area – 02 6652 0900
- Hastings/Macleay area – 6588 5555
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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 9.55am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.29pm
Closed areas: Yellow Cutting Road closed
The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfondland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed 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 3 May 2024, 2.30pm to Thu 3 Oct 2024, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2024, 2.47pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 9th, May 2024 to Wednesday 9th, October 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Everlasting Swamp National Park and State Conservation Area.
The program is 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.
Please contact the local Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Jun 2024, 2.01pm
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 0407 362 118
- Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 25 Mar 2024, 3.09pm to Thu 1 Aug 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Jun 2024, 1.59pm
Closed areas: Illaroo campground viewing platform
Illaroo campground viewing platform and part of the picnic area is closed form Monday 25 March 2024 until Thursday 1 August 2024 for replacement. The platform will be opened as soon as possible.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 66411500.
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