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Clarence Estuary Nature Reserve

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Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 6.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.50pm

Closed areas: Sections of Bundjalung National Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Some areas in this park are closed from 6am, Monday 25 November to 6pm, Thursday 28 November 2024 for an aerial pest control operation.

The closed areas will be sign posted, this includes 10 mile beach.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. for more information contact the local parks office.

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Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 6.00am to Thu 28 Nov 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.42pm

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Everlasting Swamp NP/SCA and Mount Neville NR are closed from 6am, Monday 25 November to 6pm, Thursday 27 November 2024 for aerial pest control operations.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 7.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.37pm

Closed areas: Sections of Yuraygir National Park closed for aerial pest control

Some areas in this park are closed from 6am, Monday 25 November to 6pm, Thursday 28 November 2024 for aerial shooting for feral animal control.

The closed areas will be sign posted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. for more information contact the local parks office. 

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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 9.16am

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.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.55pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.48am

Other planned events: Bundjalung NP 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Wednesday 9th October 2024 to 31st December 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in the southern part of  Bundjalung NP.

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: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 12.47pm

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 Fri 18 Oct 2024, 2.14pm to Tue 19 Nov 2024, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 12.40pm

Closed areas: Woody Head campground closure

The Woody Head precinct within Bundjalung National Park will be closed from Sunday 10 November to Monday 18 November 2024 for maintenance works. The closed areas include:

  • Woody Head campground
  • Woody Head picnic area 
  • Woody Head boat ramp 
  • Woody Bay Beach 
  • Swamp House 
  • Forest House 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.

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Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 2.50pm

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 Wed 3 Jul 2024, 2.08pm to Thu 30 Jan 2025, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 8.24am

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 Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 8.47am

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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Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 4.03pm

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 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 December 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

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.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

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