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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 Thu 6 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Sun 16 Mar 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 11.24am
Closed areas: East Kunderang Homestead closed due to hazardous road conditions
East Kunderang Homestead is closed from Thursday 6th March to Friday 16th March 2025.
This closure is in place due to hazardous road conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information call the local NPWS Office on 02 6738 9100
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Sun 16 Mar 2025, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 11.21am
Closed areas: Halls Peak picnic area and campground closed due to hazardous road conditions
Halls Peak picnic area and campground will be closed from Thursday 6 March 2025 until Friday 16 March 2025.
This closure is in place due to hazardous road conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
For more information call the local NPWS Office on 02 6738 9100
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4.26pm
Closed areas: Closed campgrounds and day use areas due to severe weather predicted
Campgrounds in Werrikimbe and Cottan Bimbang National Parks are closed until 17 March due to severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. The Hastings Forest Way is 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 Fri 7 Mar 2025, 10.59am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 9 Mar 2025, 10.33am
Closed areas: Hastings Forest Way touring route closed due to severe weather
The Hastings Forest Way touring route is closed from Friday 7 March to Wednesday 12 March 2025 due to severe weather and the risk of hazardous conditions.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.58am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.01am
Closed areas: Green Gully Track is closed due to severe weather predicted
The Green Gully Track is closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous track conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park 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 Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.12am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.31am
Closed areas: Youdales Hut campground and picnic area closed due to severe weather predicted
Youdales Hut campground and picnic area are closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park 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 Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.10am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.12am
Closed areas: Riverside campground and picnic area closed due to severe weather predicted
Riverside campground and picnic area are closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park 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 Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.03am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.10am
Closed areas: Mooraback campground and visitor area are closed due to severe weather predicted
Mooraback campground and visitor area is closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park 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 Tue 4 Mar 2025, 10.44am to Fri 14 Mar 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 10.50am
Safety alerts: Wilderness walk closed due flood and storm risk
The New England Wilderness Walk is closed due to flood and storm risks.
Sunday Creek and the Bellinger river are forecast to be unsafe to traverse.
NPWS will assess the track following the passage of the current storm event and the route will be re-opened when safe.
Please contact Coffs Coast Area on 6652 0900 with any queries.
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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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Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 11.27am
Closed areas: Mary's View Lookout - Closed
Warrick Road will be closed from the 4 November 2024 or a period of time due to planned road works. Mary's View Lookout will be closed until the work is complete. If you have any questions please contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 6777 4700.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 2.26pm
Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed.
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Dec 2024, 10.04am
Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to unsafe access
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.17am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.55am
Closed parks: Yessabah Reserve Permanently Closed
Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable.
Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 10.04pm
Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads
Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
- Wittigs Road
- parts of Stockyard Creek Road
- Seams Road
- Jacks Road
- Buds Crossing Road
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- building the fence
- installing bridge and culvert crossings.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.25am
Closed areas: Landslip on Hanging Rock Road in State forest
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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