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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Applies from Fri 7 Mar 2025, 10.59am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Mar 2025, 11.14am

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, 5.33pm to Sat 8 Mar 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 5.32pm

Closed areas: The Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Boardwalk and Cafe will be closed due to severe weather event

The Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Boardwalk and Cafe will be closed on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred and associated tree fall risk.

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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 Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.18pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 7.08am

Closed areas: Brimbin Picnic Area, Dawson River Walking Track and Ms Kellys Walking Track Closed due to Severe Weather Event

Brimbin Picnic Area, Dawson River Walking Track and Ms Kellys Walking Track 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 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 Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.02pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.18pm

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 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 Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.00pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 2.05pm

Closed areas: Closed campgrounds and day use areas due to severe weather predicted

Campgrounds in Werrikimbe and Cottan Bimbang 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. 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, 5.00pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 12.14pm

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 Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 4.43pm

Closed areas: Diamond Head Precinct Walking Trail Closures

Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair. 

The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are: 

  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Diamond Head Loop walk 
  • Forest walking track 

Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends. 

The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant. 

Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information. 

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Applies from Tue 25 Feb 2025, 2.26pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 4.43pm

Other planned events: Queens Lake road maintenance works

Road grading works will commence in Queens Lake Nature Reserve and SCA on Tuesday 25 February through to Friday 28 March 2025..  Roads affected include:

Waterloo Creek Road

Queens Lake Road to the picnic area

Plantation Trail in Queens Lake SCA

Public vehicle will be impacted and constrained during this time, so please avoid using these roads during weekdays if possible.

For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on 6588-5555. 

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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 Fri 25 Oct 2024, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 9.44am

Closed areas: Flat Nellie Trail closure

Flat Nellie Fire Trail will be closed for road stablisation. Signs will be placed on the trail access gate and at either end of the worksite. The trail is behind a locked gate and pedestrians are advised that machinery will be operating at the site

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 8.46am

Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk

Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555. 

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 9.09am

Safety alerts: Road Conditions - Crowdy Bay National Park

Park visitors are advised that the best road access for low clearance vehicles, or vehicles towing caravans, to Diamond Head, Indian Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds is from the north on Diamond Head Road via Laurieton. Turn off the Pacific Highway at Kew to access Laurieton. 

Access to Crowdy Bay NP campgrounds from the Moorland exit is generally more challenging for towing due to narrow roads and poorer road surface.  

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555. 

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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kattang-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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