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Last reviewed: Wed 2 April 2025, 12.40pm
Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 12.25pm to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 12.40pm.
NPWS staff will be undertaking roadside weed spraying from 1 April 2025, 09:00am to 04 April 2025, 17:00pm. The treatment area is the section of Point Plomer Road between Point Plomer Campground and the southern boundary of the Park. This program is targeting environmental weeds.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 6561 6700.
Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 9.22am
East Kunderang Homestead is closed from Friday 28 March 2025 until Monday 7 April 2025 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
For further information, please contact the local National Parks & Wildlife Service office on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 12.25pm to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 9.14am
Halls Peak campground and picnic areas are closed from Thursday 27 March until Monday 7 April 2025 due to hazardous road conditions and inclement weather.
For further details, please contact the local office on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.54am
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday the 14th of April 2025 while a footbridge is replaced on Dawson River walking track. The works are expected to be complete within two weeks depending on weather The closed areas are:
Dawson River Walk,
A carpark at the Picnic area to enable a site compound
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.01am
Closed roads in New England National Park until 31 August due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Road blocks have been installed on the Horseshoe road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north and at Kilprotay road Intersection to the south. In addition, Kilprotay road has developed a natural road blockage about 3.5 km from the intersection with the Horseshoe road.
Two significant events have been identified, affecting the roading network in New England National Park:
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.52pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.01am
For safety, the New England Wilderness walk is closed until Friday 11 April due to potential damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The walk will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 4.20pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 1.46pm
For safety, some national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until end of June 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
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Applies from Sat 29 Mar 2025, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 1.36pm
Youdales campground and the day use area are closed from 29 March to 11 April due to flooding.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 3.30pm
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:
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Pest animal control shooting operations will also occur in these areas
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise in areas that are closed for public access.
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 Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.07pm
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.00am
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:
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 Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 11.27am
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
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 8.09am
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 Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 2.27pm
Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.31pm
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: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.33pm
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 Mon 10 Feb 2025, 4.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 9.52am
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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Applies from Fri 25 Oct 2024, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 9.44am
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
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
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/limeburners-creek-national-park/local-alerts
Limeburners Creek National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger
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