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Macquarie Nature Reserve

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Applies from Wed 3 Jul 2024, 12.57pm to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 12.25pm

Closed areas: Dawson River Walking Track - Closed for Repairs

Dawson River Walking Track is closed for bridge repairs from 10th January 2024 to 30th December 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2024, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 9.09am

Other planned events: Construction of new 4WD beach access at Diamond Head

NPWS have completed construction of a new 4WD beach access at Diamond Head Campground.  

The new access provides a 200m pedestrian safety zone on the southern corner of Dunbogan Beach adjacent to Diamond Head Campground. 

The new access is reached by turning off Diamond Head Road at the 'Dunbogan Beach' sign, just south of Diamond Head. The new access can also be reached from the campground. 

For further information please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555. 

 

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 10.02am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 11.31am

Closed areas: Areas in Willi Willi national park closed for repair works

The following areas are closed for repair works until Friday 28 February 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: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 8.04am

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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 3.24pm

Closed parks: Yessabah Nature 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 Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2024, 10.33am

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: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 9.00am

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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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2024, 10.33am

Closed areas: Section of Cockerawombeeba Road Closed

A section of Cockerawombeeba Road is closed between North Plateau Road and Forbes River Road due to storm damage.

Cockerawombeeba Road is open between North Plateau Road (Plateau Beech Campground) and Hastings Forest Way.

Plateau Beech and Brushy Mountain Campgrounds are both open and are best accessed via Hastings Forest Way. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02)6588 5555.

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Local alerts

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

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  • Macquarie Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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