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Applies from Wed 17 Jul 2024, 10.00am to Sat 21 Sep 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jul 2024, 10.13am
Closed areas: Campground and walking tracks closed due for pest control operations
Due to pest control operations the campground, picnic areas and walking tracks accessible by Misty Creek Road are closed from 10am Wednesday 17 July until 2pm Saturday 21 September 2024. The closed areas include
- Chaelundi campground and picnic area
- Spring Gully picnic area
- Misty Creek lookout
- Chaelundi Falls lookout
- Lucifers Thumb lookout
- Escarpment walk
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 16 Jul 2024, 2.10pm to Fri 19 Jul 2024, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jul 2024, 2.16pm
Safety alerts: Snow on roads - Point Lookout area
Roads around Point Lookout may be affected by snow and ice leading to slippery conditions.
Please drive carefully to road conditions.
Contact NPWS Coffs Coast on 66520900 for further information.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.06am
Closed areas: West End of New England National Park closed
West end of New England National Park between Kilprotay Road & Hickeys Creek Road permanently closed.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jul 2024, 11.38am to Tue 23 Jul 2024, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Jul 2024, 9.48am
Closed areas: Lyrebird Lane, western half of Glade picnic area and Glade carpark closure
The Glade Picnic Area carpark will be closed from Monday 27 May 2024 until Monday 29th July 2024. The closure will also affect the western half of The Glade picnic area. These closures will be in place while a new amenity block is constructed and associated sewer lines installed.
The eastern half of The Glade Picnic Area will remain open and accessible to walkers via the Wonga Walk track. The toilet, lookout platform and picnic shelter will remain open and be accessible to walkers.
Also note that Lyrebird Lane will be closed for this period.
The side track link from the western half of the Glade to the Wonga walk will also remain closed during this period.
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Applies from Sun 16 Jun 2024, 2.00pm to Sat 3 Aug 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jul 2024, 1.47pm
Closed areas: Campground closed for roadworks
Dalmorton campground is closed from 2pm Sunday 16 June until 10am Saturday 3 August 2024 to allow for roadworks and fencing repairs to be conducted.
Do not enter closed areas, and follow all directions of signage, staff or contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jul 2024, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jul 2024, 2.32pm
Closed areas: Fosters Beach - Aerial Bitou Control with Drone in dunes - Commence 15th July till end of July 2024
Aerial Bitou control with Remotely Piloted Aircraft (Drone) . Bitou will spray bitou weed in sand dunes with Metsulphuron . All visotrs are to keep 30m away from drone whilst in operation .. Operation will commence Monday 15th July and proceed until the end of July 2024 . Operations will only be conducted when weather conditions are suitable.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jul 2024, 2.08pm to Thu 30 Jan 2025, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jul 2024, 2.13pm
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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 11.33am to Thu 18 Jul 2024, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jul 2024, 9.45am
Other planned events: Road maintenance works on T-Ridge Road in Nymboida National Park.
Road and roadside vegetation maintenance works will be occurring on T-Ridge Road and around the Nymboida River Campground from Monday 20 May until Tuesday 9 July 2024, pending weather.
Please comply with advisory signage. Vehicles will be able to access using T-Ridge road to the Nymboida River Campground and this campground remains open during these works. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton Area office.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jun 2024, 3.54pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to flood damage
Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).
The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sat 13 Apr 2024, 10.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.40pm
Safety alerts: Bangalore Falls waterfall lookout in Bindarri NP closed due to tree risk
Bangalore Falls waterfall Lookout is closed from Saturday 13th April 2024 due to recent weather event causing damage to the lookout and ongoing tree risk to visitors.
The Bangalore Falls walking track loop remains open and safe for visitors who will continue to have views of the waterfall from the walking track (it is situated several metres back from the closed off lookout).
NPWS has placed a temporary barrier to close the lookout and will assess the lookout as a priority and reopen once it can be made safe for visitors.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.35pm
Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed
Never Never picnic area shelter is closed until further notice to allow for reconstruction works. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 5 Jun 2024, 7.03pm to Sun 25 Aug 2024, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.34pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting is scheduled from Monday 10 June 2024 to Monday 17 June 2024. Ground baiting is scheduled from 10 June 2024 to Sunday 18 August 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
Aerial and ground baiting will occur in:
- Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve
- Banyabba State Conservations Area
- Bindarri National Park
- Bundjalung National Park
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Carrai National Park
- Carrai State Conservation Area
- Cascade National Park
- Chaelundi National Park
- Chaelundi State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Koreelah National Park
- Kumbatine National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland State Conservation Area
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
- New England National Park
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve
- Ramornie National Park
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Tooloom National Park
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park
- Yabbra National Park
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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
- Richmond River area – 02 6632 0000
- Clarence area – 02 6641 1500
- Coffs Coast area – 02 6652 0900
- Hastings/Macleay area – 6588 5555
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.04pm
Other planned events: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 24 May 2024, 2.49pm to Wed 24 Jul 2024, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jun 2024, 8.56am
Other planned events: Deer Vale NR Wild Dog Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Saturday 1st June to Monday 24th June 2024.. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
The program will take place in Deer Vale Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts 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.
Please contact the local Coffs Coast Area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 May 2024, 12.47pm
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, 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 10 May 2024, 4.56pm
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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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2024, 4.55pm
Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure
Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens roads.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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