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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 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 Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Oct 2024, 8.25am
Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety
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 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 Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.47pm
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 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2024, 10.25am
Closed areas: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
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 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 Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 9.18am
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 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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