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Saltwater National Park

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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 7.54pm

Fires - Advice: VIOLET HILL RD, VIOLET HILL

There is a fire in this park called VIOLET HILL RD, VIOLET HILL. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2024, 10.51am to Thu 26 Dec 2024, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 11.05am

Other incidents: Bombah Point ferry closed Christmas Day due to unexpected issue

Bombah Point ferry in Myall Lakes National Park is temporarily 25/12/24 closed due to an unexpected issue. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience. 

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Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 7.32am to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 6.32pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 7.36am

Other planned events: Violet Hill Road Vegetation Works

Vegetation works are being undertaken on Violet Hill Road from 16-28/12/24.  Please take caution when driving along the road.  If you have any further enquiries please call the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Wed 26 Feb 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2024, 9.11am

Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)

The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed from Monday 14 October through to February to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.

NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.

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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 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 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 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 7.36am

Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland Walking Track partial closure

Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point.

Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance.

Yacaaba Spit Track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.

For further information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300 or npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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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 3 May 2024, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 8.12am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek Road repairs

Road works have begun on Ferny Creek Road and Ferny creek campground access trail. The closure will remian in place due to inclement weather and will re-open as soon as the trail is safe to do so.

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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 8.24am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground closed

Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.

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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 8.25am

Safety alerts: Wallingat campground access

Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.48pm

Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage

The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is permanently closed due to flood damage.

Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo Track.

For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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