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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 3.53pm to Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Elizabeth Beach boat ramp closed due to hazardous surf conditions
Elizabeth Beach boat ramp in Booti Booti National Park is temporarily closed due to severe weather impacts from TC Alfred.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.24am to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 11.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.33am
Other planned events: Booti Walking Track - Minor construction works
NPWS is undertaking maintenance works on Booti Walking Track in Booti Booti National Park from 6/3/25 to 15/3/25. Track will remain open during this period, however short closures may be required during helicopter lifting operations. For further information please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.58am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.01am
Closed areas: Green Gully Track is closed due to severe weather predicted
The Green Gully Track is closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous track conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.12am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.31am
Closed areas: Youdales Hut campground and picnic area closed due to severe weather predicted
Youdales Hut campground and picnic area are closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.10am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.12am
Closed areas: Riverside campground and picnic area closed due to severe weather predicted
Riverside campground and picnic area are closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.03am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.10am
Closed areas: Mooraback campground and visitor area are closed due to severe weather predicted
Mooraback campground and visitor area is closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 9.57am
Closed areas: East Kunderang closed due to severe weather predicted
East Kunderang Homestead is closed from 6th March to 12th March 2025 due to the potentially severe weather and hazardous road conditions. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 9.19am
Closed areas: Halls Peak picnic area and campground closed due to predicted rainfall
Halls Peak picnic area and campground will be closed from Thursday 6 March 2025 until Wednesday 12 March 2025.
This closure is in place due to predicted rainfall and an increased risk of flooding in the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
For more information call the local NPWS Office on 02 6738 9100
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.18pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 7.08am
Closed areas: Brimbin Picnic Area, Dawson River Walking Track and Ms Kellys Walking Track Closed due to Severe Weather Event
Brimbin Picnic Area, Dawson River Walking Track and Ms Kellys Walking Track are closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.02pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.18pm
Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to Severe Weather Event
National Parks are closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.00pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 2.05pm
Closed areas: Closed campgrounds and day use areas due to severe weather predicted
Campgrounds in Werrikimbe and Cottan Bimbang National Parks are closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. The Hastings Forest Way is also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 1.00pm to Tue 11 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 1.21pm
Closed areas: Jacky Barker campground is closed due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions
Jacky Barkers campground is closed from Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 1:00pm until midnight on Tuesday 11 March 2025 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
For further information, please contact the Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.
Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you'll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.00pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 12.14pm
Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event
National Parks are closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the parks are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Tue 25 Feb 2025, 11.08am to Sat 31 May 2025, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 12.24pm
Closed areas: Craddocks Creek Trail closed for essential trail works and landslip repair
Craddocks Creek Trail in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area will be closed until 31st May 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail works and landslip remediation. 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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2025, 4.16pm
Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until March 2025 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 Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.27pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.33pm
Closed areas: Closed Areas: Notice of Management Program temporary closure – Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below visitor areas on the Barrington Tops plateau area from Thursday 20th February to Friday 2nd May 2024 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operation:
- Butchers Swamp Trail
- Paddys Ridge Trail
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 4.43pm
Closed areas: Diamond Head Precinct Walking Trail Closures
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:
- Mermaid lookout track
- Diamond Head Loop walk
- Forest walking track
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 Tue 25 Feb 2025, 2.26pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 4.43pm
Other planned events: Queens Lake road maintenance works
Road grading works will commence in Queens Lake Nature Reserve and SCA on Tuesday 25 February through to Friday 28 March 2025.. Roads affected include:
Waterloo Creek Road
Queens Lake Road to the picnic area
Plantation Trail in Queens Lake SCA
Public vehicle will be impacted and constrained during this time, so please avoid using these roads during weekdays if possible.
For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on 6588-5555.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 10.02am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 2.35pm
Closed areas: Areas in Willi Willi national park closed for repair works
The following areas are closed for repair works until Monday 31 March 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 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 7.53am
Safety alerts: Visitor Safety Alert: Feral Horses
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.02am
Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2025 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.18pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Feb 2025, 3.23pm
Closed parks: Berrico Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
Berrico Nature Reserve will be closed until June 2025 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 Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 2.27pm
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 27 Sep 2024, 9.28am to Sat 31 May 2025, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.05am
Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
Some 4WD trails remain closed after the annual seasonal closure period (from 1 June to 30 September) due to trail conditions. The following 4WD trails remain closed:
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
- Barrington Trail (south), after the Junction Pools campground turnoff.
This closure does not affect public vehicle access to Polblue, Gummi Falls, Devils Hole, Horse Swamp, Little Murray, or Junction Pools campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise these trails while they are closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 25 Oct 2024, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 9.44am
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 Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 9.09am
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 Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 11.31am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.05am
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.05am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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