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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2024, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 4.50pm
Other planned events: Construction of new 4WD beach access at Diamond Head
NPWS have commenced construction of a new 4WD beach access at Diamond Head Campground.
The new access will provide a 200m pedestrian safety zone on the southern corner of Dunbogan Beach adjacent to Diamond Head Campground.
Construction is planned to commence on 11th November and is expected to take approximately two weeks.
The existing 4WD beach access point will remain open until the new access is operational. There will be no restrictions on access to Dunbogan Beach during works.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 4.26pm to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 8.54am
Closed areas: Warrick Road closed due to road works.
Warrick Road (to Mary's view) is closed due to road works.
Carrai Road is currently undergoing repair works but remains open.
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 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: Fri 25 Oct 2024, 2.02pm
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, 3.45pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 3.25pm
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 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 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: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 4.12pm
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 11 Nov 2024, 8.57am
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 Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 8.28am
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 2024 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 Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Oct 2024, 9.58am
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.
Recent road grading has improved access on Diamond Head Road north and south of Diamond Head.
Crowdy Bay Road remains in poor condition due to wet weather experienced earlier this year. Road maintenance works are scheduled for Crowdy Bay Road when conditions allow.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 6.00am to Sun 15 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Oct 2024, 12.46pm
Closed areas: Point Plomer campground closed for revitalisation works
Point Plomer campground will be closed for camping whilst major works are completed in the precinct from Thursday 1st August to Sunday 15th December 2024.
Campground bookings from December 2024 onwards will be available from the completion of the project. Dates to be announced as completion nears.
For more information on the works please visit the Point Plomer Precinct Revitilisation webpage. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/community-engagement/limeburners-creek-national-park-goolawah-national-park-goolawah-regional-park-plan-of-management/point-plomer-precinct-revitalisation
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.59pm
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 Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 8.34am
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 Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 8.37am
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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