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Last reviewed: Tue 25 March 2025, 12.46pm
Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.46pm.
The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed until further notice due to a bridge defect.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2025, 11.24am.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 30 December 2024 to Thursday 31 July 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 8.58am.
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.36am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Dec 2024, 9.53am.
Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.45pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.52pm
A section of the Wonga walk will be closed from 24th February to the end of July 2025. Construction works are necessary to reinstate track sections.
The section affected by the closure is the Wonga walk access to Tristania direct from Gondwanan Circle. Visitors will still be able to access the Wonga walk to Crystal Showers and onto Hardwood Lookout, but must return the same way during this time.
Penalties apply for non compliance.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5.26pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.44pm
Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday 9/2/2025 to 28 July 2025. The closed areas are:
- Sothern end of Never Never Picnic Area
- Never Never Picnic Shelter
- Never Never Picnic Shelter carpark
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.35pm
Closed roads in New England National Park until 31 August due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Road blocks have been installed on the Horseshoe road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north and at Kilprotay road Intersection to the south. In addition, Kilprotay road has developed a natural road blockage about 3.5 km from the intersection with the Horseshoe road.
Two significant events have been identified, affecting the roading network in New England National Park:
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.46pm
Woody Bay Beach at Woody Head in Bundjalung National Park will be closed for emergency coastal protection works from Monday 24 March to Friday 4 April. This to address recent significant coastal erosion following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
NPWS will be undertaking this emergency coastal protection works adjacent to the western end of the rock wall on Woody Bay Beach, to address public safety risks in this area.
Works will involve placing sandbags and beach nourishment to reshape and rebuild the sand dune.
There will be no public access to this section of the beach for the duration of the works.
There will be some noise associated with the works, between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. For further information contact the Grafton National Parks area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 10.07am
For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until Friday 2 May due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.54pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.14pm
The following campground and picnic area is closed until Friday 2 May due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
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).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 1.04pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.13pm
The following walking tracks are closed until 28 March 2025 due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.05pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.10pm
The following walking tracks are closed until 30 June 2025 due to extensive damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.52pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.56pm
For safety, the New England Wilderness walk is closed until Friday 11 April due to potential damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The walk will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 3.34pm
For safety, some national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until Friday 28 March due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 4.23pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 4.37pm
Walking track north of Ellem Close, Arrawarra and west of Arrawarra Beach is currently closed due to a temporary Arrawarra Gully Bridge safety upgrade. Works were anticipated to be completed by mid-March 2025 however, delays have occurred due to extreme weather events. Please use alternate access to beach. Track will be re-opened once works are completed.
Please direct all bridgework inquiries to City of Coffs Harbour.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Tue 8 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 12.03pm
National Parks are closed from 10.00am 06th March to 10.00am 8th April due to the damage associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Roads into and throughout the park are closed for vehicles. Access to North Washpool via Spirabo Forest Way is not affected by closures. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Contact the local park office 02 6739 0700 if you require more information.
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Applies from Sun 9 Feb 2025, 12.42pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.14am
Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday 9 February 2025 to Friday 11 April 2025. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.24pm to Thu 27 Mar 2025, 5.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 5.27pm
NPWS will be undertaking works in response to recent coastal erosion in Woody Bay near Woody Head Campground.
These works will involve excavating sand from nearby borrow pit, moving and stockpiling sand and then, filling sandbags in preparation for use.
Machinery will be operating between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. There will be noise due to machinery works.
Please drive slowly and obey the traffic controllers on site.
For further information contact the Grafton National Parks area office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 12.14pm
Roadworks will be underway on Gap Road from Monday 24 March to Friday 28 March 2025. The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office 02 6627 0200 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.50am to Sun 22 Jun 2025, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.55am
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th March 2025 to the 22nd June 2025 on the following reserves:
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 6 Aug 2024, 11.37am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 11.18am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park, Moonee Beach Nature Reserve and Bongil Bongil National Park, from 10 August 2024 to 28 February 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting area. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and also must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact the local Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 15 Oct 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2025, 8.27pm
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations from 8am 16 October 2024 to 16 April 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2025, 7.08pm
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed until further notice, due to damage from coastal erosion.
Please find Crown Lands bridge replacement project info at https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/whats-happening/projects/remediation-works-crown-land
The bridge crossing provides access:
Reflections Holiday Parks have closed the bridge until further notice, due to an engineering assessment deeming the bridge unsafe for pedestrians.
If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:
Green Bluff is alternatively accessible from the south via Rutile trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire.
Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on 02 6653 6552.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 11.03am
The historic heritage village of Dalmorton will be closed to visitors from 8am Monday 20 January 2025. This closure is to allow for works to be undertaken on operational infrastructure within the village. Road access through the village will not be impacted, and the Dalmorton campground to the south of the village remains open.
Please do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.39am
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi, and as such access to Dalmorton campground is by Chaelundi Road from the south only. To access Chaelundi Road you will need to either enter via Marengo Road at Hernani, or via Sheepstation Creek Road at Dundurrabin. These roads are only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off-road caravans.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of June 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.40am
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 2.26pm
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 6.05pm
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 Wed 3 Jul 2024, 2.08pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 10.41am
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 Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Feb 2025, 7.57am
Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise until further notice. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range may be heard and seen from the Black Rocks campground and Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
Please note:
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 3.26pm
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 Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.25am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/yuraygir-national-park/local-alerts
Yuraygir National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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