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Blackbutt walking track

Dorrigo National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 12 April 2024, 11.51am

Applies from Tue 12 Mar 2024, 12.21pm to Sat 25 May 2024, 1.06pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.51am.

Closed areas: Temporary closures - Dome Road maintenance works

Some parts of this park will be periodically closed from Sunday 24 March to Friday 24 May 2024, while Dome Road is being upgraded. Dome Road will be open on weekends, and for the Easter long weekend and school holiday period.

The following areas may be periodically closed:

  • Dome Road
  • Never Never picnic area
  • Blackbutt walking track
  • Casuarina Falls circuit
  • Red Cedar Falls walking track
  • Rosewood Creek walking track
  • Smith track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 13 Apr 2024, 10.09am. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 10.31am

Safety alerts: Bangalore Falls waterfall lookout in Bindarri NP closed due to tree risk

Bangalore Falls waterfall Lookout is closed from Saturday 13th April 2024 due to recent weather event causing damage to the lookout and ongoing tree risk to visitors. 

The Bangalore Falls walking track loop remains open and safe for visitors who will continue to have views of the waterfall from the walking track (it is situated several metres back from the closed off lookout).

NPWS has placed a temporary barrier to close the lookout and will assess the lookout as a priority and reopen once it can be made safe for visitors. 

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Applies from Tue 12 Mar 2024, 12.21pm to Sat 25 May 2024, 1.06pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.51am

Closed areas: Temporary closures - Dome Road maintenance works

Some parts of this park will be periodically closed from Sunday 24 March to Friday 24 May 2024, while Dome Road is being upgraded. Dome Road will be open on weekends, and for the Easter long weekend and school holiday period.

The following areas may be periodically closed:

  • Dome Road
  • Never Never picnic area
  • Blackbutt walking track
  • Casuarina Falls circuit
  • Red Cedar Falls walking track
  • Rosewood Creek walking track
  • Smith track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.50am

Closed areas: Closed areas due to flood damage

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 Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2024, 8.32am

Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed

Never Never picnic area shelter is closed until further notice due to damage sustained during extended wet weather. The shelter will be reconstructed in 2024.

Walking tracks and Never Never picnic area remain open. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Feb 2024, 7.43am

Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure

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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Local alerts

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