Applies from Tue 30 Mar 2021, 12.44pm to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 12.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 8.51am

Closed areas: Eagles Nest track partial closure

Eagles Nest track is closed between Lyrebird track and Eagles Nest lookout due to a large tree fall.

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• New England National Park
  • Eagles Nest walking track

Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2020, 12.00pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Mar 2021, 11.26am

Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage

Some walking tracks in Cathedral Rock National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:

• Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk
• Warrigal walking track
• Woolpack Rocks walk

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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• Cathedral Rock National Park
  • Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk
  • Warrigal walking track
  • Woolpack Rocks

Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 10.37am

Safety alerts: New England Wilderness Walk - Not suitable during rain or high river levels

The Bellinger River catchment has experienced above average rainfall over the past few months and river levels can rise quickly with rain.  River crossings on the Wilderness Walk become extremely dangerous when river levels rise and walkers may become stranded.

Do not do the walk during periods of high river levels or forecast rainfall.

Check the Bureau of Meteorology for river levels and rainfall before setting off.

For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Cast office on phone 66520900.

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• New England National Park
  • New England Wilderness walk

Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 3.05pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Mar 2021, 3.42pm

Closed areas: The Chalet and The Residence

The Chalet and The Residence will be closed for renovations from Monday 1 February to Monday 31 May 2021.

For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• New England National Park
  • The Chalet
  • The Residence

Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Mar 2021, 3.31pm

Closed parks: Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - bushfire damage

Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected. 

The following areas are closed:

• Chaelundi campground
• Dalmorton campground
• Escarpment walk
• Misty Creek lookout
• Bicentennial National Trail through the entire park
• Guy Fawkes River Wilderness areas

Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check this website for updates on closures.

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• Guy Fawkes River National Park
• Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 29 Oct 2020, 2.53pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 6.27pm

Closed areas: Hickeys Road

Hickeys Road is closed due to ongoing safety works and repairs to fire damaged bridges.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.

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• New England National Park