Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Tue 8 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 2.56pm

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

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.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office 02 6739 0700.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Washpool National Park
• Washpool State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 4.13pm

Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, many national parks and reserves from the QLD/NSW border to the Hastings River at Port Macquarie are closed until Friday 21 March due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Nymboida National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.55am to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.53pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to severe weather impacts

The following areas are closed until Monday March 24 due to impacts from severe weather:

• Nymboida River campground, Nymboida National Park
• Pebbly Beach Yuraygir campground, Yuraygir National Park
• Rocky Point campground, Yuraygir National Park
• Shelley Head campground, Yuraygir National Park
• Station Creek campground, Yuraygir National Park
• The Junction campground, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
• 1st Bay campground, Gaagal Wanggaan National Park
• 2nd Bay campground, Gaagal Wanggaan National Park

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Nymboida National Park
  • Nymboida River campground

Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.39am

Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only

Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.

For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Butterleaf National Park
• Butterleaf State Conservation Area