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Last reviewed: Mon 7 July 2025, 4.22pm
Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 7 Jul 2025, 4.22pm.
Safety alerts: Visitor Advisory - Road Access to Crowdy Bay National Park Campgrounds
Due to ongoing wet weather, road access to Crowdy Bay National Park has significantly deteriorated. Road maintenance works are currently being carried out dependent upon the weather.
Recommended Access Route:
For visitors with 2WD, low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans, the most suitable access to Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds is via Diamond Head Road from the north, through Laurieton. To reach Laurieton, take the Kew exit from the Pacific Highway.
For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Jul 2025, 4.22pm
Safety alerts: Visitor Advisory - Road Access to Crowdy Bay National Park Campgrounds
Due to ongoing wet weather, road access to Crowdy Bay National Park has significantly deteriorated. Road maintenance works are currently being carried out dependent upon the weather.
Recommended Access Route:
For visitors with 2WD, low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans, the most suitable access to Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds is via Diamond Head Road from the north, through Laurieton. To reach Laurieton, take the Kew exit from the Pacific Highway.
For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.06am to Wed 30 Jul 2025, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.09am
Closed areas: Diamond Head Precinct Walking Trail Closures
Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair.
The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are:
- Diamond Head Loop walk
- Forest walking track
Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends and public holidays.
The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant.
Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information.
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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4.19pm to Wed 24 Dec 2025, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 11.24am
Closed areas: Closed roads due to flood damage
The following roads in Queens Lake Nature Reserve are closed due to flood damage.
- Yellow Gully Road
- Sheoak Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information contact the local office (02) 6588 5555
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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 1.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.26am
Closed areas: Sandy Pt Road landslip remediation
Sandy Point picnic area/day use area and access road will be closed due to works to the access road and makesafe works to visitor facilities
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.40am
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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