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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 2.19pm to Fri 21 May 2021, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 May 2021, 5.08pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to severe weather event
This park is closed due to the severe weather event that included heavy rain, damaging winds and consequential widespread flooding.
For your safety, please avoid this reserve. NPWS is conducting condition assessments of access roads and visitor precincts to determine the extent of the damage and to rectify safety issues.
This closure will be reviewed weekly, however it is expected some reserves will be impacted for an extended period due to extensive damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 10 May 2021, 12.56pm to Fri 25 Jun 2021, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 May 2021, 12.34pm
Other planned events: Closed areas for aerial spraying program
A number of areas will be closed for an aerial herbicide spraying operation between Monday 10 May 2021 and Friday 25 June 2021. For public safety, the areas being treated will be closed on the day they are sprayed. Advice on specific areas to be closed will be provided a week prior to spraying.
This spraying program is being carried out to control bitou bush on headlands and beaches in:
- Booti Booti National Park
- Saltwater National Park
- Tomaree National Park
- Myall Lakes National Park (including Broughton Island)
- Darawank Nature Reserve
- Khapphinghat Nature Reserve
- Stormpetrel Nature Reserve
- Little Broughton Island Nature Reserve
- and some adjoining Crown Lands
The program is expected to take 8 to 10 days to complete, weather dependent.
The herbicide used is Metsulfuron methyl 600WG. NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter spray operation. Please ensure you follow the advice on all warning signs and the directions given by staff.
For more information, call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 11.25am to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.39am
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage - Hastings-Macleay area
Several parks in the Hastings-Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage.
Camping is not permitted in closed parks.
These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, campgrounds and other park facilities. Parks will be reopened as soon as they are safe to access. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.
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Applies from Mon 12 Apr 2021, 10.13am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.10am
Closed parks: Dooragan National Park closed
Dooragan National Park remains closed to vehicles as the access road via Captain Cook Bicentennial drive is closed.
For council road closure updates visit Road and bridge closures - Flood impacts. Laurieton walking track remains closed until Monday 31 May 2021.
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Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.41pm to Fri 11 Jun 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Apr 2021, 2.37pm
Closed areas: 4WD beach access and Indian Head campground closed
The following areas are closed:
- Kylies Beach 4WD access is closed due to flood damage.
- Indian Head campground remains closed until Friday 11 June 2021.
- Kylies Hut and Metcalfes walking track remain closed until it's safe to re-open
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.59pm
Closed areas: Yellow Gully trail closed
Yellow Gully trail in Queens Lake Nature Reserve is closed due to a damaged bridge, from Thursday 17 December 2020 until further notice.
All main visitor areas remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Aug 2020, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
Five Islands, Duck Holes, and Moor Creek walking tracks remain closed until dangerous tree works are complete, a pedestrian bridge is reinstalled (Five Islands) and tree risk assessment is completed.
Many infrastructure items, including signs and creek crossings, are yet to be reinstalled.
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