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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 7.00am to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 2.07pm
Closed areas: Partial Closure Plomer Campground for Track Upgrade: Plomer Headland Walking Track
Some sites of this campground are closed from Monday 3rd August to Friday 4 September 2026 while Plomer Headland walking track is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
- Sites 56-61, 73-78 and 62-64 during weekdays only inside the above period (the weekend Fri-Sun bookings will remain for those sites)
- Partial closure of Point carpark and corresponding internal campground road
- Plomer Headland Walking Track
- Signs will be in place in closed areas
- There may be some noise from machinery during this time
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 19 Aug 2026, 3.37pm to Mon 7 Sep 2026, 3.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 4.04pm
Other planned events: Hat Head NP - Fox trapping operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a trapping program from Wednesday 19th August 2026 to Monday 7th September 2026. The operation will use soft jaw traps for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Hat Head National Park along Killick & Smoky Beaches. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially on nesting shorebirds.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the trapping location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
Please contact the local Hastings Macleay NPWS area office for more information on 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Thu 20 Aug 2026, 6.00am to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 1.26pm
Closed areas: Area Closed for Pest Control Operations
Some parts of this park are closed for pest control operations from Thursday 20 August to Friday 4 September 2026. The closed area/s are:
- Dune areas of Killick and Smokey Beaches
Both beaches will remain open during these operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 8.00am to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 9.43am
Closed areas: Partial park closure for weed management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning to undertake important weed control in Barrie's Bay north from the Point Plomer Campground between Monday 20th July and Friday 28th August 2026.
The program is designed to reduce infestations of invasive weeds species such as bitou bush, lantana, senna and morning glory. The team will be using Grazon, Metsulfuron and Glysophate.
Spray dates are weather dependant.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the spraying locations during spraying operations. Access along walking tracks to the beach may be impacted on this day.
Please contact the Kempsey NPWS Office on (02) 6561 6700 for more information.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 10.19am
Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk
Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.11am
Other planned events: Koala Hospital Closure
Please be advised that the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital (managed by Koala Conservation Australia) next door to Roto House Historic Site will be closed for redevelopment until mid-2026.
The National Parks Roto House and its thriving café ‘Home at Roto House’ will continue to operate as normal, open 7days, 8:30-2pm.
Check out their website for upcoming events: https://www.homeatroto.com.au/
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.46am
Closed areas: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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