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Diamond Head campground

Crowdy Bay National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 16 June 2025, 11.24am

Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.24am.

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. Although a grader is on standby, the persistent rain over recent months has prevented essential maintenance works from being carried out.

 

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.

 

Access from Moorland and Harrington along Diamond Head Road is CLOSED due to significant water over road, slippery and dangerous road surface.

 

Indian Head Camping Area is CLOSED.

 

For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 3.09pm to Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.22am

Closed areas: Indian Head Campground Closed

Following the effects of severe weather across the Mid North Coast the Indian Head campground will remain closed until Monday 7 July.

For more information contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.

Penalties apply for non-compliance

 

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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 Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4.13pm

Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay and surrounding areas are closed due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. 

For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW

For more information contact the local park office.

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 10.25am

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. 

 

Parks will re-open as soon as staff assess conditions and determine them safe for visitation.

 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office on (02) 6552 4097. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance

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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 Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.24am

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. Although a grader is on standby, the persistent rain over recent months has prevented essential maintenance works from being carried out.

 

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.

 

Access from Moorland and Harrington along Diamond Head Road is CLOSED due to significant water over road, slippery and dangerous road surface.

 

Indian Head Camping Area is CLOSED.

 

For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555

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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 11.29am

Closed parks: Lake Innes SCA closure for bridge replacement

The timber bridge on the Point Road Fire Trail in Lake Innes State Conservation Area is being replaced due to damage sustained during the 2022 flood/storm event. It requires replacement to improve the condition and safety of the creek crossing for ongoing effective fire management and visitor access. 

Please note that the Point Road Fire Trail will be closed to all access during the term of the works, anticipated to commence in mid-May through to the end of June 2025, weather permitting. This trail provides the only access into Lake Innes SCA, therefore the entire reserve will be closed to all public access during the works program.

For further information and updates please contact the local NPWS Office on 6588-5555.

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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.36am

Closed areas: Queens Lake Jetty closed

The jetty at Queens Lake Picnic Area is closed to public access until further notice due to recent storm and high tide activity that has damaged the structure.  The deck boards are slippery due to being submerged under high tides for many weeks and should not be walked on.  Signage and protective fencing has been installed on site to notify all members of public that this asset is closed

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/diamond-head-campground/local-alerts

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