Applies from Mon 12 Apr 2021, 10.13am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Apr 2021, 11.58am

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 Friday 30 April 2021.

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• Dooragan National Park

Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 11.25am to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Apr 2021, 11.07am

Closed parks: Hastings-Macleay area - All parks closed due to flooding

Parks in the Hastings-Macleay area are closed until Monday 19 April 2021. 

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.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Bago Bluff National Park
• Lake Innes State Conservation Area
• Middle Brother National Park
• Queens Lake Nature Reserve
• Queens Lake State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.41pm to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Apr 2021, 11.04am

Closed areas: Campgrounds and 4WD beach access closed

Kylies Beach 4WD access is closed due to flood damage. Crowdy Gap campground remains closed until Monday 19 April 2021. Indian head campground remains closed until Monday 26 April 2021.

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• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Cheesetree picnic area
  • Crowdy Gap campground
  • Crowdy Gap walking track
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track
  • Indian Head campground
  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Metcalfes walking track

Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.04pm

Closed parks: 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.

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• Innes Ruins Historic Site

Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 2.19pm to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Apr 2021, 11.58am

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 these reserves. 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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• Coorabakh National Park
• Lansdowne Nature Reserve
• Towibakh Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 3 Jul 2020, 7.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 5.00pm

Safety alerts: Poor water quality in Lake Cathie and Lake Innes

Please be aware of potential poor water quality in Lake Innes and Lake Cathie. Please don't swim in Lake Cathie or Lake Innes or eat any products from either of the lakes until further notice.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Lake Innes Nature Reserve
  • Perch Hole picnic area
• Lake Innes State Conservation Area

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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• Queens Lake Nature Reserve