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Doon Goonge campground

Chaelundi National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 4 March 2026, 10.07am

Applies from Sat 28 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 10.07am.

Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations

Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 31 December 2026.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 11.25am.

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.

Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.

For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 28 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 10.07am

Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations

Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 31 December 2026.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 1.47pm to Fri 20 Mar 2026, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 9.33am

Closed areas: Dome Road, Never Never picnic area and associated walking tracks closed for maintenance

Some parts of Dorrigo National Park are closed while Dome Road is undergoing maintenance. The closures will run from Monday 2 March to Friday 13 March 2026, excluding weekends. Areas affected by this closure are:

  • Dome Road 
  • Never Never picnic area
  • Blackbutt walking track
  • Casuarina Falls circuit
  • Red Cedar Falls walking track
  • Rosewood Creek walking track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour NPWS office, 6652 0900.

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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Fri 1 May 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Mar 2026, 12.51pm

Closed areas: Slingsbys trail remain closed due to flood damage

Slingsbys trail and the western part of Syndicate track (from Lanes lookout to Slingsbys trail) remains closed until further notice, due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 3.59pm to Fri 27 Mar 2026, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 8.42am

Closed areas: Multiple areas closed for maintenance Dorrigo National Park

From Monday 2 March to Friday 27 March 2026, some parts of Dorrigo National Park are closed for maintenance. The closed areas are:

  • Dome Road
  • Never Never picnic area
  • Blackbutt walking track
  • Red Cedar Falls walking track
  • Rosewood Creek walking tracks

Access to these areas will remain open on weekends (Saturday and Sundays).

Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 10.00am to Sun 22 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 8.48am

Other planned events: World Heritage Trail Running Event

The World Heritage Trail Running Event will be taking place in this National Park from 8.00am Saturday 21 March until 1:00pm on Sunday 22 March 2026. Please be aware that runners will be using several trails and walking tracks within Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks. Please exercise caution if walking and driving in the National Park during this time as traffic conditions may change. For more information, contact the Glen Innes Office at (02) 6739 0700.

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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Feb 2026, 2.41pm

Closed areas: Road closure

Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.

The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.

Please note:

  • Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
  • Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 3 Dec 2025, 9.15am to Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Feb 2026, 2.40pm

Safety alerts: Cunglebung Rd Closed due to storm damage

Part of Cunglebung Rod is closed due to storm damage from the 3 December 2025 to 1 June 2026. Do not enter this area for your own safety. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 6739 0700.

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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Feb 2026, 2.39pm

Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only

Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.

For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 3.00pm

Safety alerts: Sherwood Forest Drive is 4wd and dry weather only

Sherwood Forest Drive is a 4WD, dry weather only road. 

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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 1.39pm

Other planned events: Briggsvale-Morora-Lower Bobo roads closed and alternative access to Platypus Flat and Cod Hole campgrounds

Due to deteriorating road conditions the Briggsvale-Morora-Lower Bobo roads will be closed from Megan to Ulong effective 16 Feb 2026.

Alternate access to campgrounds in Nymboi Bindaray National Park is via Bostobrick.

For further information please contact Coffs Coast on 66520900.

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Applies from Thu 22 Jan 2026, 1.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 8.45am

Other incidents: Waterfall Way closed due rockfall

A rockfall on Waterfall Way west of Bellingen has closed the road, visit Live Traffic for more details.

This closure affects travellers from the coast visiting Dorrigo and New England National Parks. 

Transport NSW advise that diversions are in place:

Light Vehicles can travel via Summervilles Road, Gordonville Road, Gleniffer Road, Wheatley Street, Hammond Street and Bridge Street in both directions. This route has a 10-tonne vehicle limit.

Heavy vehicles must avoid the area or consider using an alternative route such as the Oxley Highway, Gwydir Highway or New England Highway.

Please check Live Traffic for updates.

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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 7.00am to Fri 1 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Feb 2026, 4.25pm

Closed areas: Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark closed

Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark are closed to vehicles and pedestrians from 7am Monday 2 February to 5pm Friday 1 May 2026 for civil works.

The Glade carpark is being redeveloped and the temporary visitors centre is still under construction in the Glade. Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark will be closed to visitors until the works are completed. 

The Glade picnic area will still be open to pedestrians via the Wonga Walk, with all parking at the Rainforest Centre Precinct.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 9.22am

Safety alerts: Safety Alert - Changed Road conditions: Waihou Rd 5T load limit

Waihou Rd has a 5 Tonne load limit due to a damaged bridge and a damaged culvert.  

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Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Feb 2026, 11.22am

Other planned events: Susan Island Nature Reserve - 1080 baiting program

 

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Susan Island Nature Reserve Area from 1 January to 31 July 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs).

Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 66 411 500.

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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 11.25am

Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure

Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens roads.

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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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/doon-goonge-campground/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Chaelundi National Park in the North Coast region
  • Non-wilderness parts of Chaelundi National Park are always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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