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Indian Head campground

Crowdy Bay National Park

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Applies from Wed 21 Jan 2026, 8.55am to Mon 26 Jan 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 11.44am

Closed parks: pest animal control Lake Innes State Conservation Area

The Lake Innes State Conservation Area is closed from 7pm, Wednesday 22 January to 7am, Monday 26 January 2026 for ground shooting of feral animals.

  • Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
  • This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including koala habitat and threatened species.
  • Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes, cats and wild dogs will be targeted if observed during the operation.

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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Dec 2025, 4.51pm

Closed areas: Flat Rock Lookout - Closed for Visitor Safety

Flat Rock Lookout is closed for visitor safety until further notice. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300. 

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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.50am

Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground

Visitors are advised that for safety reasons firepits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground.

Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.

Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any park or total fire bans in place. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Sun 14 Dec 2025, 12.24pm to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Dec 2025, 12.26pm

Closed areas: Peninsula Trail closed for repair works.

Peninsula Trail will be closed for repair works from Monday 15th December 2025 until Friday 30th January 2026.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Dec 2025, 12.23pm

Closed areas: Flat Nellie Trail closed for repair works.

Flat Nellie Trail will be closed for repair works from Monday 15th December 2025 until Friday 30th January 2026. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Thu 10 Jul 2025, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 8.51am

Safety alerts: Road damage due to severe weather

Several roads within Bago Bluff National Park have sustained significant erosion damage due to severe weather events earlier in 2025.

  • Access to Bago Bluff Lookouts and Rollover Road is best gained via Milligans Road, turning onto Rollover Road.
  • Access to the Lorne Flora Reserve Walking Track is best approached from the east via Blackbutt Road.

NPWS crews and contractors are currently undertaking repairs to affected roads and trails. Please be aware that plant and machinery may be encountered during these works.

Drive carefully and to the conditions.

For further information, contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.

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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/indian-head-campground/local-alerts

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