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Kylies Beach campground

Crowdy Bay National Park

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2020, 4.16pm

Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.12pm to Mon 1 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2020, 4.16pm.

Closed areas: Closed campgrounds

All campgrounds in this park are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

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Applies from Tue 26 May 2020, 4.27pm to Fri 19 Jun 2020, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 4.42pm

Other planned events: Aerial drone weed spraying Crowdy Bay National Park and Kattang Nature Reserve

Aerial spot spraying of Groundsel Bush using a drone will occur in remote areas in along the south west boundary of Crowdy Bay National Park during the period of 28 May to 3 June 2020, using Roundup Biactive in accordance with APVMA Permit 12363.

Aerial spot spraying of Bitou Bush using a drone will occur on the Diamond Head escarpment in Crowdy Bay National Park during the period of 8 June to 30 June 2020, using Roundup Biactive in accordance with the APVMA Permit 12363. All walking trails in the area will be closed and signage will be erected on site during operations.

Aerial spot spraying of Bitou Bush using a drone will occur on the Camden Head escarpment in Kattang Nature Reserve during the period of 8 June to 30 June 2020, using Roundup Biactive in accordance with the APVMA Permit 12363. All walking trails in the area will be closed and signage will be erected on site during operations

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Applies from Wed 22 Apr 2020, 10.25am to Sun 28 Jun 2020, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 9.59am

Other planned events: Aerial spraying of bitou bush

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting an aerial herbicide spraying operation between Monday 11 May 2020 and Sunday 28 June 2020. For public safety, the areas being treated will be closed temporarily on the day they are sprayed. Advice on specific areas to be temporarily closed will be provided a week before spraying.

This spraying program is being carried out to control bitou bush on headlands and beaches in:

Booti Booti National Park
Saltwater National Park
Tomaree National Park
Myall Lakes National Park (including Broughton Island)
Khappinghat Nature Reserve
Stormpetrel Nature Reserve (completed)
Little Broughton Island Nature Reserve (completed)
Some adjoining Crown Lands

The program is expected to take 8 to 10 days to complete, dependant on weather conditions.

Spraying is planned in the following areas:

Thursday 21 May 2020 to Wednesday 27 May 2020 inclusive - No aerial spraying is planned at this stage due to forecast unsuitable weather.

The herbicide used is Metsulfuron methyl 600WG. NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter spray operation. Please ensure you follow the advice on all warning signs and the directions given by NPWS staff.

For more information, call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.12pm to Mon 1 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2020, 4.16pm

Closed areas: Closed campgrounds

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Applies from Thu 16 Apr 2020, 4.51pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2020, 12.05pm

Closed parks: Parks closed due to fire

This park is closed due to bushfire damage. Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Monitor this website for updates on closures.

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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2020, 3.47pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 1.44pm

Closed areas: Some areas of Crowdy Bay National Park closed due to bush fire damage

Some parts of this park are closed due to recent bush fire damage. The closed areas are:

Crowdy Gap campground and Crowdy Gap walking track
Kylies Hut walk-in campground
Diamond Head Loop walk
Forest walking track
Mermaid lookout and Metcalfes walking track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Sun 27 Oct 2019, 9.50am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2020, 1.47pm

Closed parks: Innes Ruins closed due to fire

Innes Ruins is closed due to fire damage. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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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/kylies-beach-campground/local-alerts

Park info

in Crowdy Bay National Park in the North Coast region
Crowdy Bay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Pay park entry fees at the Diamond Head campground onsite office.
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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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