Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 23 December 2019, 3.25pm
Applies from Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.27am
to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 6.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 23 Dec 2019, 3.25pm.
Safety alerts: Crowdy Bay National Park - safety advice for visitors
Crowdy Bay National Park has been significantly affected by the recent bushfires. If you're visiting, be prepared for a visible difference in the appearance of the landscape. NPWS has been working to repair critical infrastructure and to address safety issues.
The following areas have reopened:
- Diamond Head campground
- Kylies Beach campground
- Indian Head campground
- Beach access from Diamond Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds only
However, several areas within Crowdy Bay National Park remain closed, including:
- All walking trails between Diamond Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds
- Walking trails at Indian Head campground
- Crowdy Gap campground and Kylies Hut campground
For public safety, access to closed areas is prohibited until restoration and safety works are completed. Although hazardous trees have been checked and cleared in campgrounds and along roads, there are still vulnerable and hazardous trees within the landscape.
For further information regarding Crowdy Bay National Park or if you have concerns about your booking, please call the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.02pm to Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2020, 6.48pm
Closed parks: Some parks closed due to fire
This park is closed because it's currently affected by fire or by the ongoing bushfire conditions.
Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
This park is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2020, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2020, 9.41am
Closed areas: Lake Innes Nature Reserve
The Googik Heritage trail is open to visitors but the remainder of the park remains closed until Thursday 30 March 2020 while recover works are undertaken. The closed areas are:
- The Perch Hole picnic area
- All management trails
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 27 Jan 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jan 2020, 9.18am
Fires - Advice: Humbug
There is a fire in this park called Humbug. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 3.40pm
Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves- Hastings Macleay Area
This park is closed until further notice due to bush fire damage and bush fire recovery. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This park is expected to reopen on 30 March 2020. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168.
Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.18am to Mon 3 Feb 2020, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 12.12pm
Closed areas: Campground and walking track closures
The following areas in Crowdy Bay National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:
- Crowdy Gap campground
- Kylies Hut campground
- All walking trails between Diamond Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds
- Walking trails at Indian Head campground
For public safety, there is no access to closed areas until restoration and safety works are completed. Although hazardous trees have been checked and cleared in campgrounds and along roads, there are still vulnerable and hazardous trees within the landscape.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 30 Dec 2019, 11.22am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Dec 2019, 4.48pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of wild dogs and foxes in Lake Innes Nature Reserve, Lake Innes State Conservation Area, Innes Ruins Historic Site and Queens Lake State Conservation Area.
This baiting program will run from Monday 30 December 2019 to Friday 28 February 2020. It will reduce the impacts of pest animals on wildlife and threatened species in the park after the bushfires.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
Affects 4 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 2.47pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.27am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Dec 2019, 3.25pm
Safety alerts: Crowdy Bay National Park - safety advice for visitors
Crowdy Bay National Park has been significantly affected by the recent bushfires. If you're visiting, be prepared for a visible difference in the appearance of the landscape. NPWS has been working to repair critical infrastructure and to address safety issues.
The following areas have reopened:
- Diamond Head campground
- Kylies Beach campground
- Indian Head campground
- Beach access from Diamond Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds only
However, several areas within Crowdy Bay National Park remain closed, including:
- All walking trails between Diamond Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds
- Walking trails at Indian Head campground
- Crowdy Gap campground and Kylies Hut campground
For public safety, access to closed areas is prohibited until restoration and safety works are completed. Although hazardous trees have been checked and cleared in campgrounds and along roads, there are still vulnerable and hazardous trees within the landscape.
For further information regarding Crowdy Bay National Park or if you have concerns about your booking, please call the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2019, 4.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.38pm
Fires - Advice: Rollover Rd, Bago
There is a fire in this park called Rollover Rd, Bago. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 27 Oct 2019, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 9.17am
Closed parks: Innes Ruins closed due to fire
Innes Ruins is closed due to fire activity. 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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