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Applies from Tue 9 Oct 2018, 4.07pm to Fri 30 Nov 2018, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Oct 2018, 10.10am
Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting program
A 1080 ground baiting program (baits) for wild dogs will be undertaken from Tuesday 9 October to Friday 30 November 2018. The following parks and reserves affected include:
- Ballina Nature Reserve
- Uralba Nature Reserve
- Nightcap National Park
- Whian Whian State Conservation Area
- Bungawalbin National Park
- Bungawalbin Nature Reserve
- Bungawalbin State Conservation Area
- Yarringully Nature Reserve
- Bungabbee Nature Reserve
- Muckleewee Mountain Nature Reserve
- Richmond Range National Park
- Toonumbar National Park
- Mallanganee National Park.
A reminder that 1080 is harmful to domestic pets. 1080 baiting signs will be placed at every entrance in or out of the reserves. For further information please call NPWS Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200 (Alstonville) or 02 6632 0000 (Kyogle).
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Applies from Sat 1 Sep 2018, 11.54am to Thu 28 Feb 2019, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Oct 2018, 9.29am
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program Moonee beach Nature Reserve
A 1080 fox baiting program is being conducted in the Moonee beach area and park from Monday 10 September 2018 until Thursday 28 February 2019. This program is vitally important to the long-term survival of threatened and endangered shorebirds, such as the Pied Oyster Catcher.
Dogs are not permitted in NSW national parks. Non-target animals may be affected by 1080 baits. Ensure that dogs are not exposed to the risk of poison baits. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6657 2309.
Applies from Thu 22 Jun 2017, 8.41am to Mon 31 Dec 2018, 8.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Aug 2018, 11.52am
Other planned events: 1080 fox control baiting program underway
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting an ongoing fox control program using 1080 baiting in coastal areas of Yuraygir National Park. This feral animal control work is part of the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species conservation program aimed at protecting threatened shorebird species. All baited areas are signposted. For further information call the NPWS Grafton area office on (02) 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 2 Jul 2018, 11.14am to Fri 14 Dec 2018, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Oct 2018, 4.10pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) baits will be continually laid on dunes, tracks and trails in Richmond River Nature Reserve, Broadwater National Park and Bundjalung National Park from Wednesday 4 July 2018 to Friday 14 December 2018. Do not touch baits as they contain poison. 1080 poison is lethal to dogs and cats, and pet owners are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in national parks and nature reserves.
For further information during business hours please call the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 12 Jul 2018, 9.49am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 8.52am
Other planned events: Black Rocks campground - changed access from the Pacific Highway
Access to Black Rocks campground from the Pacific Highway via The Gap Road has changed.
The turnoff to The Gap Road has permanently closed as part of the Pacific Highway upgrade. Access to The Gap Road is now via Tuckombil Road, which runs parallel to the highway.
The turnoff to Tuckombil Road is 2km south of the southern end of the town of Woodburn. Follow Tuckombil Road south for 1.8km, then turn left onto The Gap Road. Black Rocks campground is 20km south along The Gap Road.
Please drive slowly along The Gap Road because it is unsealed.
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Applies from Wed 4 Jul 2018, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 11.50am
Other planned events: Sandon River crossing
Visitors walking the Yuraygir coastal walk are advised to organise their own transport to cross the Sandon River. The NPWS does not provide this service.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Oct 2017, 11.15am
Other planned events: Yuraygir Coastal walk river crossing contacts
Yuraygir Coastal Walk river crossing contact details have changed. The current details are as follows:
- The Wooli river crossing call 0439 409 909
- The Sandon river crossing call 0266411500
- The Corindi/Red Rock river crossing call (02) 6649 2730.
For further information please contact NPWS Grafton area office on (02) 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jul 2017, 7.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 8.58am
Safety alerts: Ilmenite stockpile removal and site rehabilitation
Visitors to Black Rocks campground should expect to encounter large trucks on The Gap Road. This is part of a major project to remove a sand mining tailings stockpile from the park and restore the area to a natural ecosystem. Park visitors are asked to slow down and exercise caution while driving along The Gap Road. No works associated with this project will be undertaken on weekends, public holidays or NSW school holidays. The truck movements are expected to continue until June 2020. For more information or to report any incidents please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2017, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.15pm
Closed areas: Pedestrian beach access track closed
Some areas of this park are temporarily closed due to storm damage until further notice. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Closed areas are:
- Pedestrian access track to beach near Black Rocks near Site 8 in Black Rocks campground
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2015, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Sep 2016, 9.22am
Closed areas: Angourie Back Beach - staircase removed
Walkers on the Yuraygir Coastal Walk are advised that the staircase at the southern end of Angourie Back Beach has been removed due to safety concerns. All walkers should commence the walk via the track at Mara Creek picnic area, as there is no longer access from the beach. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Grafton NPWS office on (02) 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2015, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.14pm
Other incidents: Black Rocks campground - aircraft noise
Attention for campers at Black Rocks regarding periodic aircraft noise over the campground. The Department of Defence has a training area within Bundjalung National Park north of Black Rocks campground. Aircraft may fly over the campground from time to time. Please ring 1300 333 3623 or consult the Department of Defence website for more information.
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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2014, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.15pm
Closed areas: Closure Gamma Garra pedestrian bridge
Gumma Garra pedestrian bridge is closed due to safety issues until further notice. The walking tracks at Gumma Garra will not be accessible until the bridge is repaired. For more information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2014, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Black Rocks campground - No 4WD Beach access
Partial closure. No 4WD beach access from Black Rocks campground. Due to significant storm damage, the 4WD beach access at Black Rocks campground is closed. Vehicles may still drive along Ten Mile Beach north from the Shark Bay 4WD beach access, but cannot exit at Black Rocks.There are no other beach access points on Ten Mile Beach other than Shark Bay 4WD beach access. No 4WD access north of Black Rocks campground.
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