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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.56am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 11.16am
Closed areas: Pest animal control Sea Acres National Park
Some areas in Sea Acres National Park are closed from 7pm, Friday 18 September to 7am, Monday 21 September 2026 for ground shooting of feral animals. The closed areas are:
- All areas of the park bounded by Lighthouse Road/Pacific Drive and Shelly Beach Road
- The Sea Acres Walking Track, Lighthouse Walking Tack, Miners Beach Walking Track, and the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk including all linking and adjoining trails
- Miners Beach
- Sunset Point headland
- Little Bay Beach
- Chiller's Bay
- 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 Wed 19 Aug 2026, 3.37pm to Mon 7 Sep 2026, 3.53pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 12.13pm
Other planned events: Hat Head NP - Fox trapping operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a trapping program from Wednesday 19th August 2026 to Monday 7th September 2026. The operation will use soft jaw traps for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Hat Head National Park along Killick & Smoky Beaches. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially on nesting shorebirds.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the trapping location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
Please contact the local Hastings Macleay NPWS area office for more information on 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 10.19am
Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk
Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.11am
Other planned events: Koala Hospital Closure
Please be advised that the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital (managed by Koala Conservation Australia) next door to Roto House Historic Site will be closed for redevelopment until mid-2026.
The National Parks Roto House and its thriving café ‘Home at Roto House’ will continue to operate as normal, open 7days, 8:30-2pm.
Check out their website for upcoming events: https://www.homeatroto.com.au/
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.46am
Closed areas: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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