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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 7.30am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.58am
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush - Limeburners Creek National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 23 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Limeburners Creek National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
- Big Hill Walk track
- Big Hill Back Beach
- Barries Beach
- Plomer Back Beach
- Short delays on Point Plomer Rd from Big Hill to Point Plomer Campground
- Point Plomer Road (south of Point Plomer)
- Queens Head day use area
- North Shore Beach
For mor information, contact the local area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 7.30am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.57am
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush – Goolawah National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 23 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Goolawah National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
- Gooalwah Beach (Crescent back beach) including 4WD access road
- Racecourse headland car park
For more information contact the local area office on 02 6561 6700
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Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 8.00pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 11.59am
Closed areas: Park closed for ground pest control operation
Lake Innes NR, SCA and Ruins Historic Site closed for ground pest control operation on the following nights:
8:00pm Thursday 8 June to 6:00am Friday 9 June 2023
8:00pm Sunday 11 June to 6:00am Monday 12 June 2023
8:00pm Thursday 15 June to 6:00am Friday 16 June 2023
8:00pm Sunday 18 June to 6:00am Monday 19 June 2023
8:00pm Thursday 22 June to 6:00am Friday 23 June 2023
8:00pm Sunday 25 June to 6:00am Monday 26 June 2023
8:00pm Thursday 29 June to 6:00am Friday 30 June 2023
This closure includes the Googik Heritage walking track and Innes Ruins.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 2.58pm to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 9.08am
Closed areas: Korogoro Circuit Walking Track closure
Korogoro Circuit Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period - weather dependant. Works include the replacement of 4 footbridges, track surface erosion repairs, and installation of stepping stones in wet soak areas. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 2.46pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 1.29pm
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush - Hat Head National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 9 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Hat Head National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
Smoky Cape Area:
Smoky Cape Lighthouse
- Smoky Cape Picnic Area
- Jack Perkins Walking Track
- Gap Beach Road, Gap Beach North and South
- Green Island Fire Trail
- Little Bay Picnic Area (Arakoon National Park)
- Little Bay to Smoky Cape Lighthouse Walking Track
- Northern section of Smoky Beach
Hat Head Area:
- Kemps Corner Headland access road from Hungry Road
- Killick Beach 4WD access road from Hungry Road
- Kemps Headland and walking track
- Korogoro Circuit Walking Track
- Gap Carpark
- Connors Beach and Third Beach
- Connors Hill Trail
- Northern section of Killick Beach
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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm to Thu 29 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 9.39am
Closed parks: 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.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 3.16pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.45am
Closed areas: Smoky Cape Lighthouse Picnic Area toilet block closure for upgrade works
The Smoky Cape Lighthouse Picnic Area toilet block will be closed during this time for internal refurbishment works and upgrade of the water supply system. The existing toilet facilities are in poor condition and the water tanks are no longer functioning and will be replaced. Replacement temporary toilets will be in place on site during the works program.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 3.10pm to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.46am
Closed areas: Connors Walking Track closure - Hat Head National Park
Connors Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period, weather dependant. Works include the installation of 2 small footbridges, raised boardwalks in wet soak areas, and track surface erosion repairs. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
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Applies from Wed 21 Dec 2022, 11.45am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.11am
Closed areas: Kumbatine National Park & State Conservation Area part closure
The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:
- West of Davis Road Access including Kumbatine Brook Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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