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Applies from Fri 13 Feb 2026, 6.00pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 5.45pm
Other planned events: Road maintenance works in Yuraygir State Conservation Area.
NSW National Parks is undertaking road maintenance on section Bald Knob Tick Gate Road, between Quarry and Coast Range Roads, from Tuesday 17/02/2026 until Friday 27/02/2026.
Please obey the roadworks signage and comply with staff/ contractor's directions.
Bald knob Tick Gate Road will be open to traffic during roadworks with only minor delays.
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Applies from Thu 12 Feb 2026, 5.33pm to Thu 19 Feb 2026, 5.35pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 5.45pm
Other planned events: Road maintenance works in Yuraygir National Park, on Red Root Road.
NSW National Parks is undertaking road maintenance on Red Root Road from Wednesday 10/02/2026 until 17/02/2026.
Please obey the roadworks signage and comply with staff/ contractor's directions.
Red Root Road will be open to traffic during roadworks with only minor delays.
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Applies from Thu 12 Feb 2026, 1.38pm to Mon 16 Feb 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 1.43pm
Closed areas: Protesters Falls & Terania Creek Picnic area closed
The following area are closed from 12pm Friday 13 February to 12pm Monday 16 February due to predicted heavy rainfall:
· Protester Falls Walking track
· Terania Creek picnic area
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.41am to Wed 18 Feb 2026, 8.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.47am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Temporarily closed
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 10am Friday 13 February until Wednesday 18 February due to Forecast wet weather. The following areas are inaccessible and therefore closed:
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- Cambridge Plateau picnic area
- Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
- Culmaran loop trail
- Culmaran Valley track
There is no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road. Closure maybe extended if required.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 11 Jul 2025, 8.49am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 9.08am
Safety alerts: Station Creek canoe launch and viewing platform
The canoe launch and viewing platform at Station Creek has been removed, and public access remains restricted until a new structure is installed. This closure is necessary to ensure public safety and protect the surrounding environment.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 22 Jan 2026, 1.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 8.45am
Other incidents: Waterfall Way closed due rockfall
A rockfall on Waterfall Way west of Bellingen has closed the road, visit Live Traffic for more details.
This closure affects travellers from the coast visiting Dorrigo and New England National Parks.
Transport NSW advise that diversions are in place:
Light Vehicles can travel via Summervilles Road, Gordonville Road, Gleniffer Road, Wheatley Street, Hammond Street and Bridge Street in both directions. This route has a 10-tonne vehicle limit.
Heavy vehicles must avoid the area or consider using an alternative route such as the Oxley Highway, Gwydir Highway or New England Highway.
Please check Live Traffic for updates.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 7.00am to Fri 1 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 8.37am
Closed areas: Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark closed
Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark are closed to vehicles and pedestrians from 7am Monday 2 February to 5pm Friday 1 May 2026 for civil works.
The Glade carpark is being redeveloped and the temporary visitors centre is still under construction in the Glade. Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark will be closed to visitors until the works are completed.
The Glade picnic area will still be open to pedestrians via the Wonga Walk, with all parking at the Rainforest Centre Precinct.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 9.55am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.34am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive seasonal partial closure
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Mount Babyl north to Peacock Creek Road until Late February/March 2026 due to hazardous conditions over the wet summer season.
The following facilities will remain open
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area
- Culmaran loop trail
- Culmaran Valley track
Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road to access Peacock Creek campground as there will be no access via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens.
Telco Companies & related persons that require access to Mount Babyl trail and tower area, can access Mount Babyl using a KRB key only.
The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will remain accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive from the south via the Bruxner Highway, contact the owner for more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 7.22am
Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs
Nightcap Range Road is closed to traffic in both directions due to a major landslip associated with the 2022 flood event. The closure affects the section of Nightcap Range Road between Rummery Road intersection and Telephone Road trailer parking area.
Access to Minyon Falls and Rummery Park is via Minyon Falls Road only.
An estimated repair date has not been determined. For more information, please email NPWS Richmond River Area or call on 02 6672 0200.
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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 10.14am
Closed areas: Sid Burke Rest Area closed for works
Please be advised Sid Burke Rest Area is closed until further notice.
Emergency works are being undertaken to fix vandalised amenities building.
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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jan 2026, 2.47pm
Safety alerts: Safety Alert - Changed Road conditions: Waihou Rd 5T load limit
Waihou Rd has a 5 Tonne load limit due to a damaged bridge and a damaged culvert.
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Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jan 2026, 10.43am
Other planned events: Susan Island Nature Reserve - 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Susan Island Nature Reserve Area from 1 January to 31 July 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs).
Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 66 411 500.
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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jan 2026, 10.42am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from 1 January to 31 July 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 31 Dec 2025, 8.00am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 9.03am
Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until Saturday 28 February 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 3.23pm
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 12.32pm
Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed until further notice, due to damage from coastal erosion.
The bridge crossing provides access:
- to Reflections Holiday Park
- from Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.
If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:
- west along Moonee Beach Road to the south-west corner of the shopping centre
- south along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Highway
- south onto southern end of North Solitary Drive
- east onto North Sapphire Road to the beach access at Beachstone Cafe.
Green Bluff is still accessible from the south via Rutile trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire.
Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on 02 6653 6552.
Read more about the bridge replacement.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Sat 24 Jan 2026, 9.05am
Closed areas: Closed roads in multiple north coast national parks due severe weather damage
Some roads are closed in New England National Park, Dunggir National Park and Gumbaynggirr National Park and Station Conservation Area due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and other flood events.
Roadblocks have been installed on Horseshoe Road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north
Affected roads include:
- Horseshoe Road – culvert blow out and undermining of road, no through access. Remediation will begin in January 2026 when weather is suitable for equipment access across wet roads.
- Gaddes Ridge Road – major landslip, no through access. This road will remain closed indefinitely, after an independent geotechnical engineer's assessment identified an unacceptable risk of ongoing landslip. Please travel via Cedar Road.
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. You may need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in these parks. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 8.17am
Safety alerts: Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds - Changed access
Forest Corporation NSW will be conducting hauling operations on McPhillips Road, involving the use of logging trucks. An end date for the operation is unknown.
Please take care when driving along McPhillips Road and be cautious of approaching heavy vehicles.
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Applies from Wed 3 Dec 2025, 9.15am to Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 8.41am
Safety alerts: Cunglebung Rd Closed due to storm damage
Part of Cunglebung Rod is closed due to storm damage from the 3 December 2025 to 1 June 2026. Do not enter this area for your own safety. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.33am
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2025, 1.00pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.36am
Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground access changed
Access to Peacock Creek campground has changed due to deterioration of local roads following the impacts of Cyclone Alfred. See below best options to access the campground whilst repairs and upgrades take place on local roads:
- Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive via Bruxner Highway (south) - best access when open, 2WD suitable in dry weather only. Intermittently closed during periods of wet weather.
- Sextonville Road via Summerland Way (east) - Currently good access including caravans and long vehicles. However, note it is 2WD suitable in dry weather only.
- Iron Pot Creek Road via Kyogle (north) - Currently under traffic control and not suitable for caravans/campertrailers. Good access for most vehicles from Kyogle via Afterlee Road to the Dam Access Road, then a left turn onto Brays Road, right turn onto Logan's Bridge Road, right turn onto Iron Pot Creek Road. Follow signs to Bonalbo once on Brays Road.
- Peacock Creek Road via Clarence way (west) - 4WD only, not recommended for towing. Two steep creek crossings not suitable for 2WD/AWD, badly damaged with large pot holes.
Drivers advised to drive to conditions, check NPWS website alerts before visiting and follow all signage instructions at road works. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Sat 24 Jan 2026, 9.06am
Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
- Eagles Nest walking track
- All access to Weeping Rock
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Feb 2026, 5.16pm
Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations
Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise until further notice. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range may be heard and seen from the Black Rocks campground and Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
Please note:
- The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
- RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
- Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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Applies from Thu 18 Sep 2025, 4.12pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jan 2026, 10.51am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bundjalung National Park from 24th September 2025 to 24th September 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. Its designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 66 411 500.
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Applies from Wed 27 Aug 2025, 8.02am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 2.08pm
Other incidents: Yabbra NP - Road conditions
South Yabbra Road runs South from Clarence Way providing visitors with an 18km rainforest road experience to the heart of Yabbra National Park. South Yabbra Road is generally suitable for AWD or 4WD vehicles in dry weather conditions and is a no through road (visitors need to return along South Yabbra Road). From the end of South Yabbra Road visitors can walk or cycle along the adjacent management trails to explore further. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, Pocupar Road, Bald Knob Road and South Haystack Feeder are management trails where public vehicle access is not permitted. These management trails are periodically closed to visitors for road maintenance or pest management operations with closures notified on NPWS website.
Sheas Hut Road provides public vehicle access for a further 10 km however is in poor condition and not promoted.
There are frequent tree falls along these roads and visitors are advised to avoid during wet weather events or strong winds. For further information contact the Kyogle NPWS office on (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sun 17 Aug 2025, 9.35pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Nov 2025, 7.55pm
Other planned events: Notice of Fox Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve and Bongil Bongil National Park, from 22 August 2025 to 28 February 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and also must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact the local Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Dec 2025, 4.33pm
Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed.
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 8.50am
Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 8.50am
Safety alerts: Speed limits within park
Vehicle access in Boonoo Boonoo NP is restricted to a maximum of 40km/h throughout the park, and some areas with shared pedestrian access are restricted to 10km/h. Gravel roads can become slippery at times, particularly in wet weather, so please exercise caution and adhere to the sign-posted limits.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jan 2026, 9.17am
Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only
Cambridge Plateu Forest Drive access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.
We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 11.41am
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
- Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 11.25am
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 11.25am
Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure
Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens roads.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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