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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.54pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 4.03pm
The following campground and picnic area is closed until Friday 27 June due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 23 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.43pm
To allow for flood recovery roadworks to be conducted the primary access road to most visitor facilities in Washpool NP, Coachwood Drive, will be closed from 7am Thursday 1 May until 5pm Friday 23 May 2025. Due to this closure Bellbird and Coombadjha campgrounds, the Coachwood picnic area, and all walks that depart from these locations are also closed.
This road closure will not impact the World Heritage Walk, but for visitors intending to undertake the Walk during this time please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 to discuss camping options.
This closure does not extend to Four Bull Hut or the horse riding trails in the north-west area of Washpool NP.
Do not enter closed areas and follow any direction from signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.00am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 12.06pm
The following areas will experience periodic closures between 26 May and 5 June 2025 for aerial spraying operations:
Campgrounds and day use areas will remain open for visitors.
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with the herbicide eChem (metsulfuron-methyl 600). The areas treated have dense or large bitou bush infestations that are not accessible using other treatment methods. This program is part of a systematic weed control program throughout Yuraygir National Park.
The operations are weather dependent and take only one (1) day to complete in favourable weather conditions. Each site will be closed for a period of up to 4 hours.
Please check current closure alerts prior to travel and follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10.30am
The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed until further notice due to a bridge defect.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.24am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 30 December 2024 to Thursday 31 July 2025.
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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.22am
Forest Corp NSW advises logging trucks will be using McPhillips Rd for hauling operations until further notice.
Visitors are advised to proceed along McPhillips Road with care and drive with caution for approaching heavy vehicles.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.36am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 2.03pm
Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.57am
Closed roads in New England National Park until 31 August due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Road blocks have been installed on the Horseshoe road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north and at Kilprotay road Intersection to the south. In addition, Kilprotay road has developed a natural road blockage about 3.5 km from the intersection with the Horseshoe road.
Two significant events have been identified, affecting the roading network in New England National Park:
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 22 Apr 2025, 4.12pm to Sun 4 May 2025, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10.30am
Access to Sherwood Creek Nature Reserve will be limited on 3 May 2025 due to the Coffs Coast Car Rally being held in the adjoining State Forest Area. Road closures are expected on Waihou Road and Gentle Annie Road while the event is being held.
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Applies from Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.13pm
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 28 April to Saturday 31 May 2025 due to road repair works.
The following facilities will be closed for the duration
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Mount Babyl trail and tower area will be accessible from the north only. Permission for access via the Bruxner Highway during works must be sought from the ranger through the NPWS Kyogle Office.
The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will not be accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for the duration of the closure, contact the owner for more information.
There will be no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 1.30pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 1.41pm
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 28 April to Friday 2 May 2025 while Woolgoolga Creek Road is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Coffs Coast Area office on 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 9.03am
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi. Access to Dalmorton campground is by the Old Grafton Road from the Glen Innes (Western) end only, or from Chaelundi Road from the south. To access Chaelundi Road you will need to either enter via Marengo Road at Hernani, or via Sheepstation Creek Road at Dundurrabin. These roads are only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off-road caravans.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of June 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Tue 15 Oct 2024, 1.14pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.04pm
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations from 8am 16 October 2024 to 16 April 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.44pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 4.01pm
Culmaran Valley Track will be partially closed from 17 April 2025 due to cyclone damage with a full closure scheduled for May whilst repairs take place. The trail is expected to re-open by 7 June in time for the June long weekend.
The Culmaran Loop Walk will remain open until the full repair works in May and will re-open inline with the main Valley Track.
Cambridge Plateau picnic area will remain open and accessible for visitors during track works.
Alternative walks are available at Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 10.00am to Fri 2 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.54am
The following parks and reserves will be closed from 10am Sunday 27 April to 5pm Friday 2 May 2025 for an aerial pest control operation:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.05pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.00am
The following walking tracks are closed until 30 June 2025 due to extensive damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
Some sections of Wonga Walk remain open including:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.12am
For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until Monday 2 June due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.35am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10.49am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 1 April 2025 to Wednesday 1 October 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats using Felixer unit.
The program will take place in Bundjalung National Park.
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). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS Alstonville office for more information on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Sat 31 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.00am
Riverside campground and day-use area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Saturday 31 May 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Hike in access to the Apsley River from Budds Mare is still permitted during this time, but facilities at Riverside will remain closed to park visitors.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5.26pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 4.24pm
The following sections of Never Never Picnic area are closed from Sunday 9 February 2025 to Monday 28 July 2025:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.45pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 4.10pm
The following sections of Wonga walk will be closed from 24 February 2025 to the end of July 2025 due to construction works:
You can still access Wonga walk to Crystal Showers and Hardwood Lookout but must return back the same way.
Penalties apply for non compliance.
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Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.09am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.42am
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:
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 Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.50am to Sun 22 Jun 2025, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 8.31am
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th March 2025 to the 22nd June 2025 on the following reserves:
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.14am
The Walking track is currently closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Alstonville office on 02 66270 200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2025, 7.08pm
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed until further notice, due to damage from coastal erosion.
Please find Crown Lands bridge replacement project info at https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/whats-happening/projects/remediation-works-crown-land
The bridge crossing provides access:
Reflections Holiday Parks have closed the bridge until further notice, due to an engineering assessment deeming the bridge unsafe for pedestrians.
If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:
Green Bluff is alternatively 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.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.54am
The historic heritage village of Dalmorton will be closed to visitors from 8am Monday 20 January 2025. This closure is to allow for works to be undertaken on operational infrastructure within the village. Road access through the village will not be impacted, and the Dalmorton campground to the south of the village remains open.
Please do not enter closed areas. 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 Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.46am
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:
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 Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.47am
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 28 Apr 2025, 8.46am
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 Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 8.29am
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 6.05pm
Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).
The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.49am
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 Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.26am
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 Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 2.16pm
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10.49am
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:
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 Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 3.26pm
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: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.25am
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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