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Racecourse campground

Goolawah National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 17 July 2025, 9.48am

Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.26pm to Mon 8 Sep 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 9.48am.

Closed areas: Racecourse Campground Closed

Following the effects of severe weather across the Mid North Coast the Racecourse campground will remain closed until Monday 8 September.

For more information contact the local park office.

Penalties apply for non-compliance

 

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.28am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Aug 2025, 10.38am

Closed areas: Googik Track partial closure

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting essential repairs and maintenance on a bridge along the Googik Track, Lake Innes Nature Reserve from Monday 4 August 2025 until Sunday 31 August 2025, subject to weather conditions.

 

The Googik Track will be closed between Chestnut Road and Geebung Drive, and no pedestrian or bicycle access will be permitted between closure points during this time.

 

Visitors are advised to use Geebung Drive entrance to access the Googik Track whilst works are underway.

 

We understand that this closure is inconvenient, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

 

For further information, please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay on (02) 6588 5555 or npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.46am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.56am

Closed areas: Hat head NP walking tracks closed due to severe weather event

Due to severe storm activity, all walking tracks will be closed until they have been assessed and deemed safe.

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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.43am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.46am

Closed areas: Limeburners Creek NP walking track closures due to severe weather

Due to severe storm activity, all walking tracks will be closed until they have been assessed and deemed safe.

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Applies from Sat 2 Aug 2025, 10.53am to Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 11.06am

Closed areas: Gap Beach Road closed

Gap Beach Road in Hat Head NP is closed from both northern and southern access points with gates locked until further notice due to hazardous slippery, wet conditions. The closure will remain in place pending further assessment after the wet event ends.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 9.39am

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, 8:30-3pm.

Check out their website for upcoming events: https://www.homeatroto.com.au/

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 8.46am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/racecourse-campground/local-alerts

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