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Applies from Tue 18 May 2021, 6.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 9.31am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday Friday 14 May and Monday 31 May 2021 in:
- Crowdy Bay National Park
- Lake Innes State Conservation Area
- Queens Lake State Conservation Area
- Innes Ruins Historic Site
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information please call NPWS Hastings Macleay Area Office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 4.53pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 9.05am
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to unsafe conditions
A number of walking tracks are closed from Monday 5 April to Monday 31 May 2021 due to significant localised rain and flooding resulting in unsafe conditions. The closed tracks are:
- Jack Perkins track
- Hungry Road to the junction with Connors track at Kemps Headland
- Kinchela Trig lookout walk
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 8.54am to Thu 1 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 8.49am
Closed areas: Road access to Gap Beach North
Road access to Gap Beach North is closed from Monday 19 April 2021 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 due to damage caused by flooding. Road access to Gap Beach South has now reopened.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 14 May 2021, 11.11am to Fri 4 Jun 2021, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 May 2021, 12.11pm
Safety alerts: Port Macquarie coastal walk repairs underway
Maintenance works will occur on the Port Macquarie coastal walk between Shelly Beach and North Miners Beach from Friday 14 May to Friday 11 June 2021.
Visitors will still be able to access this section of the trail up until Sunday 23 May 2021 with local diversions in place. This section will then be closed from Monday 24 May to Sunday 6 June 2021 to allow replacement of hand rails on exposed sections of walking trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 11.25am to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.39am
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage - Hastings-Macleay area
Several parks in the Hastings-Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage.
Camping is not permitted in closed parks.
These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, campgrounds and other park facilities. Parks will be reopened as soon as they are safe to access. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.
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Applies from Tue 4 May 2021, 9.00am to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 8.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 9.49am
Closed areas: Sea Acres Boardwalk partially closed
The Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk will be partially closed from Tuesday the 4th of May 2021 to allow for maintenence of the structure. Most of the boardwalk remains open allowing out and back access from both directions. The access fee is reduced to half price. The boardwalk will be re opened completely on weekends, public holidays and school holidays and returned to full price.
This work will be ongoing through the winter months and its duration will be weather dependent.
The Rainforest Centre, Cafe and Coastal walk remain open.
For Further informaiton please call the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre on 5534 2770 or email seaacres@environment.nsw.gov.au
This partial closure will be reviewed on 1 June 2021.
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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.26am
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 Fri 3 Jul 2020, 7.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 5.00pm
Safety alerts: Poor water quality in Lake Cathie and Lake Innes
Please be aware of potential poor water quality in Lake Innes and Lake Cathie. Please don't swim in Lake Cathie or Lake Innes or eat any products from either of the lakes until further notice.
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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 9.32am
Closed areas: Roto House closed
The historic Roto House within Roto House Historic Site is closed for until further notice. Reopening planning is underway for after the Covid restrictions change.
The grounds and carpark of Roto House Historic Site remain open to the public.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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