Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 12.38pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 3.34pm

Closed areas: Camping not permitted - East Kunderang Homestead and Green Gully track closed

Campgrounds, East Kunderang Homestead and Green Gully track are closed to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. If you would like to stay here after 1 June you’ll need to revisit this webpage and make a booking. From 1 June, all campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit. . Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.59pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 2.42pm

Closed areas: Camping not permitted

Camping, including caravans and motorhomes, is not permissible in this national park until 1 June 2020. If you would like to stay at a campground or cabin after 1 June you’ll need to revisit this webpage and make a booking. From 1 June, all campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.

Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.24pm to Tue 23 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2020, 10.52am

Closed areas: Cottages closed

Cottages in this park are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.07pm to Mon 1 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2020, 10.40am

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed

All campgrounds in this park are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 3.23pm to Thu 18 Jun 2020, 3.36pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2020, 4.04pm

Other planned events: 1080 aerial pest management program underway

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be conducted between Monday 18 May and Thursday 18 June 2020 in the following parks:

• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• Serpentine Nature Reserve
• New England National Park (Majors Point area and Barren Mountain area)
• Moount Hyland Nature Reserve and Mount Hyland State Conservation Area
• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve

There will be signs at all baiting areas.

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 in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information call NPWS Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

Applies from Thu 5 Mar 2020, 9.24am to Fri 29 May 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2020, 9.42am

Closed parks: Closed areas due to bushfire

Cottan-Bimbang National Park and State Conservation Area have been damaged by bushfires. Maxwell Flat picnic area is open. However, Myrtle Scrub scenic drive is closed until Saturday 30 May 2020. Please monitor this website for further updates and alerts. Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Applies from Fri 17 Apr 2020, 11.46am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2020, 11.58am

Closed areas: Wilderness walk closed

This walk is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. This walk is expected to reopen on Tuesday 30 June 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 66520 900.

Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.18pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 4.20pm

Closed areas: Majority of Werrikimbe National Park closed - bushfire damage

The majority of Werrikimbe National Park and State Conservation Area are closed due to bushfire damage.

• Mooraback picnic area is open
• Cobcroft picnic area and walking track are due to open on Saturday 30 May 2020
• Hastings Forest Way touring route is closed
• Brushy Mountain and Plateau Beech campgrounds, picnic aeas and walking tracks are closed.
• Racecourse and Coachwood trails are closed

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.39pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 1.30pm

Closed areas: Campground closed

Maxwells Flat is closed to camping until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 3.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.47pm

Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park

Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage. Hastings Forest Way is also closed due to extensive damage during recent bushfires in the area.

Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2020, 1.54pm

Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves - Hastings Macleay area

This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Tuesday 30 June 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168.