Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2019, 1.42pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Sep 2019, 3.18pm

Fires - Advice: Shark Creek 2

There is a fire in this park called Shark Creek 2. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Angourie Bay picnic area
  • Angourie to Brooms Head
  • Angourie walking track
  • Mara Creek picnic area
  • Shelley Head campground
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2019, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Sep 2019, 11.00am

Closed areas: Part of Yuraygir coastal walk closed - bushfire damage

Yuraygir coastal walk is closed from Angourie to Lake Arragan due to bushfire damage. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 66411 500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Thu 5 Sep 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2019, 1.32pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Coffs Coast area

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Coffs Coast Regional Park
• Garby Nature Reserve
• Moonee Beach Nature Reserve
• Sherwood Nature Reserve
• South West Solitary Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 20 Aug 2019, 8.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Aug 2019, 8.45pm

Fires - Not Applicable: Smoke Sighting

There is a fire in this park called Smoke Sighting. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park

Applies from Wed 17 Jul 2019, 11.54am to Fri 13 Mar 2020, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2019, 12.05pm

Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program - Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

A 1080 fox baiting program will be conducted in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve from Monday 5 August 2019 until Friday 28 February 2020. This program is vitally important to the long-term survival of threatened and endangered shorebirds, including the pied oystercatcher.

Dogs are not permitted in NSW national parks. Non-target animals may be affected by 1080 baits. Ensure that dogs are not exposed to the risk of poison baits. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6657 2309.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Moonee Beach Nature Reserve
  • Moonee Creek canoe route

Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2019, 9.37am

Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest management program underway

NPWS is monitoring wild dogs and foxes and running a 1080 wild dog and fox pest management program in the following national parks:

• Everlasting Swamp National Park
• Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area
• Yuraygir National Park
• Yuraygir State Conservation Area

Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals are not permitted in NSW national parks, reserves and state conservation areas. Please be aware of the baiting programs and avoid bait stations in all areas, at all times. There will be signs up in areas where baits have been laid, indicating the date the baits were placed.

These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.

We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions and associated restricted access. NPWS may also run additional programs following these initial programs, depending on wild dog activity. 

For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
• Yuraygir State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 30 Apr 2019, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2019, 9.46am

Safety alerts: Barcoongere Way not recommended for vehicles

Please use McPhillips Road, off the new Pacific Highway, to get to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds. Barcoongere Way is not recommended for any vehicles due to severe road damage.

For more information, call the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Pebbly Beach campground - Yuraygir National Park
  • Station Creek campground

Applies from Tue 26 Feb 2019, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jul 2019, 1.44pm

Closed areas: Grey Cliff stairs closed

The stairs from Grey Cliff campground to the beach are closed. The stairs have been washed away because of the large swell from Cyclone Oma. Visitors can't access the beach via these stairs.

Visitors can access the beach via the old vehicle beach access point 250m north of the stairs.

For more information, please call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds

Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Dec 2018, 11.40am

Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk - river crossing contacts

The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details have changed. The current details are:

• Wooli river crossing - call 0439 409 909 
• Sandon river crossing - call 0407 362 118
• Corindi/Red Rock river crossing - call 0403 015 412  

For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2015, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2019, 11.51am

Closed areas: Angourie Back Beach - staircase removed

Walkers on the Yuraygir Coastal Walk are advised that the staircase at the southern end of Angourie Back Beach has been removed due to safety concerns. All walkers should commence the walk via the track at Mara Creek picnic area, as there is no longer access from the beach. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Grafton NPWS office on (02) 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Angourie Bay picnic area
  • Angourie to Brooms Head
  • Mara Creek picnic area
  • Shelley Head campground
  • Yuraygir coastal walk