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Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.27pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2020, 3.11pm.
This campground is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 66411 500.
Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2020, 1.23pm
Mara Creek picnic area in Yuraygir National Park is closed due to bushfire damage.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2020, 12.00pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2020, 3.59pm
Some walking tracks in Cathedral Rock National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 10 Sep 2020, 3.57pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2020, 11.49am
Platypus Flat is still recovering from the 2019/20 bushfires. One of the two toilet blocks was destroyed by these fires. Until a new facility is constructed, a set of portaloos are available for campers to use in addition to the surviving toilet block.
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Applies from Mon 14 Sep 2020, 3.08pm to Tue 22 Dec 2020, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Sep 2020, 3.25pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in this park from Tuesday 23 June to Tuesday 22 December 2020. This program will use meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local area office for more information or 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 2.32pm to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2020, 2.46pm
The Chalet and The Residence are closed for renovations until early December 2020.
For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 12.34pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2020, 12.38pm
Vehicle access to Doon Goonge campground and Shannon Creek forest drive is not available. The 2019/20 bushfires have resulted in major landslips on state forest, and two major bridges have been destroyed. To access the campground, use Quartz Road.
Please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
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Applies from Thu 3 Sep 2020, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2020, 1.21pm
There is no firewood being provided for Station Creek and Pebbly Beach campgrounds. Please bring your own firewood if camping in these areas.
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Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2020, 5.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2020, 4.25pm
The footbridge over Boambee creek has been closed by Coffs Harbour City Council until further notice as it has has been deemed structurally unsafe for pedestrian use. The footbridge is part of Solitary Islands Coastal Walk.
Please use an alternative route, either via Hogbin Drive for a dry crossing, or where safe wading the creek upstream of the railway bridge at low tide. For more information, call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2020, 4.11pm
NSW National Parks is monitoring wild dogs and foxes and running a 1080 pest management program:
There will be signs at baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 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.
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.
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.
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Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2020, 9.50am
Wahoo Road in Sherwood Nature Reserve is closed from Wednesday 8 April 2020 to Tuesday 30 June 2020, due to a damaged bridge. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 8 Jul 2020, 1.45pm to Wed 30 Sep 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2020, 3.12pm
The following areas are closed due to ongoing safety works, steep slippery clay surfaces and high tree risk:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2020, 1.51pm
Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected.
The following areas are closed:
Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check this website for updates on closures.
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Applies from Wed 5 Aug 2020, 3.15pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 3.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jul 2020, 3.42pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using buried meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is being undertaken to protect threatened shorebirds and will be ongoing between Tuesday 11 August 2020 and Sunday 28 February 2021 in Bongil Bongil National Park.
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 Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 23 Jul 2020, 3.00pm to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2020, 3.55pm
Roadworks are happening on Middle Creek Bridge from Thursday 23 July to Monday 30 November 2020. Sherwood Creek Road is closed at Middle Creek Bridge during this time. The only access to the Middle Creek / Scout Falls area is from the Glenreagh side. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadworks signs.
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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2020, 11.54am to Sun 28 Mar 2021, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2020, 8.49am
A 1080 fox baiting program will be conducted in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve from Tuesday 11 August 2020 until Sunday 28 February 2021. 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 66520900.
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Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2020, 8.17am to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 8.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2020, 8.49am
On the Brinerville section of the Wilderness walk there are several buildings destroyed by bushfire that contain asbestos. These sites are identified with warning signs. Walkers must not approach any destroyed buildings due to the risks from burnt/friable asbestos. The asbestos will be removed in the coming months as part of bushfire recovery works.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 16 Jun 2020, 2.58pm to Tue 22 Dec 2020, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 9.37am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in this park from Tuesday 23 June to Tuesday 22 December 2020. This program will use meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local area office for more information.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 10.03am
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details have changed. The current details are:
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.27pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2020, 3.11pm
This campground is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 66411 500.
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Applies from Tue 30 Apr 2019, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 10.03am
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.
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Applies from Tue 26 Feb 2019, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jul 2019, 1.44pm
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.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2015, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2019, 11.51am
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.
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Nymboi-Binderay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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