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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 6.00am to Fri 24 Mar 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 10.12am
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial weed spraying
The following river corridors in Guy Fawkes River National Park are closed from 6am Monday 20 March to 8pm Friday 24 March 2023, to allow aerial weed spraying to occur::
- Guy Fawkes River
- Pantons Creek
- Chaelundi Creek
Do not enter these areas during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 10 Mar 2023, 10.01am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 9.47am
Other planned events: Shelley Head campground access
Access to Shelley Head campground is available via Lake Arragan campground.
Access from the north (Mara Creek and Angourie) is closed to repair landslips along Yuraygir coastal walk. Northern access is expected to reopen in early April 2023.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 10.39pm
Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed until further notice, due to damage from coastal erosion.
The bridge crossing provides access:
- To Reflections Holiday Park
- From Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.
Reflections Holiday Parks have closed the bridge until further notice, due to an engineering assessment deeming the bridge unsafe for pedestrians.
If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:
- West along Moonee Beach Road to the south-west corner of the shopping centre
- South along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Highway
- South onto southern end of North Solitary Drive
- East onto North Sapphire Road to the beach access at Beachstone Cafe
Green Bluff is alternatively accessible from the south via Rutile trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire.
Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on 02 6653 6552.
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Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 10.19am
Safety alerts: Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campground access
Access to Station Creek and Pebbly Beach campgrounds is currently via Bacoongerie Road and McPhillips Road.
Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds are only accessible by high clearance 4WD vehicles. This includes water crossings which can change quickly depending on local rainfall and tidal conditions.
Access to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds is dependent on Clarence Valley Council (CVC) and Forestry Corporation road infrastructure.
Information on the trafficability of these roads can be found here:
For more information, call the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 2.00pm to Sat 25 Mar 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 8.54am
Closed areas: Areas closed for pest control operation
Nymboida National Park to the west of the Nymboida River, as well as Nymboida River campground on the eastern bank of the Nymboida River, are closed from 2pm Sunday 19 March 2023 until 10am Saturday 25 March 2023, for a pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 23 Feb 2023, 3.07pm to Sun 26 Mar 2023, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 11.47am
Closed areas: Illaroo campground
Illaroo campground is closed from Sunday 26 February 2023 to Sunday 26 March 2023 due to bitumen seal road upgrade works.
Only local residential traffic to Sandon Village and north Minnie Water is allowed access through this area.
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Applies from Sun 12 Feb 2023, 3.31pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.20am
Closed areas: Tea Trees Falls Walk Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
The Tea Trees Falls Walk Temporarily Closed for Maintenance from Monday 13th February till Friday 31st March.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm to Tue 19 Dec 2023, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 2.14pm
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety and is expected to re-open for the Xmas school holidays (ie 20 December 2023).
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Feb 2023, 3.16pm
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk - River crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli river crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon river crossing - call 0407 362 118
- Corindi/Red Rock river crossing - No commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 28 Oct 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Feb 2023, 10.18am
Closed areas: Diggers Beach Southern Lookout closed
The beach lookout platform at the southern Diggers Beach carpark is closed due to coastal erosion damage.
Beach access remains at this location. Similar coastal/surfbreak viewlines are accessible from the adjacent path and from the beach.
An engineering assessment has deemed the structure unsafe for public access due to undercutting.
City of Coffs Harbour asset manage this structure (in joint park management with NPWS) - planning is currently underway to determine the next actions for this damaged structure.
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Applies from Mon 29 Nov 2021, 8.00am to Mon 1 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.30am
Safety alerts: Changed conditions due to ongoing unpredictable flooding
The Guy Fawkes River catchment area is at risk of unpredictable flooding, which can occur without warning.
This includes Bicentennial National trail, the overnight wilderness walk, and any other travel along the river corridors.
It is strongly advisable to delay visiting until conditions are more favourable, unless well prepared.
Flooding can leave walkers and horse riders stranded for extended periods. This is a remote location with no roads or mobile phone reception. Ensure you are well prepared for unforeseen extended isolation. Carry extra food and have a communication plan in place with friends or family. Helicopter evacuation is the only safe retrieval method in most of the reserve.
In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 20 Feb 2023, 9.39am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Feb 2023, 12.12pm
Closed areas: Mara Creek picnic area and Yuraygir coastal walk closure
Mara Creek picnic area and the northern section of Yuraygir coastal walk from Mara Creek to Shelley Beach will be closed from Monday 20 February 2023, to repair damage from a landslip.
The walking track is expected to reopen on Saturday 1 April 2023, pending completion.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2022, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Feb 2023, 11.04am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground-based pest program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat and manufactured bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be conducted from Friday 1 July until Thursday 30 June 2023.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 3 Mar 2022, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Feb 2023, 12.07pm
Other incidents: Bald Knob Tick Gate Road Closed
The Bald Knob Tick Gate Road is closed to all traffic. The road formation has been damaged in the Pidgeon Gully area by heavy rainfall.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jul 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Feb 2023, 3.13pm
Closed parks: Waihou Road closed
Waihou Road is closed to all vehicles. This closure is a result of significant damage sustained during flooding events, causing the road to collapse.
Please travel via an alternative route. The failure is located on the eastern end of Waihou Road.
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 7.56am
Closed areas: Suttons road closed due to storm damage
Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic for safety reasons following a pavement collapse during recent wet weather. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens Roads.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 2.45pm
Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed
The Never Never picnic area shelter is closed due to damage sustained during extended wet weather. The closure will remain in place until the shelter is assessed by an engineer.
Walking tracks and Never Never picnic area remain open.
For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 27 Oct 2022, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Feb 2023, 8.40am
Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
- Eagles Nest walking track
- All access to Weeping Rock
- The lower eastern section of Lyrebird track including Tree Fern Valley
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 31 Oct 2022, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Mar 2023, 8.54am
Closed areas: Upper Ebor Falls closed for construction
The Upper Ebor Falls precinct is closed from November 2022 until June 2023 (subject to change) to allow NPWS to rebuild facilities lost in the 2019/2020 bushfires, including a new viewing platform. During this time there will be no access to the following areas:
- Upper Ebor Falls picnic area
- Upper Ebor Falls lookout
- Public toilets at Upper Ebor Falls
- Walking track between Upper and Lower Ebor Falls picnic areas
- Ebor Village walking track
The Lower Ebor Falls picnic area and toilets will remain open, with limited views of Ebor Falls.
Additional public toilets are located on the eastern side of Waterfall Way at Ebor Sports ground.
Please do not enter construction areas and follow all signage or directions from staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Feb 2023, 3.27pm
Closed areas: Sections of New England NP closed
Southern sections of the New England National Park are closed due to flood event impacts. Hickeys Creek Road and West End Road are closed until further notice.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 6.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 6.05pm
Safety alerts: Gordons Road Bridge Closed
The bridge on Gordons Road is closed until further notice due to structural failure. The bridge is not safe to cross.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Coffs Coast on 66520900.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Feb 2023, 8.40am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bongil Bongil National Park from Wednesday 10 August 2022 to Tuesday 28 February 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 more information, please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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