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School incursion: Learn about Gumbaynggirr life

North Coast

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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 7.46am to Mon 3 Aug 2026, 4.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 4.58pm

Closed areas: Bindarray Picnic Area Closed for works

Bindarray Picnic Area is closed to the public from Monday 6 July to Monday 3rd August due to construction works.

There will be no access possible via vehicle or pedestrians during this time.

 

The closed area is from the gate at the northern end of Jersery Bull Rd (near junction with Pine Rd) and south to Bindarray Picnic Area.

There is no change to any access to Pine Rd.

 

Construction of a new pedestrian suspension bridge across the Urumbilium River near Bindarray Picnic Area will provide improved access to the site once works are completed.

This project is part of the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, which will provide a new public walking track from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre to Bindarray Picnic Area. 

 

Any enquiries, please call NPWS Coffs on 02 6652 0900

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Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2026, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jun 2026, 4.54pm

Closed areas: Urumbilum Falls timber bridge closed - Bindarri NP

The timber bridge which provides access from Urumbilum Falls Carpark east across Urumbilum Creek to the Urumbilum Falls Day Use Area is closed.

 

This closure is necessary due to the surface fill on this elevated timber bridge eroding, causing it to be unsafe for walkers. 

 

For alternate access, options are to use the shallow road ford adjacent (only in times of low water flow), or alternatively consider the flagged walking track to access Urumbilum Falls. 

 

NPWS will be rerouting and improving the walking track access to Urumbilum Falls as part of the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk over the next two years. This project is already planned and funded, with on-ground work underway in other sectors. 

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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 10.54am

Closed areas: Sid Burke Rest Area closed for works

Please be advised Sid Burke Rest Area is closed until further notice.

Emergency works are being undertaken to fix vandalised amenities building.

 

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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.39am

Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed

Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed as the bridge was removed due to damage. A new bridge will be built in its place, please see below link for details. 

The bridge crossing provides access:

  • to Reflections Holiday Park
  • from Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.

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 still 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.

Read more about the bridge replacement. https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/projects-and-public-notices/projects/moonee-beach-pedestrian-bridge 

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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 28 Jun 2026, 11.50am

Safety alerts: Sherwood Forest Drive is 4wd and dry weather only

Sherwood Forest Drive is a 4WD, dry weather only road. 

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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 8.57am

Safety alerts: Safety Alert - Changed Road conditions: Waihou Rd 5T load limit

Waihou Rd has a 5 Tonne load limit due to a damaged bridge and a damaged culvert.  

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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 9.08am

Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure

Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. 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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