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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 11.00am to Fri 26 Mar 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2020, 2.58pm
Closed parks: Closed area - bushfire damage
The majority of Cathedral Rock National Park is closed due to bushfire damage.
- Cathedral Rock track is open
- Barokee picnic area and campground will open from Monday 1 June 2020
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Fri 29 May 2020, 12.50pm to Mon 15 Jun 2020, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2020, 1.03pm
Closed areas: Gaagal Wanggaan campgrounds closed
Gaagal Wanggaan campgrounds are closed to Monday 15 June 2020 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible, however, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2020, 10.08am
Closed areas: Tapin Tops National Park bushfire impact
Walking tracks within the reserve (Potaroo Falls Rainforest circuit, Red Cedar walk and Rowleys Rock) are closed and will reopen once dangerous tree works are complete and tree assessments finalised.
Dingo Tops rest area is open now for day use although there are currently no toilet facilities.
All public roads and trails are open through the reserve.
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Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.07pm to Mon 1 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2020, 9.36am
Closed areas: Thungutti campground available for bookings from 1 June 2020
Thungutti campground is closed 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.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 2.50pm to Fri 5 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2020, 4.29pm
Closed areas: Kylies Beach Campground - Closed
This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Friday 6th June 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.42pm to Wed 1 Jul 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2020, 4.28pm
Closed areas: Racecourse Campground - Closed
This park is closed due to essential scheduled maintenance works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Weds 1st July 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 65 616700
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.35pm to Wed 1 Jul 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2020, 4.27pm
Closed areas: Indian Head Campground - Closed
This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on 1st July 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 16 Apr 2020, 4.51pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2020, 3.15pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to fire
This park is closed due to bushfire damage. Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Monitor this website for updates on closures.
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Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.12pm to Mon 1 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2020, 2.33pm
Closed areas: Closed campgrounds
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.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2020, 1.43pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 4.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Karamea Homestead
Karamea Homestead in Curracabundi National Park is closed from Tuesday 7 April to Tuesday 30 June 2020 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible, however, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 5.32pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 2.05pm
Closed areas: Campground and picnic area closures
All campgrounds and associated picnic areas in this park are closed until 1 June 2020. If you would like to stay at a campground 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.You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Wed 27 May 2020, 9.09am to Fri 19 Jun 2020, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 1.13pm
Closed areas: Aerial drone weed spraying - walking tracks closed
Aerial spot spraying of bitou bush using a drone will occur on the Big Hill escarpment around Big Hill Back Beach in Limeburners Creek National Park from Monday 8 June to Tuesday 30 June 2020. All walking trails in the area will be closed and signage will be erected on site during operations.
The spraying will use Roundup Biactive in accordance with the APVMA Permit 12363.
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Applies from Tue 26 May 2020, 4.27pm to Fri 19 Jun 2020, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 11.38am
Other planned events: Aerial drone weed spraying
Aerial spot spraying of Groundsel Bush using a drone will occur in remote areas in along the south west boundary of Crowdy Bay National Park during the period of Wednesday 28 May to Wednesday 3 June 2020, using Roundup Biactive in accordance with APVMA Permit 12363.
Aerial spraying will occur in the following areas:
Monday 8 June 2020 to Tuesday 30 June 2020 - Diamond Head escarpment in Crowdy Bay National Park. All walking trails in the area will be closed and signage will be erected on site during operations.
Monday 8 June 2020 to Tuesday 30 June 2020 - Camden Head escarpment in Kattang Nature Reserve. All walking trails in the area will be closed and signage will be erected on site during operations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 11.29am to Mon 1 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2020, 4.32pm
Closed areas: Sea Acres Rainforest Centre closed
Sea Acres Rainforest Centre is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still contact us by phone on 02 6582 3355 or email.
Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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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.
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Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2020, 1.47pm
Closed areas: Tracks and trails - post fire safety risk
The Cliff Face walking track is closed due to post fire tree danger. Brush Turkey walking track is open. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300. Alternatively call the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Wed 18 Mar 2020, 10.25am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2020, 4.01pm
Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves- Coffs Coast 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 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 17 Apr 2020, 11.46am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2020, 2.45pm
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.
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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.
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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2020, 3.47pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 1.44pm
Closed areas: Some areas of Crowdy Bay National Park closed due to bush fire damage
Some parts of this park are closed due to recent bush fire damage. The closed areas are:
- Crowdy Gap campground and Crowdy Gap walking track
- Kylies Hut walk-in campground
- Diamond Head Loop walk
- Forest walking track
- Mermaid lookout and Metcalfes walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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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.
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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.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2020, 8.21am
Safety alerts: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting operation
An aerial and ground baiting operation will take place in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area, Wallabadah Nature Reserve, Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park, Crawney Pass National Park, Curracabundi National Park and State Conservation Area, Mernot Nature Reserve, Monkeycot Nature Reserve and Watchimbark Nature Reserve from Tuesday 31 March to Wednesday 30 September 2020. Meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison will be used. The program is for the control of wild dog and foxes. Baiting locations are identified by signs.
Please remember that domestic pests are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2020, 12.34pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2020, 1.57pm
Closed areas: Public toilet closure
The Public toilets in Macquarie Nature Reserve are currently closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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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.
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Applies from Sun 27 Oct 2019, 9.50am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2020, 1.47pm
Closed parks: Innes Ruins closed due to fire
Innes Ruins is closed due to fire damage. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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