Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.52pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jul 2021, 10.03am

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

Cockerawombeeba Road is closed due to flood damage. Repairs and maintenance by Forestry Corp due for completion 31st August 2021.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Werrikimbe National Park
  • Plateau Beech campground

Applies from Tue 8 Jun 2021, 10.34am to Mon 26 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jul 2021, 5.37pm

Closed areas: Racecourse trail partial closure

Racecourse trail is closed to vehicles for bridge construction approximately 100m west of Brushy Mountain campground to Spokes Mountain trail. Visitors can access Brushy Mountain campground via Hastings Forest Way.

For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Werrikimbe National Park

Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 11.25am to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 4.16pm

Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage - Hastings/Macleay area

Several parks in the Hastings-Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage.

Camping is not permitted in closed parks.

These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, campgrounds and other park facilities. Parks will be reopened as soon as they are safe to access. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Kumbatine National Park
• Kumbatine State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.46pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 4.15pm

Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park closed due to flood damage

Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive flood damage to roads, bridges, walking tracks and picnic areas. 

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• Willi Willi National Park

Applies from Thu 10 Jun 2021, 11.39am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jun 2021, 1.12pm

Other planned events: Oxley Highway closed between Gingers Creek and Mount Seaview

The Oxley Highway between Gingers Creek and Mount Seaview Road is closed due to landslides. Travellers are advised to access campgrounds and visitor areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Werrikimbe National Park and Cottan-Bimbang National Park via Walcha.

This closure is estimated to be resolved by late-July 2021. Please check back for updates. For more information, please call the local office.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
• Werrikimbe National Park

Applies from Tue 25 May 2021, 7.53pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 May 2021, 9.20am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using red meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes and Wild Dogs.

The program will be continuous and ongoing between Sunday 30 May 2021 and Saturday 30 October 2021 in the following, parks, reserves and state conservation areas:

• Captains Creek Nature Reserve
• Koreelah National Park
• Tooloom National Park
• Yabbra National Park
• Mount Clunie National Park
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
• Nymboida National Park
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve
• Banyabba Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Ramornie National Park
• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
• Bindarri National Park
• Cascade National Park
• Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
• Cunnawarra National Park
• Dorrigo National Park
• Dunggir National Park
• Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• New England National Park
• Ngambaa Nature Reserve
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
• Serpentine Nature Reserve
• Boonanghi Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Carrai Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Cottan-Bimbang National Park
• Kumbatine National Park
• Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
• Pee Dee Nature Reserve,
• The Castles Nature Reserve
• The Cells State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi 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 the following NPWS area offices:

• Richmond River on 02 6627 0200
• Clarence on 02 6641 1500
• Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900
• Hastings/Macleay on 02 6652 0900

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Kumbatine National Park
• Kumbatine State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi National Park