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Applies from Fri 20 May 2022, 2.22pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 May 2022, 4.27pm
Safety alerts: Be cautious on tracks and surfaces
Erosion and surface damages are present on walking tracks, road surfaces and managed areas across national parks of the Hastings Macleay Area following significant and prolonged rainfall events. Remediation works are scheduled as weather permits. Please take care and be aware of the conditions when visiting these national parks.
For more information, contact the local NPWS offices: Hastings on 02 6588 5555 or Macleay on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Thu 19 May 2022, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 May 2022, 5.09pm
Closed areas: Gap Beach Road closure - road condition impassible
Gap Beach Road is currently closed to all public vehicle access due to the poor road condition following recent persistent rain events.
This road will re-open when it is safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance with this closure. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 16 May 2022, 3.31pm to Fri 27 May 2022, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 May 2022, 4.19pm
Other planned events: Notice of Bitou Bush Aerial Spray Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be spraying bitou bush by helicopter between 16th and 27th May 2022. Some beaches, headlands, roads and walking tracks in Hat Head NP, Goolawah NP and Limeburners NP will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take approximately 4 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Please contact the local NPWS Macleay Office for more information on (02) 6561 6700.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 May 2022, 4.24pm
Closed areas: 1st and 2nd Bay campgrounds closed
The following areas are closed until 1 July 2022 due to severe erosion damage to enable repairs to be undertaken:
- 1st Bay campground
- 2nd Bay campground
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sun 16 May 2021, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 8.03pm
Other incidents: Cedar Park toilet
The toilet at Cedar Park has been damaged by a fallen tree and is out of order. NPWS are working towards a replacement and there are no other toilet facilities available at the picnic area.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Mermaid Pools
Access to Mermaid Pools is permanently closed including for swimming. Sudden large swells and tides create major waves that wash over the rocks and pools.
Do not access this area. The severe conditions at this site have caused a number of significant injuries and deaths in the past.
Mermaid Pools have never been a designated visitor site due to the extreme nature of the surf and tides at this location. There is no approved public access walking track to Mermaid Pools.
For further information call the NPWS Verges Creek area office on 02 6561 6700.
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