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Moonpar Forest drive

North Coast

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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.35pm

Closed areas: Closed roads due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred in New England National Park

Closed roads in New England National Park until 31 August due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Road blocks have been installed on the Horseshoe road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north and at Kilprotay road Intersection to the south. In addition, Kilprotay road has developed a natural road blockage about 3.5 km from the intersection with the Horseshoe road.

Two significant events have been identified, affecting the roading network in New England National Park:

  • Horseshoe road – culvert blow out and undermining of road, no through access
  • Kilprotay road – major landslip (~3.5km from the top intersection with the Horseshoe road), no through access

 

These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.54pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.14pm

Closed areas: Campground closed due to damage from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

The following campground and picnic area is closed until Friday 2 May due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:

  • Cod Hole campground and picnic area, Nymboi-Binderay National Park

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 1.04pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.13pm

Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to severe damage from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

The following walking tracks are closed until 28 March 2025 due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:

  • Never Never picnic area, Dorrigo National Park
  • Casuarina Falls circuit, Dorrigo National Park
  • Blackbutt walking track, Dorrigo National Park
  • Rosewood Creek walking track, Dorrigo National Park

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.05pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.10pm

Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The following walking tracks are closed until 30 June 2025 due to extensive damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:

  • Wonga walk (excluding section from Lyrebird Link to The Glade), Dorrigo National Park
  • Crystal Showers Falls walk, Dorrigo National Park
  • Red Cedar Falls walking track, Dorrigo National Park
  • Slingsby trail and Syndicate Ridge track, Dorrigo National Park

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.52pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.56pm

Closed areas: Walking track closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the New England Wilderness walk is closed until Friday 11 April due to potential damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The walk will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Sun 9 Feb 2025, 12.42pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.14am

Closed areas: Never Never picnic area partial closure

Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday 9 February 2025 to Friday 11 April 2025. The closed areas are:

  • Southern end of Never Never picnic area
  • Never Never picnic shelter
  • Never Never picnic shelter carpark

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 15 Oct 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2025, 8.27pm

Closed areas: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations 16 October 2024 to 16 April 2025

Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations from 8am 16 October 2024 to 16 April 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 2.26pm

Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed.

West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.

 

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Applies from Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 6.05pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage

Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).

The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January  2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 3.26pm

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.

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 Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.25am

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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