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See detailsLast reviewed: Fri 19 February 2021, 4.26pm
Applies from Tue 19 Jan 2021, 2.44pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Feb 2021, 4.26pm.
Shannon Creek forest drive is closed from Tuesday 19 January until Friday 31 December 2021. This is due to two bridges being destroyed by bushfire on Shannon Creek Road within the adjacent Boundary Creek State Forest.
Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 12.34pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Dec 2020, 4.25pm.
Vehicle access to Doon Goonge campground and Shannon Creek forest drive is not available. The 2019/20 bushfires have resulted in major landslips on state forest, and two major bridges have been destroyed. To access the campground, use Quartz Road.
Please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.27pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Mar 2021, 9.33am
This campground is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 4.37pm
Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected.
The following areas are closed:
Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check this website for updates on closures.
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Applies from Wed 3 Mar 2021, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 12.42pm
The council access road to Woolgoolga Creek picnic area is closed due to land slip and road damage. Half the road has washed away. Restoration works are currently being carried out by Coffs Harbour City Council.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Sun 2 May 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 3.17pm
There is no access to Sherwood Nature Reserve via Sherwood Road from Monday 1 March to Tuesday 2 May 2021. Gentle Annie Road is also closed due to a landslip, expected to be cleared by Sunday 7 March 2021.
Roadworks will be underway on Sherwood Road, off Bucca Road, in Wedding Bells State Forest by Forestry Corporation of NSW. This road will be closed to all traffic during these works.
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Applies from Fri 19 Feb 2021, 4.54pm to Sun 28 Mar 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 12.08pm
Platypus Flat campground will be closed to all visitors from Monday 1 March to Sunday 28 March 2021, due to new toilets being constructed. This work is the final fire recovery work.
For further information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 19 Jan 2021, 2.44pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Feb 2021, 4.26pm
Shannon Creek forest drive is closed from Tuesday 19 January until Friday 31 December 2021. This is due to two bridges being destroyed by bushfire on Shannon Creek Road within the adjacent Boundary Creek State Forest.
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Applies from Wed 17 Feb 2021, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Mar 2021, 8.35am
Access to Bindarray picnic area is temporarily closed due to flooding. For further information, contact the NPWS Coffs Harbour area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2021, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Feb 2021, 1.47pm
Walk with the Birds boardwalk near The Glade picnic area will be closed for maintenance until further notice. Visitors can still access The Glade, Crystal Shower falls and the Wonga walk.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2020, 12.00pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 3.53pm
Some walking tracks in Cathedral Rock National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 29 Oct 2020, 2.53pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 6.27pm
Hickeys Road is closed due to ongoing safety works and repairs to fire damaged bridges.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 3.05pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Jan 2021, 11.08am
The Chalet and The Residence will be closed for renovations from Monday 1 February to Monday 31 May 2021 for renovations.
For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 Oct 2020, 4.57pm
Waihou Road in Sherwood Nature Reserve is closed from Wednesday 8 April 2020 to Monday 30 November 2020, due to a damaged bridge. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 12.34pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Dec 2020, 4.25pm
Vehicle access to Doon Goonge campground and Shannon Creek forest drive is not available. The 2019/20 bushfires have resulted in major landslips on state forest, and two major bridges have been destroyed. To access the campground, use Quartz Road.
Please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/driving-routes/shannon-creek-forest-drive/local-alerts
Nymboi-Binderay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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