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Applies from Thu 1 Sep 2022, 9.57am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 10.47am
Closed parks: Parks closed due flood damage
This park is closed from Monday 2 May until Friday 30 June 2023, due to widespread damage following rainfall and flooding in March 2022.
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are closed and impassable due to a severe rainfall/ flooding event.
This park will re-open as soon as it is safe, after assessments and remedial works occur.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jul 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jan 2023, 10.02am
Closed parks: Waihou Road closed
Waihou Road is closed to all vehicles. This closure is a result of significant damage sustained during flooding events, causing the road to collapse.
Please travel via an alternative route. The failure is located on the eastern end of Waihou Road.
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Applies from Thu 12 Jan 2023, 12.12pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jan 2023, 12.29pm
Closed areas: Woolgoolga Lake Walking Track - partial closure for track maintenance
Please be advised of track safety maintenance and upgrading works on the Woolgoolga Lake nature walk.
Works are to commence on the 16th of January 2023, estimated to be complete on the 16th February 2023, weather permitting.
Area affected by the works will be from the Woolgoolga Cemetery at Centenary Drive, Woolgoolga to the eastern reserve adjacent to Killawarra Close to Ocean Drive, Safety Beach.
During this time there will be temporary closures of sections of the nature walk, with alternative routes unavailable at some locations. Please follow the signage.
The Solitary Islands Coastal Walk remains open, with this route following the beach to the east of these works.
For further information please contact 02 6648 4541
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jan 2023, 10.08am
Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan Park to Green Bluff access) closed
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge closed
The bridge crossing providing access from Reflections Holiday Park Moonee south onto Coffs Coast Regional Park/Green Bluff/Sapphire North has been damaged from coastal erosion.
Reflections Holiday Parks have closed the bridge until further notice - due to an engineering assessment deeming the bridge unsafe for pedestrians.
Solitary Islands Coastal Walkers can reroute via:
- West along Moonee Beach Rd to south-west corner of shopping centre
- South along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Hwy
- South onto southern end of Nth Solitary Dr
- East onto Nth Sapphire Rd to the beach access at Beachstone Cafe
Green Bluff is alternatively accessible from the south via Rutile Trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire
Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on (02) 6653 6552
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Applies from Thu 13 Oct 2022, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jan 2023, 10.08am
Closed areas: Korora (Pine Brush Creek) Staircase closed - access rerouted
The staircase on the headland at Korora is closed until further notice due to coastal erosion damage.
The staircase is south-east of Daintree Drive, Korora (Pine Brush Creek mouth at Hills Beach, near Opal Cove Resort).
It provides Solitary Islands Walk access south onto Hills Beach or north onto Daintree Drive, Korora.
Please follow this alternative route:
- Via western end (cul-de-sac) of Pine Brush Crescent, Korora.
- Take the laneway to south onto bridge across Pine Brush Creek.
- Follow the path along southern bank of Pine Brush Creek east to rejoin Solitary Islands Walk on Hills Beach.
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Applies from Fri 28 Oct 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jan 2023, 10.08am
Closed areas: Diggers Beach Southern Lookout closed
The beach lookout platform at the southern Diggers Beach carpark is closed due to coastal erosion damage.
Beach access remains at this location. Similar coastal/surfbreak viewlines are accessible from the adjacent path and from the beach.
An engineering assessment has deemed the structure unsafe for public access due to undercutting.
City of Coffs Harbour asset manage this structure (in joint park management with NPWS) - planning is currently underway to determine the next actions for this damaged structure.
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 7.56am
Closed areas: Suttons road closed due to storm damage
Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic for safety reasons following a pavement collapse during recent wet weather. 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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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Dec 2022, 10.15am
Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed
The Never Never picnic area shelter is closed due to damage sustained during extended wet weather. The closure will remain in place until the shelter is assessed by an engineer.
Walking tracks and Never Never picnic area remain open.
For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 6.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 6.05pm
Safety alerts: Gordons Road Bridge Closed
The bridge on Gordons Road is closed until further notice due to structural failure. The bridge is not safe to cross.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Coffs Coast on 66520900.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 3.39pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bongil Bongil National Park from Wednesday 10 August 2022 to Tuesday 28 February 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 more information, please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 16 May 2022, 12.10pm to Wed 15 Mar 2023, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 3.41pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve from Wednesday 10 August 2022 to Tuesday 28 February 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes, and is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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