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Applies from Mon 26 Jul 2021, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Jul 2021, 4.09pm
Hazard reduction burns: Dog Falls HR
There is a fire in this park called Dog Falls HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 6 Jul 2021, 9.24am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jul 2021, 11.17am
Closed areas: Picnic area and walking track closed
Woolgoolga Creek picnic area and Falls walking track are closed due to significant flood damage on Woolgoolga Creek road. A section of the road has been washed away.
For further information, please contact NPWS Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.40pm
Safety alerts: 4WD required for Station Creek and Pebbly Beach campgrounds
High clearance 4WD capable vehicles are required to access Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds. This includes water crossings which can change quickly dependent on local rainfall and tidal conditions.
Access to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds is dependent on Clarence Valley Council (CVC) and Forestry Corporation road infrastructure.
Information on the trafficability of these roads can be found here:
McPhillips Road is now open but Barcoongere Way is the preferred road to take
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Applies from Sun 11 Jul 2021, 10.09am to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 10.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.32am
Closed areas: Boorkoom campground partial closure
Boorkoom campground is partially closed. Only sites 1 and 2 are open, with all remaining sites closed due to construction works.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Jun 2021, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.21am
Safety alerts: Grey Cliff stairs closed
The stairs at Grey Cliff are closed due to storm damage. For more information contact the local office on 02 66411500.
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Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 25 Jul 2021, 11.29am
Other planned events: 1080 fox pest management program underway
NSW National Parks is monitoring foxes and running a 1080 pest management program. Baiting is happening in Yuraygir National Park from Wednesday 1 July 2020 until Wednesday 30 June 2022.
There will be signs at baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.
We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions.
For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 3 Feb 2021, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jun 2021, 9.56am
Closed areas: Wilsons Headland walking track part closure
Wilsons Headland walking track is closed between Boorkoom campground and Wilsons Headland until Tuesday 31 August 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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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
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Applies from Wed 28 Apr 2021, 10.25am to Sun 1 Aug 2021, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 9.03am
Closed areas: Muttonbird Island raised walkway construction and closures
Muttonbird Island walking track is being upgraded to improve visitor safety and shearwater habitat, with 300m of elevated boardwalk being built across the island.
The walking track will be open to the first (western) platform and closed beyond this point until Sunday 1 August 2021.
For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 13 Apr 2021, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 9.08am
Closed areas: Diggers Beach middle platform closed due storm damage
The Diggers Beach middle platform is closed due to storm damage that has exposed the foundations. The structure will be assessed by an engineer and repairs scheduled.
Please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
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Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.00am to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.46am
Closed areas: Sherwood Road partially closed
Sherwood Road from Arthurs Gap to the Railway Repeater Station is closed to vehicles.
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Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 Oct 2020, 4.57pm
Closed areas: Waihou Road closure
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 Thu 28 Nov 2019, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Dec 2020, 2.24pm
Closed areas: Mara Creek picnic area
Mara Creek picnic area in Yuraygir National Park is closed due to bushfire damage.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 10.03am
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk - river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details have changed. The current details are:
- Wooli river crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon river crossing - call 0407 362 118
- Corindi/Red Rock river crossing - No commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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