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Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 11.49am to Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 4.12pm
Closed areas: Bindarray Picnic Area closed due to severe weather
Bindarray Picnic Area is closed from Friday 27th September until further notice due to severe weather.
Creek crossings and some roads in Bindarri NP may be impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Please avoid unnecessary travel in this reserve.
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 Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 8.14am
Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads
Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
- Wittigs Road
- parts of Stockyard Creek Road
- Seams Road
- Jacks Road
- Buds Crossing Road
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- building the fence
- installing bridge and culvert crossings.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Sep 2024, 10.52am
Other planned events: Closure of Old Grafton Road
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton (Old Glen Innes) Road between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi, and as such access to Dalmorton campground is by Chaelundi Road from the south only. Please be aware this may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of June 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Mon 23 Sep 2024, 8.30am to Mon 28 Oct 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Oct 2024, 10.17am
Closed areas: The Junction Campground will be closed from Sunday 13 October to 27 October 2024 due to road maintenance works.
The Junction Campground in Nymboi-Binderay National Park. will be closed from Sunday 13 October to 27 October 2024 due to road maintenance works.
These works will be on the Junction & Black Mountain Roads, the only access to the Junction Campground.
For more information, contact the Grafton NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2024, 8.30am to Sun 27 Oct 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Oct 2024, 10.17am
Other planned events: Road maintenance works in Nymboi-Binderay National Park.
Road maintenance works will occur from 12 September 2024 until 13 October 2024 on:
- Junction Road
- Black Mountain Road.
Access to the Junction Campground will remain open.
During these dates, there will be trucks delivering gravel to site. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the Grafton NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 5 Sep 2024, 4.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 4.24pm
Closed areas: Trial Bay Gaol campground infrastructure improvements
Trial Bay Gaol campground construction works are scheduled to start from Monday 10 February 2025 with completion by late August 2025.
Access to parts of the campground will be impacted, in particular the Bayview campsites. Alternate access points will be available and will be clearly marked on maps that will be located around the campground.
There will be an increase in machinery and truck activity in the area, and campers are advised that there may be some noise associated with construction activities. Every effort will be made to limit construction during the hours 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Any work outside these hours will be communicated in advance.
Safety is our top priority, so please exercise caution and follow all posted safety signs and instructions from staff.
This project is the first stage of infrastructure improvement works at the Trial Bay Precinct in line with the Macleay Coast Master Plan. For further information about the Macleay Coast Destination Project, visit this link Environment and Heritage website
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the local NPWS campground office at 02 6566 6168.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve our facilities.
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Applies from Sun 1 Sep 2024, 7.18pm to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Sep 2024, 7.20pm
Closed areas: Temporary closure of Boambee Creek Bridge at southern end of Solitary Islands Coastal Walk
Please be aware that at the southern end of Solitary Islands Coastal Walk (SICW) there is temporary closure which impacts walker access between Boambee Beach and Boambee Headland.
The Boambee Creek Bridge footbridge will be closed until November 2024 (project finish date 30 Sept 2024).
Please be aware that Boambee Creek is several metres deep with a strong tidal flow to the ocean, so safe crossing requires using the bridge.
Alternatively, should you wish to pass during the closure window - please bypass Boambee Beach via town roads with adjacent concrete walking paths:
Southbound - from the Coffs Harbour Jetty - walk 1.6km west along Harbour Drive to Hogbin Dr roundabout, then 6.6km south down Hogbin Drive walking track to Sawtell Rd roundabout, then 1.3km east along Sawtell Road to Boambee Headland - continue south on SICW.
Northbound - from Boambee Headland - walk 1.3km west along Sawtell Road to Hogbin Dr roundabout, then 6.6km north along Hogbin Drive walking track to Harbour Dr roundabout and 1.6km east along Harbour Drive to the Coffs Harbour Jetty - continue north on SICW.
This project is outside of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service managed lands, but this notice is to inform visitors that these works will affect the SICW walk route continuation further south of the Coffs Coast Regional Park.
Keep updated via City Of Coffs Harbour project page information about the closure:
https://www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Projects-and-initiatives/Current-projects/Boambee-Creek-Bridge-Maintenance-and-Footbridge-Replacement
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Applies from Fri 23 Aug 2024, 3.37pm to Sat 30 Nov 2024, 3.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Sep 2024, 9.49am
Closed areas: Cardwell Street carpark upgrade
Cardwell Street carpark upgrade works are scheduled to start from Monday 30th September 2024 with expected completion by late November 2024.
There will be no parking available at the Cardwell Street day-use area during this time. Alternative car parking can be found at the font of the NPWS Arakoon depot or at Trial Bay Gaol Campground.
Alternative pedestrian access to the beach will remain open during most of the construction phase, however there may be occasional public access day closures.
There will be an increase in machinery and truck activity in the area during the hours 7:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
Safety is our top priority, so please exercise caution if accessing the area during this time.
This project is Stage 1 of the infrastructure improvement works at the Cardwell Street Precinct in line with the Macleay Coast Master Plan.
For further information about the Macleay Coast Destination Project, visit the NSW Government Environment and Heritage website.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay at npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6561 6700.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve our park facilities
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Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 4.03pm
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 December 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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 Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 6 Aug 2024, 11.37am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2024, 7.46am
Other planned events: Notice of Fox Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park, Moonee Beach Nature Reserve and Bongil Bongil National Park, from 10 August 2024 to 28 February 2025. 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 area. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and also must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact the local Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.36am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Sep 2024, 4.24pm
Closed areas: Rocky Point track steps closed
Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Sep 2024, 4.24pm
Closed areas: Yellow Cutting Road partial closure
The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed due to a bridge defect.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 6.45pm
Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed until further notice, due to damage from coastal erosion.
Please find Crown Lands bridge replacement project info at https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/whats-happening/projects/remediation-works-crown-land
The bridge crossing provides access:
- To Reflections Holiday Park
- From Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.
Reflections Holiday Parks have closed the bridge until further notice, due to an engineering assessment deeming the bridge unsafe for pedestrians.
If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:
- West along Moonee Beach Road to the south-west corner of the shopping centre
- South along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Highway
- South onto southern end of North Solitary Drive
- East onto North Sapphire Road 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 Fri 28 Jun 2024, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Sep 2024, 2.37pm
Other incidents: Electrical BBQ's out of order due to vandalism
The electric BBQ's at the Pines Picnic Area and not operational due to vandalism. NPWS crews will replace the damaged parts in coming weeks. A wood BBQ is on site that can be used for cooking and visitors need to bring their own wood.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Sep 2024, 4.24pm
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon River crossing - call 0418 666 717
- 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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Applies from Mon 19 Aug 2024, 8.00am to Sun 20 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 8.36am
Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 19 August to 20 October 2024 on the following reserves:
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park
- Butterleaf National Park
- Capoompeta National Park
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
- Kwiambal National Park
- Maryland National Park
- Nullamanna National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Severn River Nature Reserve
- Torrington State Conservation Area
- Warra National Park
- Washpool National Park
- Washpool State Conservation Area
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 23 Jul 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 8.35am
Other incidents: Toilets closed in freezing temperatures
Due to ongoing freezing temperatures at Ebor Falls the toilets at the Upper Falls may be temporarily closed overnight and for part of the mornings. Alternate toilets are available to use at the Lower Falls picnic area, a short drive from the Upper Falls.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 10.22am
Closed areas: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.06am
Closed areas: West End of New England National Park closed
West end of New England National Park between Kilprotay Road & Hickeys Creek Road permanently closed.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Thu 30 May 2024, 10.32am to Sat 26 Oct 2024, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 8.49am
Closed areas: Trial Bay Gaol closed for internal works between 22nd June and 26th October 2024
The Trial Bay Gaol will be closed to the public from Saturday 22nd June through until Saturday 26th October 2024 for maintenance works to the internal structure of the Historic building.
The Trial Bay Gaol and Campground office will be relocated to NPWS Arakoon Depot on Cardwell St, Arakoon.
All campers staying at the Trial Bay Gaol campground are to check in at the Arakoon Depot or phone the campground office on 02 6566 6168 between 9am - 4.30pm daily.
For further information on the Trial Bay Gaol closure or Trial Bay Gaol campground bookings please contact the Trial Bay Gaol office on 02 6566 6168 or email trialbay.gaol@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Jul 2024, 8.26am
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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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2024, 9.47am
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 Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 9.16am
Closed areas: Landslip on Hanging Rock Road in State forest
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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