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8-day NSW North Coast and Tablelands walking tour

Dorrigo National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 12 June 2026, 9.25am

Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 8.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 10.49am.

Closed areas: Lyrebird Link track closed

Lyrebird Link track closed. Temporary access to walks via a steep detour.

The Lyrebird Link ramp to the walking tracks from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has been closed to address safety risks. Temporary access to the walks via a short steep detour (18 degrees or 1 in 3) is unsuitable for mobility impaired visitors and prams. This will be the only available walk access until the Glade reopens. Please ask at the information counter for advice and directions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 or Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900

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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 7.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.25am.

Closed areas: Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark closed

Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark are closed to vehicles and pedestrians until 5pm Friday 19th June 2026 for civil works.

The Glade carpark is being redeveloped and the temporary visitors centre is under construction in the Glade. Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark will be closed to visitors until the works are completed. The Glade picnic area will still be open to pedestrians via the Wonga Walk, with all parking at the Rainforest Centre precinct.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 or Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.23am

Closed areas: Sid Burke Rest Area closed for works

Please be advised Sid Burke Rest Area is closed until further notice.

Emergency works are being undertaken to fix vandalised amenities building.

 

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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 4.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 10.38am

Other planned events: Aerial spraying operation - Pigeon Gully Yuraygir National Park

The following area will experience periodic closure between 14 June and 30 June 2026 for aerial spraying operations:

  • Pigeon Gully

Lantana will be sprayed by drone with the herbicide Glyphosate biactive. The area to be treated has dense lantana infestations that are not accessible using other treatment methods. This program is part of a systematic weed control program throughout Yuraygir National Park.

The operations are weather dependent and take only one (1) day to complete in favourable weather conditions. The site will be closed for a period of up to 4 hours.

Please check current closure alerts prior to travel and follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 10.07am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3.33pm

Closed areas: Aerial Bitou Spray

The following areas will experience periodic closures between 14 June and 11 July 2026 for aerial spraying operations:

  • Yuraygir coastal track
  • Angourie to Lake Arragan
  • Grey Cliff to National Park Boundary Brooms Head Beach
  • Brooms Head to Sandon Campground
  • Sandon Village to Illaroo
  • Wilsons Headland to National Parks Boundary Wooli Beach
  • Freshwater

Campgrounds and day use areas will remain open for visitors.

Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter and/or drone with the herbicide eChem (metsulfuron-methyl 600). The areas treated have dense or large bitou bush infestations that are not accessible using other treatment methods. This program is part of a systematic weed control program throughout Yuraygir National Park.

The operations are weather dependent and take only one (1) day to complete in favourable weather conditions. Each site will be closed for a period of up to 4 hours.

Please check current closure alerts prior to travel and follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.

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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.39am

Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed

Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed as the bridge was removed due to damage. A new bridge will be built in its place, please see below link for details. 

The bridge crossing provides access:

  • to Reflections Holiday Park
  • from Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.

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 still 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.

Read more about the bridge replacement. https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/projects-and-public-notices/projects/moonee-beach-pedestrian-bridge 

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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.30am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2026, 8.36am

Other planned events: 1080 Aerial and Ground Baiting Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 13th April 2026 to the 30th June 2026 on the following reserves:

  • Bald Rock National Park
  • Barool National Park
  • Basket Swamp National Park
  • Bluff River Nature Reserve
  • Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
  • Boonoo Boonoo National Park
  • Butterleaf National Park and State Conservation Area
  • Capoompeta National Park
  • Cataract National Park and State Conservation Area
  • Cathedral Rock National Park
  • Crooked Creek National Park
  • Donnybrook National Park
  • Gibraltar Range National Park
  • Gibraltar Nature Reserve
  • Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
  • Kings Plains National Park
  • Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
  • Kwiambal National Park
  • Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
  • Maryland National Park
  • Maroomba State Conservation Area
  • 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 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.50pm

Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures

The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.

  • Eagles Nest walking track
  • All access to Weeping Rock

For further information please 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: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am

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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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.34am

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 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 10.12am

Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations

Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 09 March 2027.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 9.00am

Safety alerts: Sherwood Forest Drive is 4wd and dry weather only

Sherwood Forest Drive is a 4WD, dry weather only road. 

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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 5.49am

Safety alerts: Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds - Changed access

Forest Corporation NSW will be conducting hauling operations on McPhillips Road, involving the use of logging trucks. An end date for the operation is unknown.

Please take care when driving along McPhillips Road and be cautious of approaching heavy vehicles.

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Applies from Fri 11 Jul 2025, 8.49am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 6.13pm

Safety alerts: Station Creek canoe launch and viewing platform

The canoe launch and viewing platform at Station Creek has been removed, and public access remains restricted until a new structure is installed. This closure is necessary to ensure public safety and protect the surrounding environment.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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

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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 10.54am

Safety alerts: Safety Alert - Changed Road conditions: Waihou Rd 5T load limit

Waihou Rd has a 5 Tonne load limit due to a damaged bridge and a damaged culvert.  

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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.41pm

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 1 January to 31 July 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's 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, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 9.20pm

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.

 

Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations

Pest animal control shooting operations will also occur in these areas

Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise in areas that are closed for public access.

 

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 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2026, 10.15am

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 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jun 2026, 9.23am

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 0429 520 255
  • 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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/8-day-nsw-north-coast-tablelands-walking-tour/local-alerts

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