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Crowdy Bay National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 27 November 2024, 9.09am

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2024, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 9.09am.

Other planned events: Construction of new 4WD beach access at Diamond Head

NPWS have completed construction of a new 4WD beach access at Diamond Head Campground.  

The new access provides a 200m pedestrian safety zone on the southern corner of Dunbogan Beach adjacent to Diamond Head Campground. 

The new access is reached by turning off Diamond Head Road at the 'Dunbogan Beach' sign, just south of Diamond Head. The new access can also be reached from the campground. 

For further information please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555. 

 

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 9.00am.

Safety alerts: Road Conditions - Crowdy Bay National Park

Park visitors are advised that the best road access for low clearance vehicles, or vehicles towing caravans, to Diamond Head, Indian Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds is from the north on Diamond Head Road via Laurieton. Turn off the Pacific Highway at Kew to access Laurieton. 

Access to Crowdy Bay NP campgrounds from the Moorland exit is generally more challenging for towing due to narrow roads and poorer road surface.  

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555. 

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2024, 12.04pm to Mon 16 Dec 2024, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 10.41am

Closed areas: Point Plomer Campground reopening

Point Plomer campground is planned to reopen to camping on the 15th December 2024 after extensive site revitilisation works. During these works the campground has transitioned to marked sites.

 

Site bookings are open now. 

 

Bookings can be made online via the Point Plomer Campground webpage https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/point-plomer-campground or calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.

 

Please monitor the local alerts on the Point Plomer Campground webpage for any changes or updates.

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Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 5.00pm to Fri 6 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 11.24am

Closed areas: Areas closed for pest control

The following areas are closed from 5pm, Monday 2 December to 11.59pm, Friday 6 December 2024, for a pest control operation:

  • sections of Booti Booti National Park
  • the areas of Wallis Island Nature Reserve managed by NSW National Parks

There are signs showing the areas that are closed to the public.

This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call the local park office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 5.00pm to Fri 6 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 11.06am

Closed parks: Areas closed for pest control operation

The following parks are closed from 5pm, Monday 2 December to 11.59pm, Friday 6 December 2024, for a pest control operation:

  • Yahoo Island Nature Reserve
  • Snake Island
  • Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve
  • Regatta Is Nature Reserve
  • Durands Island

This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call the local park office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2024, 2.21pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 2.28pm

Closed areas: Coates Road Closed for Roadworks

Coates Road in Talawahl Nature Reserve is closed for roadworks until further notice. Access to Clarendon Forest Retreat is open via Possum Brush Road and Coates Road.

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Applies from Wed 3 Jul 2024, 12.57pm to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 12.25pm

Closed areas: Dawson River Walking Track - Closed for Repairs

Dawson River Walking Track is closed for bridge repairs from 10th January 2024 to 30th December 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 4.26pm to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 8.54am

Closed areas: Warrick Road closed due to road works.

Warrick Road (to Mary's view) is closed due to road works. 

Carrai Road is currently undergoing repair works but remains open.

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 1 Jul 2024, 10.02am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 11.31am

Closed areas: Areas in Willi Willi national park closed for repair works

The following areas are closed for repair works until Friday 28 February 2025

  • Wilson River picnic area
  • Wilson River Bridge on Hastings Forest Way
  • North Wilson Road
  • Waterfall Walk
  • Botanic Walk

Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Wed 26 Feb 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 9.14am

Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)

The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed from Monday 14 October through to the 30th of January to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.

NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.

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Applies from Fri 25 Oct 2024, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 8.04am

Closed areas: Flat Nellie Trail closure

Flat Nellie Fire Trail will be closed for road stablisation. Signs will be placed on the trail access gate and at either end of the worksite. The trail is behind a locked gate and pedestrians are advised that machinery will be operating at the site

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 8.57am

Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk

Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555. 

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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 7.11pm

Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland Walking Track partial closure

Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point.

Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance.

Yacaaba Spit Track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.

For further information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300 or npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Oct 2024, 8.51am

Closed areas: Section of Cockerawombeeba Road Closed

A section of Cockerawombeeba Road is closed between North Plateau Road and Forbes River Road due to storm damage.

Cockerawombeeba Road is open between North Plateau Road (Plateau Beech Campground) and Hastings Forest Way.

Plateau Beech and Brushy Mountain Campgrounds are both open and are best accessed via Hastings Forest Way. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02)6588 5555.

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Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.28am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek Road repairs

Road works have begun on Ferny Creek Road and Ferny creek campground access trail. The closure will remian in place due to inclement weather and will re-open as soon as the trail is safe to do so.

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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2024, 10.41am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground closed

Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.

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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2024, 10.42am

Safety alerts: Wallingat campground access

Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.48pm

Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage

The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is permanently closed due to flood damage.

Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo Track.

For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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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/guided-10-day-surfing-adventures-for-backpackers/local-alerts

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