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Crowdy Bay National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 7 April 2025, 10.06am

Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 10.06am.

Safety alerts: Visitor Advisory - Road Access to Crowdy Bay National Park Campgrounds

Visitors are advised that the most suitable access route for low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans to Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds is via Diamond Head Road from the north, through Laurieton. To reach Laurieton, take the Kew exit from the Pacific Highway.

Access to Crowdy Bay National Park campgrounds via the Moorland exit is generally more challenging for vehicles towing caravans, due to narrower roads and a lower quality road surface.

For further information, please contact the local NPWS office at (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 10.04am.

Closed areas: Diamond Head Precinct Walking Trail Closures

Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair. 

The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are: 

  • Diamond Head Loop walk 
  • Forest walking track 

Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends and public holidays. 

The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant. 

Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information. 

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.56am to Fri 2 May 2025, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.00am.

Other planned events: Planned sealing works - Diamond Head Campground

Roadworks are planned for Diamond Head Campground Monday 28th April to Friday 2nd May 2025, subject to suitable weather conditions.

The works will involve sealing a section of the campground's internal roads to increase safety and reduce dust impacts to nearby campsites.  

There will be no access to the 4WD Beach Access Track from the campground. Please use the access off Diamond Head Road during this period. 

NPWS apologies for any inconvenience in the campground during these essential works. 

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

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.27pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11th May 2025 to 1st June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise the 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.

Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 10.26am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.28am

Closed areas: Areas closed for construction works.

Some parts of the park are closed from Monday 28 April to Monday 30 June 2025 due to construction works.

The closed areas are:

Picnic areas of Wallabi Point and Saltwater National Park

Showers and amenities

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

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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.54am

Closed areas: Brimbin Footbridge replacement

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday the 14th of April 2025 while a footbridge is replaced on Dawson River walking track. The works are expected to be complete within two weeks depending on weather The closed areas are:

Dawson River Walk, 

A carpark at the Picnic area to enable a site compound

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

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 8.46am

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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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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