Last reviewed: Tue 7 April 2026, 9.46am
Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.46am.
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
Applies from Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.58pm
Brimbin Pontoon has sustained damage and is temporarily closed. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 9.27am
Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable.
Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 9.26am
Please be advised that the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital (managed by Koala Conservation Australia) next door to Roto House Historic Site will be closed for redevelopment until mid-2026.
The National Parks Roto House and its thriving café ‘Home at Roto House’ will continue to operate as normal, open 7days, 8:30-2pm.
Check out their website for upcoming events: https://www.homeatroto.com.au/
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.29am to Fri 5 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 12.35pm
The paved beach access track from Diamond Head campground to the beach will be closed for upgrades from Monday 20th April for approximately four weeks. The paved path will be replaced with a raised deck, ramp and handrail to improve visitor safety and accessibility.
There will be no access to the beach using this track while the new structure is built. Visitors will need to use the old 4WD beach access track located 20m away. There will be some disturbance from construction noise during normal work hours of 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
For more information, call the NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.16am to Wed 20 May 2026, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.24am
Some parts of Hat Head National Park are closed from Tuesday 21 April to Wednesday 20 May 2026 while the Smoky Cape Lighthouse walking track is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kempsey office on (02) 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.25am to Thu 23 Apr 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.36am
Dooragan Summit picnic area and lookout will be closed between 7:00am Monday 20th April and 5:00pm Thursday 23rd April 2026 while NPWS and Port Macquarie Hastings Council undertake hazardous tree treatment works and roadside vegetation control. The works will remove dangerous overhanging branches and deadwood from trees at the picnic area, and trim roadside vegetation along the access road, to ensure visitor safety.
Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive and the Laurieton walking track will be closed while the works are undertaken.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2026, 4.34pm
Weed management activities are planned for the Killuke Mountain Trail in Goolawah National Park during the period Thursday 26 March 08:00am to Thursday 30 April 6:00pm.
The program will include application of herbicides to control bindi, broadleaf and woody weeds if weather permits.
Visitors may experience minor traffic delays during this work.
Please follow directions on signage and instructions from staff.
For more details contact the local office on 6561 6700.
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Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.30am
Weed management activities are planned for the Kumbatine National Park during the period Wednesday 25 March 08:00am to Thursday 30 April 6:00pm.
The program will include application of herbicides to control bindi, broadleaf and woody weeds if weather permits.
Visitors may experience minor traffic delays during this work.
Please follow directions on signage and instructions from staff.
For more details contact the local office on 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 23 Mar 2026, 3.34pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 3.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2026, 3.39pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Queens Lake Nature Reserve & Queens Lake State Conservation Area from 23 March 2026 to 31 May 2026. 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 park/reserve entry to the baiting locations. 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 local Port Macquarie NPWS area office for more information on 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm
Flat Rock Lookout is closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm
Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.53am
Visitors are advised that for safety reasons firepits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground.
Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.
Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any park or total fire bans in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2026, 8.54am
The Scrub Bird walking track is closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 10.16am
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 Wed 19 Nov 2025, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 10.16am
Part of the Rawson Falls Walking Trail remains closed due to extensive damage caused by the May 2025 major flood event. Sections of the trail are affected by dangerous trees, and a significant landslip has occurred on the track leading to the base of the waterfall.
The picnic area as well as the top section of the walking trail to the lookout platform are open.
The section of trail below the lookout will remain closed while planning approvals and procurement are completed to remediate the landslip.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 9.44am
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.46am
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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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/lake-innes-after-dark-spotlight-tour/local-alerts
Lake Innes Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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