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Applies from Wed 24 Feb 2021, 2.21pm to Fri 5 Mar 2021, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 1.45pm
Closed areas: Bongil picnic area and Williams Road closure
Williams Road will be closed for resealing from Monday 1 March to Friday 5 March 2021. This will prevent access to Bongil picnic area and boat ramp.
This operation is weather-dependent and will not go ahead if it's too wet.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 19 Feb 2021, 4.54pm to Sun 28 Mar 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 12.08pm
Other planned events: Platypus Flat campground closure
Platypus Flat campground will be closed to all visitors from Monday 1 March to Sunday 28 March 2021, due to new toilets being constructed. This work is the final fire recovery work.
For further information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 19 Jan 2021, 2.44pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Feb 2021, 4.26pm
Closed areas: Shannon Creek forest drive closed
Shannon Creek forest drive is closed from Tuesday 19 January until Friday 31 December 2021. This is due to two bridges being destroyed by bushfire on Shannon Creek Road within the adjacent Boundary Creek State Forest.
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Applies from Wed 17 Feb 2021, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 3.57pm
Closed areas: No access to Bindarray picnic area
Access to Bindarray picnic area is temporarily closed due to flooding. For further information, contact the NPWS Coffs Harbour area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2021, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Feb 2021, 1.47pm
Closed areas: Walk with the Birds boardwalk closed
Walk with the Birds boardwalk near The Glade picnic area will be closed for maintenance until further notice. Visitors can still access The Glade, Crystal Shower falls and the Wonga walk.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2020, 12.00pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Dec 2020, 12.19pm
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
Some walking tracks in Cathedral Rock National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:
- Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk
- Warrigal walking track
- Woolpack Rocks walk
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 20 Nov 2020, 3.47pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Dec 2020, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for bushfire repair
Kumbatine Brook Road in Kumbatine National Park is closed until Friday 30 April 2021. The closure is to enable bushfire recovery works to repair roads and walking tracks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 29 Oct 2020, 2.53pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Dec 2020, 2.07pm
Closed areas: Hickeys Road
Hickeys Road is closed due to ongoing safety works and repairs to fire damaged bridges.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Wed 20 May 2020, 4.27pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Dec 2020, 8.42am
Closed areas: Campground closed
This campground is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 9.32am
Closed areas: Roto House closed
The historic Roto House within Roto House Historic Site is closed for until further notice. Reopening planning is underway for after the Covid restrictions change.
The grounds and carpark of Roto House Historic Site remain open to the public.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.59pm
Closed areas: Yellow Gully trail closed
Yellow Gully trail in Queens Lake Nature Reserve is closed due to a damaged bridge, from Thursday 17 December 2020 until further notice.
All main visitor areas remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 3.05pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Jan 2021, 11.08am
Closed areas: The Chalet and The Residence
The Chalet and The Residence will be closed for renovations from Monday 1 February to Monday 31 May 2021 for renovations.
For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 9.30am
Closed parks: Park closed to entry
This park is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 12.34pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Dec 2020, 4.25pm
Other incidents: No access to Doon Goonge campground from Shannon Creek Road
Vehicle access to Doon Goonge campground and Shannon Creek forest drive is not available. The 2019/20 bushfires have resulted in major landslips on state forest, and two major bridges have been destroyed. To access the campground, use Quartz Road.
Please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
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Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2020, 1.51pm
Closed parks: Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - bushfire damage
Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected.
The following areas are closed:
- Chaelundi campground
- Dalmorton campground
- Escarpment walk
- Misty Creek lookout
- Bicentennial National Trail through the entire park
- Guy Fawkes River Wilderness areas
Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check this website for updates on closures.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jul 2020, 7.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Nov 2020, 2.12pm
Safety alerts: Poor water quality in Lake Cathie and Lake Innes
Please be aware of potential poor water quality in Lake Innes and Lake Cathie. Please don't swim in Lake Cathie or Lake Innes or eat any products from either of the lakes until further notice.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.47am
Closed areas: Daisy Plains huts closed
Daisy Plains huts are closed to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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