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Wingham Brush twilight tour

Wingham Brush Nature Reserve

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 24 June 2025, 10.25am

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 10.25am.

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. 

 

Parks will re-open as soon as staff assess conditions and determine them safe for visitation.

 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office on (02) 6552 4097. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4.19pm to Wed 24 Dec 2025, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4.30pm

Closed areas: Closed roads due to flood damage

The following roads in Queens Lake Nature Reserve are closed due to flood damage.

  • Yellow Gully Road
  • She-oak Trail 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact the local office (02) 6588 5555

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4.13pm

Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay and surrounding areas are closed due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. 

For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW

For more information contact the local park office.

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 10.25am

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. 

 

Parks will re-open as soon as staff assess conditions and determine them safe for visitation.

 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office on (02) 6552 4097. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance

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Applies from Wed 4 Jun 2025, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 9.49am

Closed areas: Safety Alert - Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive closed

Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive is closed to all traffic

The Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive in Cottan-Bimbang National Park is closed from Wednesday 4 June to Thursday 31 July 2025 due to hazardous road conditions following the recent wet weather.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Walch NPWS office on Tel. 6777 4700.

 

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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 1.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 1.59pm

Closed areas: Sandy Pt Road landslip remediation

Sandy Point picnic area/day use area and access road will be closed due to works to the access road and makesafe works to visitor facilities

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2.33pm

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

The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 31 July 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works and flood impact assessments and remediation. 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 Tue 10 Jun 2025, 3.09pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 9.35am

Closed areas: Indian Head Campground Closed

Following the effects of severe weather across the Mid North Coast the Indian Head campground will remain closed until Tuesday 1 July.

For more information contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.

Penalties apply for non-compliance

 

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.24am

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

Due to ongoing wet weather, road access to Crowdy Bay National Park has significantly deteriorated. Although a grader is on standby, the persistent rain over recent months has prevented essential maintenance works from being carried out.

 

Recommended Access Route:
For visitors with 2WD, low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans, the most suitable access 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 from Moorland and Harrington along Diamond Head Road is CLOSED due to significant water over road, slippery and dangerous road surface.

 

Indian Head Camping Area is CLOSED.

 

For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (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 16 Jun 2025, 11.24am

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 Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.33pm

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 Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.16am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.

Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:

Richmond River Area – Captains Creek NR, Richmond Range NP, Bundjalung NP

Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay National Park (NP), Nymboida NP, Mount Neville Nature Reserve (NR), Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP

Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.

Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.

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 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 local NPWS area office for more information.

Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700

Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900

Clarence Area 02 6641 1500

Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000

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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.36am

Closed areas: Queens Lake Jetty closed

The jetty at Queens Lake Picnic Area is closed to public access until further notice due to recent storm and high tide activity that has damaged the structure.  The deck boards are slippery due to being submerged under high tides for many weeks and should not be walked on.  Signage and protective fencing has been installed on site to notify all members of public that this asset is closed

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 10.26am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 10.56pm

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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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/wingham-brush-twilight-tour/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Wingham Brush Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
  • Wingham Brush Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, flooding, or for the benefit of the flying foxes during breeding.

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Emergency services

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