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Innes Ruins

Innes Ruins Historic Site

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 10 June 2025, 3.18pm

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 3.18pm.

Closed areas: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 2.59pm

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: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 2.20pm

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 Tue 10 Jun 2025, 3.09pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 3.14pm

Closed areas: Closed campground due to effects of severe weather

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 Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 10.07am

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 Mon 19 May 2025, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 11.33am

Other planned events: Perch Hole Road maintenance works

Roadworks will be underway on the Perch Hole Road and Perch Hole Picnic Area from Monday 26 May 2025 for several days, weather dependant. Contractors will be undertaking road grading and potholing works and there will be no public access to the site during this time.

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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.36am

Closed parks: Lake Innes SCA closure for bridge replacement

The timber bridge on the Point Road Fire Trail in Lake Innes State Conservation Area is being replaced due to damage sustained during the 2022 flood/storm event. It requires replacement to improve the condition and safety of the creek crossing for ongoing effective fire management and visitor access. 

Please note that the Point Road Fire Trail will be closed to all access during the term of the works, anticipated to commence in mid-May through to the end of June 2025, weather permitting. This trail provides the only access into Lake Innes SCA, therefore the entire reserve will be closed to all public access during the works program.

For further information and updates please contact the local NPWS Office on 6588-5555.

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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 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 3.18pm

Other planned events: Koala Hospital Closure

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, 8:30-3pm.

Check out their website for upcoming events: https://www.homeatroto.com.au/

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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/historic-buildings-places/innes-ruins/local-alerts

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