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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 2.03pm
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 29 May 2025, 3.42pm to Thu 5 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 3.53pm
Closed areas: Mooraback Cabin and Campground are Closed due to wet weather and hazardous road conditions
The following areas are closed from 29 May 2025 to Midnight 5 June 2025 due to widespread causing hazardous road conditions.
- Mooraback Cabin
- Mooraback campground
- Mooraback walking track
- Platypus Pool walking track
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office at Walcha on 02 67774700 or Armidale on 02 67389100.
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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 27 May 2025, 11.13am to Thu 5 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 12.42pm
Closed areas: Youdale Hut Campground and picnic area closed due to widespread rain
The following areas are closed from 19 May to Midnight Thursday 5 June 2025 due to widespread rain and high risk of flooding:
- Youdales Hut picnic area
- Youdales Hut campground
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or NPWS Armidale office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 11.20am to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 12.29pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds and walking track closed
Following recent severe weather across the Mid North Coast the following campgrounds and tracks will remain closed until Monday 23 June for safety reasons.
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Plateau Beech campground
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Brushy Mountain campground
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Brushy Mountain loop walk
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King Fern Walking Track
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Hastings Forest Way Touring Route
Facilities will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess and make areas safe.
For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
For more information contact the local park office.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Mon 16 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 4.49pm
Closed areas: Budds Mare and Riverside trail and campground closed for track works
Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Monday 16 June 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.
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Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 3.18pm
Safety alerts: 4WD recommended
Adverse weather conditions have caused erosion to some access trails to Werrikimbe NP. Hastings Forest Way remains the best access to Brushy Mountain and Plateau Beech Campgrounds and 4WD vehicles are recommended.
Cockerawombeeba Road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles and access via this road should be avoided.
Visitors should check the depth of waterway crossings before driving vehicles through, particularly at Forbes River crossing on Racecourse Road.
For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 4.20pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 10.27am
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, some national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until end of June 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
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Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.15am
Closed areas: Mary's View Lookout - Closed
Warrick Road will be closed from the 4 November 2024 or a period of time due to planned road works. Mary's View Lookout will be closed until the work is complete. If you have any questions please contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 6777 4700.
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