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Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 9.53am to Fri 22 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 11.06am
Long Point campground is closed until Friday 22 August due to storm damage to infrastructure.
The picnic area and walking tracks remain open.
For further information, contact the local Armidale National Parks & Wildlife Service office on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.58am to Wed 13 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 8.44am
Dangars walking track is closed from Friday 1 August to Wednesday 13 August due to flooding. Dangars campground remains open.
For further information, contact the local National Parks & Wildlife Service office in Armidale on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 9.04am to Wed 13 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 8.42am
Threlfall walking track is closed from Friday 1 August to Wednesday 13 August due to flooding.
For further information, contact the local National Parks & Wildlife Service office in Armidale on (02) 6738 9100.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 1.53pm to Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 2.10pm
The following areas are closed from Monday 4 August 2025 to Monday 25 August 2025 due to ongoing flooding:
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
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 Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 12.09pm
Closed roads in New England National Park until at least 30 November due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Road blocks have been installed on the Horseshoe road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north and at Kilprotay road Intersection to the south. In addition, Kilprotay road has developed a natural road blockage about 3.5 km from the intersection with the Horseshoe road.
Two significant events have been identified, affecting the roading network in New England National Park:
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.56am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.59am
Due to severe storm activity, all walking tracks will be closed until they have been assessed and deemed safe.
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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.46am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.56am
Due to severe storm activity, all walking tracks will be closed until they have been assessed and deemed safe.
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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.43am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.46am
Due to severe storm activity, all walking tracks will be closed until they have been assessed and deemed safe.
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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.23am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 11 August to Friday 7 November 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes in known Bell's Turtle nesting sites.
The program will take place in Watsons Creek National Park, Watsons Creek Nature Reserve and Watson's Creek State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species such as the Bell's Turtle.
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 New England NPWS area office for more information on Tel 6738 9100.
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Applies from Sat 2 Aug 2025, 11.47am to Sat 9 Aug 2025, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 12.20pm
Trail Bay Goal in Arakoon National Park is closed until further notice due to impacts from severe weather including flooding and power outages from fallen trees.
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.
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Applies from Sat 2 Aug 2025, 10.53am to Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 11.06am
Gap Beach Road in Hat Head NP is closed from both northern and southern access points with gates locked until further notice due to hazardous slippery, wet conditions. The closure will remain in place pending further assessment after the wet event ends.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 2 Aug 2025, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 10.56am
Youdales Day Use and Campground Area is closed due to flooding. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.00am to Sun 10 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.12am
New Country Swamp Campground in Mummel Gulf National Park is closed from Friday 1 August to Midnight Sunday 10 August due to widespread rain impacting the campground. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be impacted. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700 or Armidale on 02 6738 9100.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 8.41am
Barokee Campground will be closed from 8am Wednesday 11 June to 2pm Sunday 31 August 2025 for maintenance. . Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 4 Jun 2025, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 8.19am
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 Friday 29 August 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 Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 5 Sep 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 9.06am
Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Friday 5 September 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 Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.00am to Fri 15 Aug 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 8.40am
Halls Peak is closed due to adverse and wet trail conditions until Friday 15th August 2025.
For updates or further information, call the New England Area NPWS on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11.26am to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Aug 2025, 1.55pm
Tommy's Rock Walk and Lookout will be closed from 10 am 21 July 2025 to 5 pm 01 September 2025 to allow for upgrade works to take place. The track will be inaccessible from the turn off on Old Grafton Road to both walkers and vehicles.
Mann River Campground and Day Use Area will remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.45pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Jul 2025, 10.58am
The following sections of Wonga walk will be closed from Monday 24 February 2025 to the end of August 2025 due to construction works:
Penalties apply for non compliance. You can still access Wonga walk to Crystal Showers and Hardwood Lookout but must return back the same way.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5.26pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.41pm. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Jul 2025, 10.57am
The following sections of Never Never picnic area are closed from Sunday 9 February 2025 to Sunday 31 August 2025 due to scheduled upgrade works:
Other areas remain open including the northern parking area, northern picnic area and the toilets.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 10.57am
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations from 8am 16 April 2025 to 31 December 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 4.25pm
Some national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay are still closed due to weather impacts.
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 Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.26pm to Mon 8 Sep 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 9.48am
Following the effects of severe weather across the Mid North Coast the Racecourse campground will remain closed until Monday 8 September.
For more information contact the local park office.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
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Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.44am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 8.18am
Jacky Barkers Campground in Nowendoc National Park is closed from 11:00am Wednesday 7 May to Midnight Friday 29 August 2025 due to wet weather and hazardous road conditions.
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 National Parks office at Walcha on (02) 6777 4700 for 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 9 Jul 2025, 10.52am
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 Nature Reserve (NR), Richmond Range National Park (NP), Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay NP, Nymboida NP, Mount Neville 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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 9.48am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 12.33pm
The following walking tracks are closed until 30 September 2025 due to extensive damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
Some sections of Wonga Walk remain open including:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 8.39am
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi. Access to Dalmorton campground is by the Old Grafton Road from the Glen Innes (Western) end only, or from Chaelundi Road from the south. To access Chaelundi Road you will need to either enter via Marengo Road at Hernani, or via Sheepstation Creek Road at Dundurrabin. These roads are only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off-road caravans.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of December 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.56pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 8.59am
The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed until further notice due to a bridge defect.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 8.35am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 5.45pm
Following severe weather in the Coffs Coast area some national parks will remain closed for safety. Parks 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 Wed 7 May 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 12.11pm
Adverse weather conditions have caused damage to access roads to Werrikimbe National Park and some sections are accessible only by 4WD vehicles.
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 Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.17am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.48am
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 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.48am
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.44am
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.37am
Access to Mermaid Pools is permanently closed including for swimming. Sudden large swells and tides create major waves that wash over the rocks and pools.
Do not access this area. The severe conditions at this site have caused a number of significant injuries and deaths in the past.
Mermaid Pools have never been a designated visitor site due to the extreme nature of the surf and tides at this location. There is no approved public access walking track to Mermaid Pools.
For further information call the NPWS Verges Creek area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 4.13pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 1.25pm
Sections of Trial Bay Gaol campground will be closed for upgrades from Monday 10 February 2025 until late October 2025. The Bayview campsites and northern area will be closed.
Open parts of the campground will be impacted by noise and machinery between Monday and Friday, 7am to 5pm. Saturdays 8am to 1pm.
Access to parts of the campground will be impacted. Please refer to onsite maps for access information.
Stay safe and follow directions on signage as well as instructions from staff.
Find out more about the improvements planned for Trial Bay Gaol campground. For more information about the closure, contact the NPWS campground office at 02 6566 6168.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 12.26pm
Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Pest animal control shooting operations will also occur in these areas
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise in areas that are closed for public access.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.15am
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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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 8.39am
The historic heritage village of Dalmorton will be closed to visitors from 8am Monday 20 January 2025. This closure is to allow for works to be undertaken on operational infrastructure within the village. Road access through the village will not be impacted, and the Dalmorton campground to the south of the village remains open.
Please 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 Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 11.00am
Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).
The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 1.48pm
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.49am
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.50am
Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens roads.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
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