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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 3.29pm
Hazard reduction burns: Valla Road, Viewmont State Forest Plantations
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 16/02/2026. The fire is called Valla Road, Viewmont State Forest Plantations. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 13 Mar 2026, 1.19pm to Mon 16 Mar 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 1.36pm
Closed areas: Mooraback Cabin and Campground are Closed due NPWS Event
Some parts of this park are closed from 07.00 Friday 13 March to 10.00am Monday 16 March to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Werrikimbe NP.
The closed areas are:
- Mooraback Cabin
- Mooraback Camp Ground
- Platyps Pool walking track
- Mooraback walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information on registering for this event, contact the local Walcha NPWS office on 02 67774700.
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Applies from Thu 12 Mar 2026, 2.56pm to Sat 28 Mar 2026, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Mar 2026, 3.02pm
Other planned events: Smoky cape to Little Bay Walking Track Temporary closure 23rd - 27th March 2026
A temporary closure is in place at Little Bay Picnic Area, Smoky Cape to Little Bay Walking Track, Access to North and South Gap beach from Monday 23rd March to Friday 27th March 2026.
This closure is due to the construction phase of the Mulumun Walk Trail (formerly known as Five Headlands Walking Trail) which requires the use of a helicopter to place construction material along the walking track.
During the closure, staff will prevent unauthorised traffic and pedestrian access. Visitor, staff and contractor safety remains our highest priority.
Please adhere to signage and always follow the directions of site staff.
Further information about the Mulumun Trail is available on the Kempsey Shire Council website.
If you have any questions regarding the closures please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay on (02) 6561 6700 or at npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 12 Mar 2026, 2.51pm to Sat 28 Mar 2026, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Mar 2026, 2.56pm
Other planned events: Restricted Access to North and South Gap beach 23rd - 27th March 2026
A temporary closure is in place at Little Bay Picnic Area, Smoky Cape to Little Bay Walking Track, Access to North and South Gap beach from Monday 23rd March to Friday 27th March 2026.
This closure is due to the construction phase of the Mulumun Walk Trail (formerly known as Five Headlands Walking Trail) which requires the use of a helicopter to place construction material along the walking track.
During the closure, staff will prevent unauthorised traffic and pedestrian access. Visitor, staff and contractor safety remains our highest priority.
Please adhere to signage and always follow the directions of site staff.
Further information about the Mulumun Trail is available on the Kempsey Shire Council website.
If you have any questions regarding the closures please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay on (02) 6561 6700 or at npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 12 Mar 2026, 2.33pm to Sat 28 Mar 2026, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Mar 2026, 2.47pm
Other planned events: Little Bay Picnic Area temporary closure 23rd - 27th March 2026
A temporary closure is in place at Little Bay Picnic Area, Smoky Cape to Little Bay Walking Track, Access to North and South Gap beach from Monday 23rd March to Friday 27th March 2026.
This closure is due to the construction phase of the Mulumun Walk Trail (formerly known as Five Headlands Walking Trail) which requires the use of a helicopter to place construction material along the walking track.
During the closure, staff will prevent unauthorised traffic and pedestrian access. Visitor, staff and contractor safety remains our highest priority.
Please adhere to signage and always follow the directions of site staff.
Further information about the Mulumun Trail is available on the Kempsey Shire Council website.
If you have any questions regarding the closures please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay on (02) 6561 6700 or at npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 3.59pm to Fri 27 Mar 2026, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 12.49pm
Closed areas: Multiple areas closed weekdays for maintenance Dorrigo National Park
From Monday 2 March to Friday 27 March 2026, some parts of Dorrigo National Park are closed on weekdays for maintenance. The closed areas are:
- Dome Road
- Never Never picnic area
- Blackbutt walking track
- Red Cedar Falls walking track
- Rosewood Creek walking tracks
Access to these areas will remain open on weekends (Saturday and Sundays).
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 9.26am
Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 09 March 2027.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Fri 27 Mar 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Mar 2026, 9.59am
Other planned events: Roadworks Operation on Point Plomer Road, Limeburners Creek National Park
Roadwork operations including surface grading are planned along Point Plomer Road between Melaleuca campground and the 4WD access point at Queens Head from 8:00am Wednesday 11 March until 4:00pm Friday 27 March.
These works are weather dependent and minor delays may occur during this period.
Please drive to the conditions and observe the signage and directions from our staff carrying out these works. For more information contact the Kempsey office on 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 1.47pm to Fri 20 Mar 2026, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 9.33am
Closed areas: Dome Road, Never Never picnic area and associated walking tracks closed for maintenance
Some parts of Dorrigo National Park are closed while Dome Road is undergoing maintenance. The closures will run from Monday 2 March to Friday 13 March 2026, excluding weekends. Areas affected by this closure are:
- Dome Road
- Never Never picnic area
- Blackbutt walking track
- Casuarina Falls circuit
- Red Cedar Falls walking track
- Rosewood Creek walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour NPWS office, 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 11 Mar 2026, 10.00am to Sat 14 Mar 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 8.46am
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
The following parks and reserves will be closed from 10am Wednesday 11 March to 8am Saturday 14 March 2026 for an aerial pest control operation:
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal National Park
- Severn River Nature Reserve
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Fri 1 May 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Mar 2026, 12.51pm
Closed areas: Slingsbys trail remain closed due to flood damage
Slingsbys trail and the western part of Syndicate track (from Lanes lookout to Slingsbys trail) remains closed until further notice, due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 3 Dec 2025, 9.15am to Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Feb 2026, 2.40pm
Safety alerts: Cunglebung Rd Closed due to storm damage
Part of Cunglebung Rod is closed due to storm damage from the 3 December 2025 to 1 June 2026. Do not enter this area for your own safety. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 3.00pm
Safety alerts: Sherwood Forest Drive is 4wd and dry weather only
Sherwood Forest Drive is a 4WD, dry weather only road.
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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 1.39pm
Other planned events: Briggsvale-Morora-Lower Bobo roads closed and alternative access to Platypus Flat and Cod Hole campgrounds
Due to deteriorating road conditions the Briggsvale-Morora-Lower Bobo roads will be closed from Megan to Ulong effective 16 Feb 2026.
Alternate access to campgrounds in Nymboi Bindaray National Park is via Bostobrick.
For further information please contact Coffs Coast on 66520900.
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Applies from Thu 22 Jan 2026, 1.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 8.45am
Other incidents: Waterfall Way closed due rockfall
A rockfall on Waterfall Way west of Bellingen has closed the road, visit Live Traffic for more details.
This closure affects travellers from the coast visiting Dorrigo and New England National Parks.
Transport NSW advise that diversions are in place:
Light Vehicles can travel via Summervilles Road, Gordonville Road, Gleniffer Road, Wheatley Street, Hammond Street and Bridge Street in both directions. This route has a 10-tonne vehicle limit.
Heavy vehicles must avoid the area or consider using an alternative route such as the Oxley Highway, Gwydir Highway or New England Highway.
Please check Live Traffic for updates.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 7.00am to Fri 1 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Mar 2026, 9.00am
Closed areas: Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark closed
Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark are closed to vehicles and pedestrians from 7am Monday 2 February to 5pm Friday 1 May 2026 for civil works.
The Glade carpark is being redeveloped and the temporary visitors centre is still under construction in the Glade. Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark will be closed to visitors until the works are completed.
The Glade picnic area will still be open to pedestrians via the Wonga Walk, with all parking at the Rainforest Centre Precinct.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 1.38pm to Fri 3 Apr 2026, 1.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.12am
Other planned events: Construction work at Point Plomer Campground
Work to construct a new onsite office at Point Plomer campground is scheduled from Monday 2 February until Thursday 2 April 2026.
- Access to your campsite and the beach will not be affected.
- Work is planned between 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. During these times, some construction-related noise may be noticeable.
For further information, please contact the Kempsey office on (02) 6561 6700, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.
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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 1.08pm
Closed areas: Sid Burke Rest Area closed for works
Please be advised Sid Burke Rest Area is closed until further notice.
Emergency works are being undertaken to fix vandalised amenities building.
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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 9.22am
Safety alerts: Safety Alert - Changed Road conditions: Waihou Rd 5T load limit
Waihou Rd has a 5 Tonne load limit due to a damaged bridge and a damaged culvert.
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Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Feb 2026, 11.22am
Other planned events: Susan Island Nature Reserve - 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Susan Island Nature Reserve Area from 1 January to 31 July 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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 Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 66 411 500.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 11.33am
Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to unsafe access
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 Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 1.08pm
Closed areas: Closed roads in multiple north coast national parks due severe weather damage
Some roads are closed in New England National Park, Dunggir National Park and Gumbaynggirr National Park and Station Conservation Area due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and other flood events.
Roadblocks have been installed on Horseshoe Road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north
Affected roads include:
- Horseshoe Road – culvert blow out and undermining of road, no through access. Remediation will begin in January 2026 when weather is suitable for equipment access across wet roads.
- Gaddes Ridge Road – major landslip, no through access. This road will remain closed indefinitely, after an independent geotechnical engineer's assessment identified an unacceptable risk of ongoing landslip. Please travel via Cedar Road.
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. You may need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in these parks. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 8.43am
Closed areas: Scrub Bird Walking Track Closed
The Scrub Bird walking track is closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Fri 3 Apr 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 9.07am
Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade
The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed from Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 3 April 2026 while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:
- Dangars Gorge Campground
- Dangars Falls Picnic Area
- Dangars Falls lookouts
- McDirtys walking track
- Sailsbury Waters walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).
NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.
During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
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Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.37pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 11.20am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfires and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 1.08pm
Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
- Eagles Nest walking track
- All access to Weeping Rock
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 9.18am
Closed parks: Yessabah Reserve Permanently Closed
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 1 Sep 2025, 2.57pm to Sat 14 Mar 2026, 3.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 11.03am
Other planned events: Notice of Fox Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Gaagal Wanggaan National Park, from 10 September 2025 to 28 February 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and also must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact the local Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 9.16am
Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads
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:
- Wittigs Road
- parts of Stockyard Creek Road
- Seams Road
- Jacks Road
- Buds Crossing Road
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- building the fence
- installing bridge and culvert crossings.
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 Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 1.08pm
Closed areas: Landslip on Hanging Rock Road in State forest
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 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Dec 2025, 4.33pm
Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed.
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: Thu 18 Dec 2025, 4.32pm
Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Mermaid Pools
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 Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 11.25am
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
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 Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 11.25am
Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure
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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