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Applies from Fri 29 Aug 2025, 9.03am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 9.06am

Closed areas: Karamea Homestead closed due to flood damage

The following area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the May flooding and severe weather event:

  • Karamea Homestead

 

The Homestead will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is 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 local park office on 02 6538 5300.

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Applies from Thu 28 Aug 2025, 1.19pm to Mon 8 Sep 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Aug 2025, 1.22pm

Closed areas: Lake Innes Nature Reserve Part Closure Pest Animal Control

Some areas in these reserves are closed from 7pm Sunday, 7 September 2025 to 8am Monday, 8 September 2025 for ground shooting of feral animals. The closed areas include:

  • Innes Ruins Historic Site
  • Googik Track and Boundary Trail
  • Northern areas of Lake Innes Nature Reserve

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.45pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Aug 2025, 12.50pm

Closed areas: Wonga walk partial closure

The following sections of Wonga walk will be closed from Monday 24 February 2025 to the end of October 2025 due to construction works:

  • Access to Tristania Falls direct from Gondwanan Circle
  • Tristania Falls.

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 Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.44am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Aug 2025, 9.46am

Closed parks: Jacky Barker Campground in Nowendoc National Park is Closed due to Wet Weather and Hazardous Road conditions

Jacky Barkers Campground in Nowendoc National Park is closed from 11:00am Wednesday 7 May to Midnight Tuesday 30 September 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 Wed 27 Aug 2025, 8.00am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Aug 2025, 9.12am

Safety alerts: Korogoro walking track, Hat Head National Park - washouts on walking track

Sections of Korogoro walking track have been eroded by recent severe weather events. Wakers should excercise caution until repairs are completed.

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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 2.11pm

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 Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.44am

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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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11.26am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 11.11am

Closed areas: Tommy's Rock Walk and Lookout Closed for Upgrade Works

Tommy's Rock Walk and Lookout will be closed from 10 am 21 July 2025 to 5 pm 01 October 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 Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 10.39am

Closed areas: Closed roads due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and subsequent wet weather events in New England NP, Dunggir NP and Gumbaynggirr NP & SCA

Closed roads in New England NP, Dunggir NP and Gumbaynggirr NP & SCA due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and additional subsequent flood events. 

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.

Additional road closures are in place in New England NP in the Comara Range area due to multiple landslips.

Affected roads include:

  • Horseshoe Road – culvert blow out and undermining of road, no through access. Planning underway to remediate.
  • Kilprotay Road – major landslip (~3.5km from the top intersection with the Horseshoe road), no through access. 
  • Kosekai Road – major landslip (~0.2km west from the intersection with Hanging Rock Road), no through access.
  • Nulla Range Road – major landslip, no through access.
  • Comara Trail – major landslip, no through access.
  • Gaddes Ridge Road – major landslip, no through access. An independent geotechnical engineer's assessment has identified an unacceptable risk of ongoing landslip, this road will remain closed for an indefinite period. 

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 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 12.47pm

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 Thu 22 May 2025, 8.35am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 12.42pm

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

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 Mon 4 Aug 2025, 1.53pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 11.27am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood debris clean up

The following areas are closed from Monday 4 August 2025 to Friday 19 September 2025 due to flood debris clean up:

  • Boundary Hole picnic area
  • Gum Hole campground and picnic area
  • Billys Hole picnic area

These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Tue 19 Aug 2025, 7.00am to Tue 9 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 9.30am

Closed areas: Road closure Lyrebird Lane- Glade picnic area

Lyrebird Lane and The Glade picnic area is closed for commencement of construction works on the temporary visitor centre from Tuesday 19 August until Tuesday 9 September 2025.

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Applies from Mon 18 Aug 2025, 9.09am to Tue 16 Sep 2025, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 1.46pm

Closed areas: Point Plomer Campground CLOSED for maintenance works

Point Plomer Campground is CLOSED for maintenance/drainage works from 18th August to 16th September 2025.

Day use areas remain OPEN.

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Applies from Sun 17 Aug 2025, 9.35pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.36pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 9.41pm

Other planned events: Notice of Fox Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve and Bongil Bongil National Park, from 22 August 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 Wed 7 May 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 9.21am

Safety alerts: Road Access to Werrikimbe National Park

Adverse weather conditions have caused damage to access roads to Werrikimbe National Park and some sections are accessible only by 4WD vehicles

  • Hastings Forest Way - Road is open with caution, 4WD only
  • Racecourse Road - Road is open with caution, 4WD only
  • Cockerawombeeba Road – Road is closed between Forbes Road and North Plateau Road
  • Forbes Road –Road is open with caution, 4WD only
  • Rimau Road - Road is closed
  • Brushy Mountain Campground – Campground is open
  • Plateau Beech Campground – Campground is closed
  • North Plateau Road - Closed due to large tree fall
  • King Fern Walking Track - Closed

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 Fri 15 Aug 2025, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Aug 2025, 9.08am

Closed areas: Areas in Werrikimbe National Park

Areas within Werrikimbe National Park are closed due to a large tree fall across North Plateau Road. 

  • North Plateau Road - Closed
  • Plateau Beech Campground - Closed
  • King Fern Walking Track - Closed

For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 11.33am

Other planned events: Closure of Old Grafton Road

Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Mann River Campground and Dalmorton Campground. Mann River Campground is accessible from the Glen Innes (Western) side of the Old Grafton Road, whereas Dalmorton must be accessed from Grafton (Eastern) side. The Dalmorton Tunner will remain open during this time.

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 25 Aug 2025, 7.30am to Sun 19 Oct 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 2.18pm

Other planned events: 1080 Spring Aerial and Ground Baiting Program

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 25th August 2025 to the 19th October 2025 on the following reserves:

  • Bald Rock National Park
  • Barool National Park
  • Basket Swamp National Park
  • Bluff River Nature Reserve
  • Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
  • Boonoo Boonoo National Park
  • Butterleaf National Park and State Conservation Area
  • Capoompeta National Park
  • Cathedral Rock National Park
  • Gibraltar Range National Park
  • Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
  • Kings Plains National Park
  • Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
  • Kwiambal National Park
  • Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
  • Maryland National Park
  • Nymboida National Park
  • Nullamanna National Park
  • Severn River Nature Reserve
  • Torrington State Conservation Area
  • Warra National Park
  • Washpool National Park
  • Washpool State Conservation Area

The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Fri 8 Aug 2025, 3.26pm to Sat 11 Oct 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 1.29pm

Other planned events: Sherwood Nature Reserve - Planned event - car rally

On 11 October 2025 Coffs Coast Car Rally will be held which will affect access to Sherwood Creek Nature Reserve. Road closures will be in place. This event is not managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service, however access will be restricted due to road closures for this event. 

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Applies from Mon 11 Aug 2025, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Aug 2025, 8.27am

Other planned events: Queens Lake road maintenance works

Road maintenance works will commence in Queens Lake Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area from Monday 11 August 2025, and is expected to take 6-8 weeks.  Works will involve partial closure of roads during the works program with machinery operating in the area. Signage will be in place on site to notify park users where machinery is operating.  Park users are advised to avoid the area during this time.  For further information call the local park office on 6588 5555.

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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 8.48am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

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 Wed 4 Jun 2025, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 8.48am

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 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

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 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 Mon 11 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Thu 11 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Jul 2025, 2.35pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing 1080 ground baiting programs from 11 August 2025 to 11 December 2025, in the following reserves: 

  • Warrabah National Park
  • Watsons Creek State Conservation Area
  • Watsons Creek Nature Reserve 
  • Watsons Creek National Park

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 like the Western Saw-shelled 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 Area NPWS Office for more information on 02 6738 9100. 

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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Aug 2025, 8.56am

Closed areas: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations 16 April 2025 to 31 December 2025

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: Wed 27 Aug 2025, 9.09am

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

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: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 9.15am

Closed areas: Racecourse Campground Closed

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 Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 9.14am

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 Thu 10 Jul 2025, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 11.32am

Safety alerts: Road damage due to severe weather

Roads in Bago Bluff national park have suffered damage due to recent severe weather events.

Please drive to conditions and check depth of water crossings and approaches before driving through.

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

For more information contact the local park office.

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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 12.10pm

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 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

Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to damage closed by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The following walking tracks are closed until 30 September 2025 due to extensive damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:

  • Parts of Wonga walk - Tristania Falls section (from Hardwood lookout to Tristania Falls)
  • Red Cedar Falls walking track
  • Slingsby trail and Syndicate Ridge track

Some sections of Wonga Walk remain open including:

  • Lyrebird Link to the Glade
  • The Glade to Crystal Showers Falls
  • Crystal Showers Falls to Hardwood lookout

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.

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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

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 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.48am

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 Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.44am

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 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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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 8.49am

Closed areas: Dalmorton Heritage Village closed

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

Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage

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

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: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.50am

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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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/lookouts/chandler-river-lookout/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
  • 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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