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Applies from Mon 23 Feb 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Mar 2026, 2.25pm
Hazard reduction burns: Pulfords Road Nundle SF
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 23/02/2026. The fire is called Pulfords Road Nundle SF. 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 Sat 14 Mar 2026, 3.01pm to Fri 20 Mar 2026, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Mar 2026, 3.12pm
Closed areas: The Never Never Picnic Area is closed due to unsafe road conditions
The Never Never Road is closed due to slippery dangerous conditions therefore unable to access The Never Never Picnic Area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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 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 Fri 6 Mar 2026, 4.13pm to Thu 2 Apr 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2026, 4.45pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground shooting for feral animal control
Some areas in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area are closed from 8am, Tuesday 10 March to 4:30pm Thursday 2 April 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control. Closed area are:
- Paddys Ridge Trail
- Butchers Swamp Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6538 5300..
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Applies from Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2026, 2.06pm
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 2025 flooding and severe weather event:
The Homestead will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
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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 Thu 6 Nov 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9.08am
Closed areas: Cliff Face walking track temporarily closed due to impacts from flooding / severe weather
Cliff Face Track will be closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the flooding and severe weather event that occurred during May 2025
The walking track will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Mar 2026, 8.55am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.10am
Other planned events: Weed Spraying Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/ National Park
NSW NPWS will be working with a contractor and staff to complete a weed spraying program within Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park.
Weeds being sprayed include:
- Blackberries
- Scotch Thistle
- Oxeye Daisy
- Yorkshire Fog
If you have any concerns please contact Scone Depot on 6540 2333.
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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 Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2.29pm to Tue 7 Apr 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 6.19pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban, Wallingat, Myall Lakes and Tapin Tops National Parks
A park fire ban is in place in this park from midnight Thursday 18th December 2025 and remains in effect until midnight Monday 6th April 2026, unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire 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 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 Wed 11 Feb 2026, 11.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 11.22am. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Mar 2026, 7.14am
Closed parks: Closed area: Murrurundi Pass National Park closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Murrurundi Pass National Park will be closed from 5pm to 5am between Wednesday 11 February 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
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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 Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2.36pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Mar 2026, 10.27am
Closed areas: Closed areas: Towarri National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Areas within Towarri National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Thursday 23 October 2025 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
Note: Washpools campground and picnic area will not be directly affected by these closures.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Feb 2026, 5.08pm
Safety alerts: Visitor safety alert: feral horses
Feral horses move through this campground and along the adjacent walking track day and night. Campers at Polblue campground should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
- avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
- retreat to your vehicle
- wave your arms around and make lots of noise
- walk in a group rather than as an individual
- always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.25pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 9.02am
Closed parks: Curracabundi National Park closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Curracabundi National Park is closed for ground pest control operation
Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen, Lea Hurst. Monkeycot, Karamea precincts) is closed 9am, Monday 2 February 2026 to 1030am, Tuesday 30 June 2026 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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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 Mon 14 Jul 2025, 1.35pm to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2026, 3.50pm
Closed areas: Sleppy Hollow Trail and Craddocks Creek Trail closed due to landslips
Sleepy Hollow Trail and Craddocks Creek Trail are closed until further notice to allow contractors to undertake landslip remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 1.52pm
Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed
Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Dec 2025, 4.51pm
Closed areas: Flat Rock Lookout - Closed for Visitor Safety
Flat Rock Lookout is closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Dec 2025, 4.50pm
Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety
Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.48am to Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 8.26am
Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
Most of the public-accessible 4WD trails in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area have now re-opened, after the annual season closure period.
However, the following 4WD trail remain closed, due to current trail conditions:
- Barrington Trail south past the Junction Pools Trail
This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Little Murray and Junction Pools campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise the trail while it is closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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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 Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 9.21am
Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground
Visitors are advised that for safety reasons firepits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground.
Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.
Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any park or total fire bans in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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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 Wed 19 Nov 2025, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 10.16am
Closed areas: Rawson Falls Walking Trail closure
Part of the Rawson Falls Walking Trail remains closed due to extensive damage caused by the May 2025 major flood event. Sections of the trail are affected by dangerous trees, and a significant landslip has occurred on the track leading to the base of the waterfall.
The picnic area as well as the top section of the walking trail to the lookout platform are open.
The section of trail below the lookout will remain closed while planning approvals and procurement are completed to remediate the landslip.
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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Tapin Tops National Park
The following areas within Tapin Tops National Park are closed due to flood impacts;
- Potaroo Falls (including Potaroo Road)
- Tallowood Flat
- Rowleys Rock Rd
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 8.13am
Safety alerts: Williams Top Rd - 4WD recommended in wet conditions
Williams Top Rd (in Chichester State Forest) has been reopened, allowing vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (start of the Corker Trail). However, 4WD is recommended in wet conditions due to slippery surfaces. Drivers should be experienced and well prepared as mobile coverage in the area is limited.
For more information contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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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 Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 9.44am
Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
- Barrakee SCA
- Coocumbac Island NR
- Killabakh NR
- Wingham Brush NR
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 3.12pm
Other planned events: Brimbin Pontoon (Dawson River) closed
Brimbin Pontoon has sustained damage and is temporarily closed. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
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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 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 Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2026, 8.13am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 8.29am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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