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Skywalk lookout

Dorrigo National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 7 June 2023, 10.01am

Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 10.32am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 10.01am.

Closed areas: Wonga walk partial closure

The section of the Wonga walk between the Glade and Crystal Shower Falls is closed from Wednesday 7 June 2023 until June 2024. The closure is to allow track upgrades to improve visitor safety.

Crystal Shower Falls and Tristania Falls remain open via the lower Wonga walk. This is a 7.4km return walk from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, or a 9km return walk from the Glade.

For further information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 10.32am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 10.01am

Closed areas: Wonga walk partial closure

The section of the Wonga walk between the Glade and Crystal Shower Falls is closed from Wednesday 7 June 2023 until June 2024. The closure is to allow track upgrades to improve visitor safety.

Crystal Shower Falls and Tristania Falls remain open via the lower Wonga walk. This is a 7.4km return walk from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, or a 9km return walk from the Glade.

For further information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Tue 6 Jun 2023, 3.54pm to Wed 21 Jun 2023, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 9.59am

Closed areas: Dome Road and Never Never picnic area

Never Never picnic area and associated walking tracks are closed until further notice. The closure is due to roadworks and the impacts of wet weather on Dome Road.   

The area will re-open once road conditions improve and repairs can be made. 

For updates and further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on  02 66 520900 or visit the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.

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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 11.22am to Tue 14 Nov 2023, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 May 2023, 10.08am

Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in

  • Koreelah National Park
  • Tooloom Naional Park
  • Yabbra National Park
  • Mount Clunie National Park
  • Captains Creek Nature Reserve
  • Nymboida National Park
  • Mount Neville Nature Reserve
  • Banyabba Nature Reserve
  • Ramornie National Park
  • Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
  • Bindarri National Park
  • Cascade National Park
  • Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
  • Cunnawarra National Park
  • Dorrigo National Park
  • Dunggir National Park
  • Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
  • Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
  • Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
  • New England National Park
  • Ngambaa Nature Reserve
  • Nymboi-Binderay National Park
  • Serpentine Nature Reserve
  • The Cells State Conservation Area
  • Cottan-Bimbang National Park
  • Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area
  • Pee Dee Nature Reserve
  • The Castles Nature Reserve
  • Werrikimbe National Park
  • Willi Willi National Park.

 

from 14/05/2023 to 14/11/2023

Aerial baiting is scheduled for 14/05/2023 to 28/05/2023

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

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 on-

Richmond River – 02 6627 0200

Clarence – 02 6641 1500

Coffs Coast – 02 6652 0900

Hastings Macleay – 02 6588 5555

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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 2.30pm to Sun 3 Dec 2023, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 11.05am

Closed areas: Sections of New England National Park closed

Southern sections of the New England National Park are closed due to flood event impacts.  Hickeys Creek Road and West End Road are closed until further notice.

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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 10.00am

Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed

The Never Never picnic area shelter is closed until further notice, due to damage sustained during extended wet weather. The closure will remain in place until the shelter is assessed by an engineer.

Walking tracks and Never Never picnic area remain open.  

For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Thu 27 Oct 2022, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 11.26am

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
  • The lower eastern section of Lyrebird track including Tree Fern Valley 

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/skywalk-lookout/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Dorrigo National Park in the North Coast region
  • Dorrigo National Park is open daily (except Christmas Day) 9am to 4.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

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