Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.14am
Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 8.35am
to Tue 27 May 2025, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.14am.
Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather
Many national parks and reserves in the Coffs Coast area are closed from 8am Thursday 22 May to 2pm Tuesday 27 May due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
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.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 8.35am to Tue 27 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.14am
Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather
Many national parks and reserves in the Coffs Coast area are closed from 8am Thursday 22 May to 2pm Tuesday 27 May due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
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.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 7.47am to Thu 22 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 7.52am
Closed areas: Dorrigo Rainforest Centre Precinct closed
The Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Canopy Cafe is closed Thursday 22 May due to the severe weather impacting the Mid North Coast.
The closed areas are:
- Dorrigo Rainforest Information and Retail Centre
- Canopy Cafe
Significant rainfall has been recorded with more rain forecast. Many roads are already closed and there is the potential for further flooding. It is advised to review your travel plans to national parks and reserves in the Mid North Coast. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule planned visits to parks and reserves and avoid unnecessary travel. 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 Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.57am
Closed areas: Closed roads due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred in New England National Park
Closed roads in New England National Park until 31 August 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:
- Horseshoe road – culvert blow out and undermining of road, no through access
- Kilprotay road – major landslip (~3.5km from the top intersection with the Horseshoe road), no through access
- Gaddes Ridge road - major landslip, no through access
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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.05pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 11.55am
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The following walking tracks are closed until 30 June 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 3 Mar 2025, 5.26pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 4.24pm
Closed areas: Parts of Never Never Picnic Area Closed
The following sections of Never Never Picnic area are closed from Sunday 9 February 2025 to Monday 28 July 2025:
- Southern end of Never Never picnic area
- Never Never picnic shelter
- Never Never picnic shelter carpark
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.45pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Parts of Wonga Walk closed - Gondwanan circle to Tristania Falls and Tristania Falls area
The following sections of Wonga walk will be closed from 24 February 2025 to the end of July 2025 due to construction works:
- Access to Tristania Falls direct from Gondwanan Circle
- Tristania Falls
You can still access Wonga walk to Crystal Showers and Hardwood Lookout but must return back the same way.
Penalties apply for non compliance.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 8.29am
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 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 11.55am
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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