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Abbey Creek picnic area

Crowdy Bay National Park

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Applies from Wed 10 Dec 2025, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Dec 2025, 5.09pm

Fires - Advice: Knodingbul rd

There is a fire in this park called Knodingbul rd. 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 Sun 14 Dec 2025, 12.24pm to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Dec 2025, 12.26pm

Closed areas: Peninsula Trail closed for repair works.

Peninsula Trail will be closed for repair works from Monday 15th December 2025 until Friday 30th January 2026.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Dec 2025, 12.23pm

Closed areas: Flat Nellie Trail closed for repair works.

Flat Nellie Trail will be closed for repair works from Monday 15th December 2025 until Friday 30th January 2026. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.

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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 4.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Dec 2025, 4.49pm

Other planned events: Road grading old port mac road

Road grading is scheduled for Monday the 15th and 16th of December - part road closures may be in place during the hours of 7am and 6pm - please follow traffic management instructions

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Applies from Thu 27 Nov 2025, 2.19pm to Mon 15 Dec 2025, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Dec 2025, 1.48pm

Other planned events: Roadworks underway in Wallingat National Park

Roadworks are underway within Wallingat National Park until Monday 15 December 2025. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 2.27pm

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 Wed 19 Nov 2025, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.21am

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 10 Nov 2025, 10.58am

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 Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.34am

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 Thu 10 Jul 2025, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.04pm

Safety alerts: Road damage due to severe weather

Several roads within Bago Bluff National Park have sustained significant erosion damage due to severe weather events earlier in 2025.

  • Access to Bago Bluff Lookouts and Rollover Road is best gained via Milligans Road, turning onto Rollover Road.
  • Access to the Lorne Flora Reserve Walking Track is best approached from the east via Blackbutt Road.

NPWS crews and contractors are currently undertaking repairs to affected roads and trails. Please be aware that plant and machinery may be encountered during these works.

Drive carefully and to the conditions.

For further information, contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.16am

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: Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.10pm

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 Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Nov 2025, 1.48pm

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Wallingat National Park

Multiple walking tracks in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:

  • Cabbage Palm & Coachwood loop track
  • Double Wharf Trail
  • Sugar Creek Trail

For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Mon 11 Aug 2025, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Nov 2025, 10.10am

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 Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 8.30am

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 Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 3.33pm

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 Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4.19pm to Wed 24 Dec 2025, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 9.16am

Closed areas: Closed roads due to flood damage

The following roads in Queens Lake Nature Reserve are closed due to flood damage.

  • Yellow Gully Road
  • Sheoak Trail 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact the local office (02) 6588 5555

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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 12.04pm

Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed

Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.

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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/picnic-areas/abbey-creek-picnic-area/local-alerts

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