Applies from Wed 4 Oct 2023, 4.30pm to Fri 13 Oct 2023, 4.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Oct 2023, 4.35pm

Other planned events: BBQs Not Working - Ruins Campground

All BBQs within the Ruins Campground are not working due to an electrical issue.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Booti Booti National Park
  • The Ruins campground and picnic area

Applies from Fri 7 Jul 2023, 10.02am to Fri 10 Nov 2023, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 8.37am

Safety alerts: The Ruins campground and picnic area - Construction work

The Ruins Beach amenities block is closed due to construction works. Please avoid the construction zone.

The main amenities block remains open for use. For further information please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Booti Booti National Park
  • The Ruins campground and picnic area

Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 3.40pm

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 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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Booti Booti National Park
• Tapin Tops National Park
• Wallingat National Park

Applies from Mon 25 Sep 2023, 9.03am to Thu 16 Nov 2023, 9.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 12.19pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Saturday 7 October 2023 to Friday 15 October 2023 in the following parks and reserves:

• Barakee National Park
• Barrakee State Conservation Area
• Biriwal Bulga National Park
• Bugan Nature Reserve
• Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park
• Goonook Nature Reserve
• Talawahl Nature Reserve
• Tapin Tops National Park
• Wallamba Nature Reserve

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 the 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.

For more information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Biriwal Bulga National Park
• Goonook Nature Reserve
• Talawahl Nature Reserve
• Tapin Tops National Park
• Wallamba Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 3.41pm to Mon 9 Oct 2023, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 9.29pm

Closed areas: Closures apply for vertebrate pest control operations

Areas within Lake Innes Nature Reserve, Lake Innes SCA and Innes Ruins Historic Site will be closed from 8pm Thursday 28th to 6am Friday 29th September for vertebrate pest control operations. The closed areas include:

• Googik Trail
• Ruins Way Trail
• Boundary Trail 
• Point Road 

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

Affects 3 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Innes Ruins Historic Site
  • Innes Ruins
• Lake Innes Nature Reserve
  • Googik Heritage walking track
• Lake Innes State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 30 Aug 2023, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 9.03am

Other planned events: Dooragan Summit lookout closures

Lookouts at Dooragan Summit Picnic Area are currently being repaired and closures apply. Visitors can still access the site and experience the amazing view from the cleared area at the hang gliding platform. For further information please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Dooragan National Park

Applies from Mon 21 Aug 2023, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 9.04am

Closed areas: Charles Hamey Lookout closed due to vandalism

Charles Hamey Lookout is closed due to vandalism. Anyone with information regarding this damage to visitor infrastructure is encouraged to contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 or Laurieton Police on (02) 6559 9044.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kattang Nature Reserve
  • Charles Hamey lookout

Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 11.22am to Tue 14 Nov 2023, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Aug 2023, 11.22am

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.
• Boonanghi Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area

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

Aerial baiting is scheduled for 21/08/2023 to 25/08/2023

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Cottan-Bimbang National Park

Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 9.28pm

Closed areas: Areas in Bago Bluff national park closed due to flood damage

Lemon Tree Road is currently closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding. These areas will re-open once repairs are completed

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bago Bluff National Park

Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 9.27am

Safety alerts: Detour to Bird Tree Picnic Area

Access to Bird Tree picnic area in Middle Brother National Park is currently affected by a landslip on Grey Gum Ridge Road.

Park visitors can still access Bird Tree picnic area by using Haydons Road off the Pacific Highway instead of the signposted access off Middle Brother Road. There is no access to Bird Tree Picnic Area from Grey Gum Ridge Road to the south (towards the towers) due to this land slip.

For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on (02) 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Middle Brother National Park
  • Bird Tree picnic area

Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 9.14am

Safety alerts: Wallingat campgound access

Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wallingat National Park
  • Wallingat River campground

Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm to Thu 29 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 9.28am

Closed parks: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site

Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Innes Ruins Historic Site

Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Aug 2023, 7.51am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground closed

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wallingat National Park
  • Ferny Creek campground