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Applies from Mon 11 Aug 2025, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 8.19am
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 Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.28am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Aug 2025, 10.38am
Closed areas: Googik Track partial closure
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting essential repairs and maintenance on a bridge along the Googik Track, Lake Innes Nature Reserve from Monday 4 August 2025 until Sunday 31 August 2025, subject to weather conditions.
The Googik Track will be closed between Chestnut Road and Geebung Drive, and no pedestrian or bicycle access will be permitted between closure points during this time.
Visitors are advised to use Geebung Drive entrance to access the Googik Track whilst works are underway.
We understand that this closure is inconvenient, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
For further information, please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay on (02) 6588 5555 or npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.11pm
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 Wed 4 Jun 2025, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 8.19am
Closed areas: Safety Alert - Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive closed
Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive is closed to all traffic
The Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive in Cottan-Bimbang National Park is closed from Wednesday 4 June to Friday 29 August 2025 due to hazardous road conditions following the recent wet weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Walch NPWS office on Tel. 6777 4700.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Jul 2025, 9.17am
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 Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 4.25pm
Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather
Some national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay are still closed due to weather impacts.
For more information contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 9.39am
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 Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 1.39pm
Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather
Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff assess conditions and determine them safe for visitation.
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 on (02) 6552 4097.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 10 Jul 2025, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 11.32am
Safety alerts: Road damage due to severe weather
Roads in Bago Bluff national park have suffered damage due to recent severe weather events.
Please drive to conditions and check depth of water crossings and approaches before driving through.
For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
For more information contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 12.10pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
Richmond River Area – Captains Creek Nature Reserve (NR), Richmond Range National Park (NP), Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay NP, Nymboida NP, Mount Neville NR, Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
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.
Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4.19pm to Wed 24 Dec 2025, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 11.24am
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 Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 11.02am
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Wallingat National Park
The following areas in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
- Cabbage Palm loop track
- Coachwood loop track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 7.48am
Closed areas: 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 on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 8.25am
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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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 8.46am
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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