Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 10 June 2026, 11.10am
Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.00am
to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 11.10am.
Other planned events: Planned Aerial Spraying - Temporary Area Closures
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be controlling invasive bitou bush using aerial spraying in selected coastal areas of Limeburners Creek, Goolawah, and Hat Head National Parks between 15 and 19 June 2026.
To ensure public safety, temporary closures will be in place on the day of spraying only in affected areas. These closures will include:
Limeburners Creek National Park - planned week commencing 15th June
- Big Hill Walk Track and Big Hill Back Beach
- Plomer Back Beach (southern end)
- Plomer Road (south of Point Plomer Campground to The Broken Bit)
- Queens Head Day Use Area
- North Shore Beach
Goolawah National Park - planned week commencing 15th June
- Goolawah Beach (Crescent/Back Beach), including the 4WD beach access road to Racecourse Campground
- Racecourse Headland car park
Hat Head National Park - planned week commencing 15th June
- Killick Beach (from Richardsons Crossing to Hungry Headland)
- Killick Beach 4WD access road (from Hungry Road and Kemps Headland Road)
- Kemps Headland to Connors Beach walking track
- The Gap car park
- Connors Hill Trail
- Korogoro Circuit Walking Track
- Smoky Beach (from Hat Head township to Smoky Cape Campground).
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Please note that closures will apply only while operations are underway in the area. NPWS staff will be onsite during closures, and affected areas will be reopened approximately one hour after treatment, once the spray has dried on vegetation.
For further information, please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay at npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 4.59pm
Safety alerts: Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works
Grading of Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park is scheduled to occur from Monday 15 June 2026 onwards, starting at the northern park entry point through to the intersection with Kylies Beach access road, and then progressing further south. The road will remain open during works, however please be mindful of heavy machinery and workers on the road, and expect short delays. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers.
Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton.
For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 11.10am
Other planned events: Planned Aerial Spraying - Temporary Area Closures
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be controlling invasive bitou bush using aerial spraying in selected coastal areas of Limeburners Creek, Goolawah, and Hat Head National Parks between 15 and 19 June 2026.
To ensure public safety, temporary closures will be in place on the day of spraying only in affected areas. These closures will include:
Limeburners Creek National Park - planned week commencing 15th June
- Big Hill Walk Track and Big Hill Back Beach
- Plomer Back Beach (southern end)
- Plomer Road (south of Point Plomer Campground to The Broken Bit)
- Queens Head Day Use Area
- North Shore Beach
Goolawah National Park - planned week commencing 15th June
- Goolawah Beach (Crescent/Back Beach), including the 4WD beach access road to Racecourse Campground
- Racecourse Headland car park
Hat Head National Park - planned week commencing 15th June
- Killick Beach (from Richardsons Crossing to Hungry Headland)
- Killick Beach 4WD access road (from Hungry Road and Kemps Headland Road)
- Kemps Headland to Connors Beach walking track
- The Gap car park
- Connors Hill Trail
- Korogoro Circuit Walking Track
- Smoky Beach (from Hat Head township to Smoky Cape Campground).
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Please note that closures will apply only while operations are underway in the area. NPWS staff will be onsite during closures, and affected areas will be reopened approximately one hour after treatment, once the spray has dried on vegetation.
For further information, please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay at npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applies from Sun 14 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Starrs Creek Road - Closed for Road Repair Works
Starrs Creek Road is closed from 14 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 whilst road repair works are undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.29am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 2.00pm
Other planned events: Diamond Head campground - beach access upgrade
The paved beach access track from Diamond Head campground to the beach is closed for upgrades from Monday 20th April 2026 until completion. The paved path will be replaced with a raised deck, ramp and handrail to improve visitor safety and accessibility.
There will be no access to the beach using this track while the new structure is built. Visitors will need to use the old 4WD beach access track located 20m away. There will be some disturbance from construction noise during normal work hours of 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
For more information, call the NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm
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 Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm
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 Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 2.07pm
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 Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.43pm
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 Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 1.48pm
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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