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Blackbutt picnic area

Crowdy Bay National Park

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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 12.50pm

Safety alerts: Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works

8 September 2026 update:

  • Diamond Head Road, from the northern (Dunbogan) entry point to Kylies Beach campground, was graded in mid-July.
  • Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground leading to Coralville Road, was graded in early-August. 
  • Crowdy Bay Road, between Coralville and Crowdy Head Road, was graded in late-August.
  • The next round of grading is anticipated to occur in late November/early December.

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads. 

Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.56am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 11.16am

Closed areas: Pest animal control Sea Acres National Park

Some areas in Sea Acres National Park are closed from 7pm, Friday 18 September to 7am, Monday 21 September 2026 for ground shooting of feral animals. The closed areas are:

  • All areas of the park bounded by Lighthouse Road/Pacific Drive and Shelly Beach Road
  • The Sea Acres Walking Track, Lighthouse Walking Tack, Miners Beach Walking Track, and the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk including all linking and adjoining trails
  • Miners Beach
  • Sunset Point headland
  • Little Bay Beach 
  • Chiller's Bay
  • Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
  • This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including koala habitat and threatened species.
  • Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes, cats and wild dogs will be targeted if observed during the operation.

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Applies from Tue 11 Aug 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 10.53am

Other planned events: Works at Diamond Head campground

Bollard replacement works are being undertaken at Diamond Head campground. There will be some disturbance from machinery during construction hours 8am-5pm on weekdays. No work will be undertaken on weekends.

Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie 02 6588 5555 for any enquiries.

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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 11.00am

Safety alerts: Greens Dump Road closed due to damaged bridge

Greens Dump Road is closed to all vehicle traffic due to damaged bridges. The road will remain closed until further notice. Access to Bird Tree Picnic Area is not affected by this road closure.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance. Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555 for more information.

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 10.19am

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 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 10.59am

Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground

Visitors are advised that the fire pits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground as they were beginning to deteriorate, presenting a safety hazard to users.

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 fire bans in place. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am

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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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/blackbutt-picnic-area/local-alerts

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