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Blackbutt picnic area

Crowdy Bay National Park

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Applies from Wed 11 Feb 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Feb 2026, 3.02pm

Hazard reduction burns: Forestry HR Burrawan Plantation

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 11/02/2026. The fire is called Forestry HR Burrawan Plantation. 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 Fri 6 Feb 2026, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 4.07pm

Closed areas: Herons Creek and Butchers Yard Roads

Some roads in Bago Bluff National Park will be closed commencing 6 February 2026 while road works are completed.

The closed roads are:

  • Herons Creek Road
  • Butchers Yard Road 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 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: Mon 29 Dec 2025, 4.51pm

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 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.50am

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: Tue 3 Feb 2026, 2.31pm

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 Thu 10 Jul 2025, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 8.51am

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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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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