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Applies from Mon 10 May 2021, 8.00am to Thu 13 May 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 5.05pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for road maintenance
A number of areas are closed while road maintenance is underway. They include:
- Dangars Gorge precinct, including Dangars Falls picnic area and Dangars Gorge campground - closed Monday 10 May to Wednesday 12 May 2021
- Apsley Falls precinct, including Apsley Falls picnic area and Apsley Falls campground - closed Wednesday 12 May to Thursday 13 May
Tia Falls and Wollomombi Falls are alternative destinations during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 26 Apr 2021, 6.07pm to Mon 17 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 11.30am
Closed areas: Smoky Cape campground closed
Smoky Cape campground remains closed until Monday 10 May 2021 for repair of storm and flood damage.
For alternative campgrounds nearby, visit Trial Bay campground at South West Rocks or Hungry Gate campground in Hat Head National Park.
4WD beach access at Smoky Cape campground is now repaired and has reopened.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.46pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 May 2021, 6.06pm
Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park closed due to flood damage
Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive flood damage to roads, bridges, walking tracks and picnic areas.
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Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 11.04am
Other planned events: Bridge repair works - Breinerville precinct
Repair works are underway to replace 2 bridges in the Breinerville precinct that were damaged in the 2019/2020 bushfires.
If you plan to take New England wilderness walk, please watch out for heavy machinery and observe road signage. Both sites are easily diverted by walking down the creek below the bridges. For further information contact NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 11.25am to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.39am
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage - Hastings-Macleay area
Several parks in the Hastings-Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage.
Camping is not permitted in closed parks.
These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, campgrounds and other park facilities. Parks will be reopened as soon as they are safe to access. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.
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Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 8.54am to Mon 17 May 2021, 8.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.31am
Closed areas: Gap Beach Road access
Road access to Gap Beach North is closed from Monday 19 April to Monday 17 May 2021 due to a significant localised rain event and flooding. Road access to Gap Beach South has now reopened.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 4.53pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Apr 2021, 9.40am
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to unsafe conditions
A number of walking tracks are closed from Monday 5 April to Monday 17 May 2021 due to significant localised rain and flooding resulting in unsafe conditions. The closed tracks are:
- Jack Perkins track
- Hungry Road to the junction with Connors track at Kemps Headland
- Kinchela Trig lookout walk
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 8.47am to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Apr 2021, 6.23pm
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to rain and flooding
The following walking tracks in Arakoon National Park are closed from Monday 19 April to Monday 17 May 2021 due to significant localised rain and flooding which has resulted in unsafe conditions:
- Monument Hill walking track
- Powder Magazine walking track
- Overshot Dam access road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.52pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Apr 2021, 4.44pm
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads are closed due to flood damage:
- Rimau Road
- Cockerawombeeba Road
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 26 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Apr 2021, 4.15pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 26 April 2021 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks:
- Bald Rock NP
- Barool NP
- Basket Swamp NP
- Bluff River NR
- Bolivia Hill NR
- Butterleaf NP
- Capoompeta NP
- Cataract NP
- Cathedral Rock NP
- Guy Fawkes River NP
- Kings Plains NP
- Mann River NR
- Maryland NP
- Nullamanna NP
- Severn River NR
- Torrington SCA
- Washpool NP
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 12.00pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 9.11am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 19 April 2021 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks:
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Warra National Park
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information, call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2020, 12.00pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 9.11am
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
Some walking tracks in Cathedral Rock National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:
- Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk
- Warrigal walking track
- Woolpack Rocks walk
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 10.37am
Safety alerts: New England Wilderness Walk - Not suitable during rain or high river levels
The Bellinger River catchment has experienced above average rainfall over the past few months and river levels can rise quickly with rain. River crossings on the Wilderness Walk become extremely dangerous when river levels rise and walkers may become stranded.
Do not do the walk during periods of high river levels or forecast rainfall.
Check the Bureau of Meteorology for river levels and rainfall before setting off.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Cast office on phone 66520900.
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Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 3.05pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Sat 17 Apr 2021, 9.28pm
Closed areas: The Chalet and The Residence
The Chalet and The Residence will be closed for renovations from Monday 1 February to Monday 31 May 2021.
For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 12 Mar 2021, 12.58pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Mar 2021, 11.38am
Closed parks: Yessabah Nature Reserve permanently closed
Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable.
Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6711.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Mermaid Pools
Access to Mermaid Pools is permanently closed including for swimming. Sudden large swells and tides create major waves that wash over the rocks and pools.
Do not access this area. The severe conditions at this site have caused a number of significant injuries and deaths in the past.
Mermaid Pools have never been a designated visitor site due to the extreme nature of the surf and tides at this location. There is no approved public access walking track to Mermaid Pools.
For further information call the NPWS Verges Creek area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.47am
Closed areas: Daisy Plains huts closed
Daisy Plains huts are closed to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2015, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2017, 9.29am
Safety alerts: Potential rock falls - Little Bay and Trial Bay
The granite cliffs surrounding Trial Bay and Little Bay are prone to rock fall. Do not climb cliffs or walk close to cliff edges. For further information please call Trial Bay Gaol on (02) 6566 6168.
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