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Applies from Sat 8 Jan 2022, 9.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Jan 2022, 6.01pm
Safety alerts: Point Lookout Roadworks underway - CLOSED UNTIL FRIDAY 28 January 2022
Point Lookout Road is currently CLOSED and not suitable for vehicles due to excessive rainfall. The road will be re-openned late on Friday 28 January but traffic will be subject to STOP / GO traffic control until 5th February. Thungutti Camprgound IS accessible from Friday 28 January.
Point Lookout Walking track trackheads will not be accessible via vehicle. However, park visitors can walk in from New England National Park entrance
Take care and drive safely. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jan 2022, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jan 2022, 3.43pm
Closed areas: Access to Platypus Flat and Cod Hole campgrounds
Access to Platypus and Cod Hole campgrounds is via the Cascade route only due to flooding.
For more information contact the Coffs Coast Office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jan 2022, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jan 2022, 3.31pm
Closed areas: Roads closures due to wet weather
The following areas are closed until further notice due to wet weather conditions:
- Pine Road
- Urumbilum Road
- Bindarray picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jan 2022, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jan 2022, 9.35am
Closed areas: Road Closures due to wet weather
Due to wet weather Norm Jolly picnic area will be closed due to flooding of the Nymboida River. Access to Platypus Flats and Cod Hole Camping areas is only available via Cascade. With ongoing wet weather these closures may be in place for several days. For further information contact Coffs Coast Area office on 02 66520900.
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Applies from Wed 19 Jan 2022, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jan 2022, 11.47am
Safety alerts: Cod Hole campground access
Forest harvesting operations are occurring in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest, adjacent to Moses Rock Road, on the way to Cod Hole campground.
Harvesting contractors may install temporary road closures for public safety on the road. To gain access or exit to Cod Hole campground, please use the two-way radios provided at the closure gates and call the contractor for permission to traverse the road. Do not drive through closed gates before gaining permission.
Please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 for further information.
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Applies from Sun 9 Jan 2022, 9.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 11.10am
Safety alerts: Park roads - 4WD only
Roads across Bindarri are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. Roads area slippery and rough in sections because of extended wet weather. Roadworks are scheduled to repair roads as conditions dry. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Jan 2022, 9.13am
Other incidents: Moonpar Forest Drive - 4WD only
Moonpar Forest Drive is open to 4WD vehicles only due to wet conditions. The following areas can only be accessed by 4WD:
- Cod Hole campground
- Platypus Flat campground
- Norm Jolly picnic area
Please take care when driving in this park as continual wet weather around the North Coast has made many road sections in this park slippery.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 5.15am to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 3.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Jan 2022, 2.46pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using buried meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. It will be ongoing between Sunday 15 August 2021 and Monday 28 February 2022 in Bongil Bongil National Park. The program is being undertaken to protect threatened shorebirds.
The baiting area will be identifiable by signs.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 13 Dec 2021, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jan 2022, 2.10pm
Closed areas: The Junction campground
The Junction campground is closed until Monday 31 January 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Nov 2021, 3.48pm
Safety alerts: New England Wilderness Walk wet weather warning
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 02 6652 0900.
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