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Never Never picnic area

Dorrigo National Park

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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 3.04pm to Fri 29 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 9.46am

Closed areas: Lyrebird Link track closed

Lyrebird Link track closed until 5pm Friday 29 May 2026.

The Lyrebird Link ramp to the walking tracks from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has been closed to address safety risks. Temporary access to the walks via a short steep detour (18 degrees or 1 in 3) is unsuitable for mobility impaired visitors and prams. This will be the only available walk access until the Glade reopens on 29 May 2026. Please ask at the information counter for advice and directions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 or Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 7.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 9.45am

Closed areas: Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark closed

 

Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark are closed to vehicles and pedestrians until 5pm Friday 29 May 2026 for civil works.

The Glade carpark is being redeveloped and the temporary visitors centre is under construction in the Glade. Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark will be closed to visitors until the works are completed. The Glade picnic area will still be open to pedestrians via the Wonga Walk, with all parking at the Rainforest Centre precinct.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 or Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Sun 17 May 2026, 9.38am to Fri 22 May 2026, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 11.01am

Closed areas: Bindarray Picnic Area closed due to severe weather

Bindarray Picnic Area is closed from Sunday 17th May until further notice due to severe weather.

Creek crossings and some roads in Bindarri NP may be impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Please avoid unnecessary travel in this reserve.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am

Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures

The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.

  • Eagles Nest walking track
  • All access to Weeping Rock

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 10.12am

Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations

Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 09 March 2027.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 11.06am

Closed areas: Sid Burke Rest Area closed for works

Please be advised Sid Burke Rest Area is closed until further notice.

Emergency works are being undertaken to fix vandalised amenities building.

 

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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2026, 10.15am

Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed.

West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.

 

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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2026, 3.10pm

Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure

Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens roads.

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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