Nearby alerts
Applies from Sat 7 Sep 2024, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Sep 2024, 4.27pm
Hazard reduction burns: Quarry Scrub HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/09/2024. The fire is called Quarry Scrub HR. 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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 19 Aug 2024, 8.00am to Mon 16 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Tia Walking Track, Tia Falls Lookout and Tia Gorge View Lookout are closed
The following areas at Tia Falls are closed from Monday 19 August to Monday 16 September 2024 at midnight due to walking track maintenance work:
Tia Falls walk
Tia Falls lookout
Tia Gorge View lookout.
The campground and day use areas remain open.
This closure may be extended.
Please contact the local Walcha area office on (02) 6777 4700 for further information.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 27 Aug 2024, 7.00am to Mon 9 Sep 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Sep 2024, 11.36am
Closed areas: Smoke may be visible from some parts of the Park due to Hazard Reduction Burning
Smoke may be visible form some parts of the park in particular the below area:
- Riverside Campground and Picnic Area
- Budds Mare to Riverside walking Track
- Including some parts of the Apsley River
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS HR Firebreak Trail. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
For further details contact the local NPWS Office at Walcha on 02 67774700 and Armidale on 02 67389100.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 9.22am
Safety alerts: Road Conditions - Crowdy Bay National Park
Park visitors are advised that the best road access for low clearance vehicles, or vehicles towing caravans, to Diamond Head, Indian Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds is from the north on Diamond Head Road via Laurieton.
Recent road grading has improved access on Diamond Head Road north and south of Diamond Head.
Crowdy Bay Road remains in poor condition due to wet weather experienced earlier this year. Road maintenance works are scheduled for Crowdy Bay Road in September 2024.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 9.50am
Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety
Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 3 Jul 2024, 12.57pm to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 9.49am
Closed areas: Dawson River Walking Track - Closed for Repairs
Dawson River Walking Track is closed for bridge repairs from 10th January 2024 to 30th December 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 9.22am
Closed parks: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 3.09pm to Mon 9 Sep 2024, 3.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 10.23am
Closed parks: Sea Acres NP closed for ground pest control operation - night hours 8.00pm - 6.00 am
Sea Acres National Park is closed between the hours of 8pm to 6am (night hours) from Tuesday 3 September to Monday 9 September 2024 for a ground pest control operation. This closure includes the section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres National Park.
Sea Acres National Park will remain open during daylight hours.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 6588 5555.
Sea Acres National Park is closed between the hours of 8pm to 6am (night hours) from Tuesday 3 September to Monday 9 September 2024 for a ground pest control operation. This closure includes the section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres National Park.
Sea Acres National Park will remain open during daylight hours.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 6588 5555.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am to Thu 24 Oct 2024, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 4.22pm
Closed areas: Kumbatine National Park & State Conservation Area part closure
The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:
- West of Davis Road Access
- Marowin Brook Rd
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 4.15pm
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 6700.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Aug 2024, 10.02am
Closed areas: Areas in Bago Bluff national park closed due to flood damage
Lemon Tree Road is currently closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding. These areas will re-open once repairs are completed
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.59am
Closed areas: Section of Cockerawombeeba Road Closed
A section of Cockerawombeeba Road is closed between North Plateau Road and Forbes River Road due to storm damage.
Cockerawombeeba Road is open between North Plateau Road (Plateau Beech Campground) and Hastings Forest Way.
Plateau Beech and Brushy Mountain Campgrounds are both open and are best accessed via Hastings Forest Way.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02)6588 5555.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jul 2024, 4.18pm
Safety alerts: Cobcroft Day Use & Carabeen Rainforest Walk - Closed
Cobcroft Picnic Area and Carabeen Rainforest Walk are closed due to hazardous road conditions. Cobcroft Road is closed from the intersection of Mooraback Road until further notice.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jul 2024, 3.26pm
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 Tacking Point Lighthouse. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
Upgrades to this section of the Coastal Walk are planned to commence Monday 19 August 2024, subject to favourable weather conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 15 Jul 2024, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jul 2024, 3.25pm
Closed areas: Section of track closed on Coastal Walk (Miners Beach to Tacking Point Lighthouse)
A section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres National Park will be closed for track maintenance works from Monday 19 August 2024 (subject to favourable weather conditions). The closed section of track is between Tacking Point Lighthouse and the carpark located adjacent to the intersection of Matthew Finders Drive and Lighthouse Road.
Access from Shelly Beach and the stairs to Miners Beach will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 9.21am
Other planned events: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 10.22am
Closed areas: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
Affects 2 parks and 14 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 6.00am to Sun 15 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.06am
Closed areas: Point Plomer campground closed for revitalisation works
Point Plomer campground will be closed for camping whilst major works are completed in the precinct from Thursday 1st August to Sunday 15th December 2024.
Campground bookings from December 2024 onwards will be available from the completion of the project. Dates to be announced as completion nears.
For more information on the works please visit the Point Plomer Precinct Revitilisation webpage. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/community-engagement/limeburners-creek-national-park-goolawah-national-park-goolawah-regional-park-plan-of-management/point-plomer-precinct-revitalisation
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 10.02am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.07am
Closed areas: Areas in Willi Willi national park closed for repair works
The following areas are closed for repair works until Friday 28 February 2025
- Wilson River picnic area
- Wilson River Bridge on Hastings Forest Way
- North Wilson Road
- Waterfall Walk
- Botanic Walk
Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.32am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Aug 2024, 4.08pm
Other planned events: Track works on Laurieton Track
Expect short delays on Laurieton Track from 3 June to 30 September 2024. Walking trail improvements and maintenance will be underway. Please follow the directions of signs and contractors at all times.
For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list