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Many NSW national park campgrounds, accommodation and visitor centres will start to reopen from 1 June but important changes are in place to keep visitors safe. All camping requires a booking. Check park alerts and visit COVID-19 updates for more information before visiting any park.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jul 2020, 7.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2020, 7.36pm
NPWS is warning of potential poor water quality in Lake Innes and Lake Cathie.
Park visitors are advised not to swim in Lake Cathie or Lake Innes or eat any products from either of the lakes until further notice.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jul 2020, 12.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2020, 3.50pm
There is a fire in this park called Sea Acres Lookout. 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 Tue 11 Feb 2020, 3.47pm to Thu 1 Oct 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2020, 12.52pm
Some parts of this park are closed due to recent bushfire damage. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2020, 9.04am to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2020, 11.16am
Roto House in Macquarie Nature Reserve is currenlty closed until Friday 31 July 2020 for the safety of visitors and volunteers.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information or contact the NPWS Port Macquarie area office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2020, 9.54am to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2020, 10.22am
Some parts of this park are closed due to extensive bush fire damage. Essential safety works are currently being carried out. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.00pm to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2020, 10.01am
Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage. Hastings Forest Way is also closed due to extensive damage during recent bushfires in the area.
Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2020, 12.34pm to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2020, 9.55am
The public toilets in Macquarie Nature Reserve are currently closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jun 2020, 2.40pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2020, 9.56am
A fox and wild dog trapping program is happening within the eastern section of Khappinghat National Park post fire. The trapping area is bounded by private property to the east, Old Bar to the north, and Metz Road to the west.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jun 2020, 2.37pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2020, 9.48am
A fox and wild dog trapping program is happening in this park in the area bounded by Possum Brush Road, Southern Boundary Road and Kiwarrak State Forest.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.35pm to Thu 1 Oct 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jun 2020, 1.25pm
Indian Head campground is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. The campground is expected to reopen early October 2020. Do not enter this campground. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 16 Jun 2020, 2.58pm to Tue 22 Dec 2020, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2020, 12.06pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in this park from Tuesday 23 June to Tuesday 22 December 2020. This program will use meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local area office for more information.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2020, 10.08am
Walking tracks within the reserve (Potaroo Falls Rainforest circuit, Red Cedar walk and Rowleys Rock) are closed and will reopen once dangerous tree works are complete and tree assessments finalised.
Dingo Tops rest area is open now for day use although there are currently no toilet facilities.
All public roads and trails are open through the reserve.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2020, 3.36pm
Most roads in this park have now reopened. Some fire management trails remain closed with work continuing to re-open. Reserve closed signs will be removed once all works are complete.
Five Islands, Duck Holes, and Moor Creek walking tracks remain closed until dangerous tree works are complete, a pedestrian bridge is reinstalled (Five Islands) and tree risk assessment is completed.
Many infrastructure items, including signs and creek crossings, are yet to be reinstalled.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2020, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2020, 3.57pm
Talawahl Nature Reserve remains closed. The following roads within Talawahl Nature Reserve have been made safe to travel on:
Visitors must only use these roads as thoroughfares and must not stop in the nature reserve. NPWS is continuing to work on reopening additional public roads within the reserve. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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/queens-lake-picnic-area/local-alerts
Queens Lake Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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