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Wilsons Headland picnic area

Yuraygir National Park

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Applies from Thu 10 Sep 2026, 1.06pm to Mon 28 Sep 2026, 1.12pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 11.09am

Other planned events: Temporary road closure - McPhillips Rd

McPhillips Rd will be closed from 14th - 25th September subject to weather while Forest Corp NSW undertake important road crossing works. Signage will be in place. Visitors travelling to Pebbly Beach Campground and Station Creek Campground in Yuraygir National Park are advised to access the campgrounds via Barcoongere Way.

Applies from Wed 26 Aug 2026, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.55am

Other planned events: Sandon Beach closures for aerial bitou bush treatment

Sections of Sandon Beach north of Sandon River campground in Yuraygir National Park will be periodically closed from 26 August to 18 September 2026 for aerial drone spraying operations.

This program is part of a systematic weed control program targeting Bitou bush throughout Yuraygir National Park. Bitou bush will be sprayed by drone with the herbicide Metsulfuron methyl 600/kg.

The operations are weather dependent. The area may be closed for a period of up to 4 hours. This work will not affect the camping areas.

Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 7.48pm to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 7.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 8.05pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Fox Baiting Program at Bongil Bongil NP and Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 6 August 2026  to 28 February 2027. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve and Bongil Bongil  National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.
 

Applies from Fri 11 Jul 2025, 8.49am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.49am

Safety alerts: Station Creek canoe launch and viewing platform

The canoe launch and viewing platform at Station Creek has been removed, and public access remains restricted until a new structure is installed. This closure is necessary to ensure public safety and protect the surrounding environment.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Aug 2026, 10.18am

Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed

Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed as the bridge was removed due to damage. A new bridge will be built in its place, please see below link for details. 

The bridge crossing provides access:

  • to Reflections Holiday Park
  • from Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.

If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:

  • west along Moonee Beach Road to the south-west corner of the shopping centre
  • south along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Highway
  • south onto southern end of North Solitary Drive
  • east onto North Sapphire Road to the beach access at Beachstone Cafe.

Green Bluff is still accessible from the south via Rutile trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire.

Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on 02 6653 6552.

Read more about the bridge replacement. https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/projects-and-public-notices/projects/moonee-beach-pedestrian-bridge 

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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 3.29pm

Safety alerts: Sherwood Forest Drive is 4wd and dry weather only

Sherwood Forest Drive is a 4WD, dry weather only road. 

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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 8.25am

Safety alerts: Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds - Changed access

Forest Corporation NSW will be conducting hauling operations on McPhillips Road, involving the use of logging trucks. An end date for the operation is unknown.

Please take care when driving along McPhillips Road and be cautious of approaching heavy vehicles.

Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 8.44am

Safety alerts: Safety Alert - Changed Road conditions: Waihou Rd 5T load limit

Waihou Rd has a 5 Tonne load limit due to a damaged bridge and a damaged culvert.  

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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 8.44am

Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts

The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:

  • Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909 
  • Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
  • Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available

For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

Local alerts

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/wilsons-headland-picnic-area/local-alerts

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