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Applies from Wed 19 May 2021, 10.55am to Fri 25 Jun 2021, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 1.06pm
Illaroo campground is closed for significant refurbishment and upgrade works. You can access Rocky Point campground from the south (but not from Illaroo campground) during this time.
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Applies from Sun 9 May 2021, 8.55am to Mon 31 May 2021, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 1.01pm
The Illaroo/Sandon Beach 4WD beach access road will be closed to the public until the end of May 2021. Only Sandon Village residents will be permitted through. Bitumen works are taking place on Illaroo Road between Illaroo North and South campgrounds.
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Applies from Wed 28 Apr 2021, 10.25am to Sun 1 Aug 2021, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 9.03am
Muttonbird Island walking track is being upgraded to improve visitor safety and shearwater habitat, with 300m of elevated boardwalk being built across the island.
The walking track will be open to the first (western) platform and closed beyond this point until Sunday 1 August 2021.
For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 3 Feb 2021, 9.27am to Sun 11 Jul 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 May 2021, 4.58pm
Wilsons Headland walking track will be closed between Boorkoom campground and Wilsons Headland until Wednesday 30 June 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 May 2021, 3.01pm
High clearance 4WD capable vehicles are required to access Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds. This includes water crossings which can change quickly dependent on local rainfall and tidal conditions.
Access to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds is dependent on Clarence Valley Council (CVC) and Forestry Corporation road infrastructure.
Information on the trafficability of these roads can be found here:
McPhillips Road is presently closed due to damage to bridge infrastructure. Please use Barcoongere Way.
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Applies from Tue 11 May 2021, 8.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 May 2021, 12.03pm
Pebbly Beach Campground is closed until further notice due to storm damage
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Applies from Fri 23 Apr 2021, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 May 2021, 2.26pm
The walking track between Mara Creek and Shelley Headland is closed until further notice for bushfire recovery work.
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Applies from Wed 28 Apr 2021, 11.22am to Thu 20 May 2021, 11.23am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Apr 2021, 1.26pm
Amenities at Lake Arragan and Redcliffe campgrounds will be unavailable during maintenance and upgrade works between Wednesday 28 April and Thursday 20 May 2021.
Please note:
For more information or if there are issues, please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 13 Apr 2021, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 9.08am
The Diggers Beach middle platform is closed due to storm damage that has exposed the foundations. The structure will be assessed by an engineer and repairs scheduled.
Please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
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Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.00am to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.46am
Sherwood Road from Arthurs Gap to the Railway Repeater Station is closed to vehicles.
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Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Apr 2021, 9.57am
Bindarray picnic area is closed due to flood damage on the access road. This will be repaired as access and resources permit.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 3 Mar 2021, 9.37am to Thu 24 Jun 2021, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Apr 2021, 1.56pm
The access road to Woolgoolga Creek picnic area is closed due to a major land slip that has taken over half of the road. Restoration works are currently being planned by NPWS.
For further information please contact Coffs Coast Area on 66520900.
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Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Mar 2021, 10.07am
NSW National Parks is monitoring foxes and running a 1080 pest management program. Baiting is happening in Yuraygir National Park from Wednesday 1 July 2020 until Wednesday 30 June 2021.
There will be signs at baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.
We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions.
For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 Oct 2020, 4.57pm
Waihou Road in Sherwood Nature Reserve is closed from Wednesday 8 April 2020 to Monday 30 November 2020, due to a damaged bridge. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2015, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Oct 2020, 9.37am
Walkers on Yuraygir coastal walk are advised that the staircase at the southern end of Angourie Back Beach has been removed due to safety concerns. All walkers should commence the walk at Angourie picnic area and re-join the coastal walk south of the mouth of Mara Creek.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Grafton NPWS office on 02 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Dec 2020, 2.24pm
Mara Creek picnic area in Yuraygir National Park is closed due to bushfire damage.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 10.03am
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details have changed. The current details are:
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 26 Feb 2019, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jul 2019, 1.44pm
The stairs from Grey Cliff campground to the beach are closed. The stairs have been washed away because of the large swell from Cyclone Oma. Visitors can't access the beach via these stairs.
Visitors can access the beach via the old vehicle beach access point 250m north of the stairs.
For more information, please call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.
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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/swimming-spots/emerald-beach/local-alerts
Coffs Coast Regional Park 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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