Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.14am
Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 8.35am
to Tue 27 May 2025, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.14am.
Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather
Many national parks and reserves in the Coffs Coast area are closed from 8am Thursday 22 May to 2pm Tuesday 27 May due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 7.47am to Sun 25 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 3.15pm
Closed areas: Dorrigo Rainforest Centre Precinct closed
The Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Canopy Cafe is closed Wed 21 May to Sunday 25 May due to widespread flooding and weather impacts.
The closed areas are:
- Dorrigo Rainforest Information and Retail Centre
- Canopy Cafe
The precinct will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule planned visits to parks and reserves and avoid unnecessary travel. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 8.35am to Tue 27 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.14am
Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather
Many national parks and reserves in the Coffs Coast area are closed from 8am Thursday 22 May to 2pm Tuesday 27 May due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
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.
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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.31pm
Closed areas: Bindarray picnic area closed due to road flooding
Bindarray picnic area is closed due to road flooding. The Urumbilum river is experiencing high flows across the causeway, making crossing unsafe.
The river level will be monitored and the road reopened when safe.
Please contact Coffs Coast on 66520900 with any queries.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.05pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 11.55am
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The following walking tracks are closed until 30 June 2025 due to extensive damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
- Parts of Wonga walk - Tristania Falls section (from Hardwood lookout to Tristania Falls)
- Red Cedar Falls walking track
- Slingsby trail and Syndicate Ridge track
Some sections of Wonga Walk remain open including:
- Lyrebird Link to the Glade
- The Glade to Crystal Showers Falls
- Crystal Showers Falls to Hardwood lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5.26pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 4.24pm
Closed areas: Parts of Never Never Picnic Area Closed
The following sections of Never Never Picnic area are closed from Sunday 9 February 2025 to Monday 28 July 2025:
- Southern end of Never Never picnic area
- Never Never picnic shelter
- Never Never picnic shelter carpark
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.45pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Parts of Wonga Walk closed - Gondwanan circle to Tristania Falls and Tristania Falls area
The following sections of Wonga walk will be closed from 24 February 2025 to the end of July 2025 due to construction works:
- Access to Tristania Falls direct from Gondwanan Circle
- Tristania Falls
You can still access Wonga walk to Crystal Showers and Hardwood Lookout but must return back the same way.
Penalties apply for non compliance.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 11.55am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage
Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).
The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.50am
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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