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Botanic walk

Willi Willi National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 1 December 2025, 12.14pm

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 12.14pm.

Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather

Wilson River Road, picnic area and waterfall walk are closed due to impacts from the May 2025 flood. The road and bridge approaches are not trafficable for most vehicles. These areas are not currently safe for public use. Works to repair flood impacts is underway.

 

For more information contact the local park office on 6561 6700. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Dec 2025, 10.20am

Fires - Advice: RAINBOWS END RD, DONDINGALONG

There is a fire in this park called RAINBOWS END RD, DONDINGALONG. 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 Fri 5 Dec 2025, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Dec 2025, 10.09am

Fires - Advice: NEW TOWER RD, SOUTH KEMPSEY

There is a fire in this park called NEW TOWER RD, SOUTH KEMPSEY. 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 Wed 7 May 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 2.28pm

Safety alerts: Road Access to Werrikimbe National Park

Adverse weather conditions have caused damage to access roads leading into Werrikimbe National Park and some sections are accessible only by 4WD vehicles

  • Access via Cockerawombeeba Road is not recommended due to erosion issues off-park. Cockerawombeeba Road is accessible from Hastings Forest Road through to Plateau Beech Campground (within Werrikimbe NP). 
  • Access via Hastings Forest Road and Forbes Road have eroded sections off-park and 4WD is recommended. 
  • Visitors should check the depth of waterway crossings before driving vehicles through, particularly at Forbes River crossing on Racecourse Road. 

For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 12.14pm

Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather

Wilson River Road, picnic area and waterfall walk are closed due to impacts from the May 2025 flood. The road and bridge approaches are not trafficable for most vehicles. These areas are not currently safe for public use. Works to repair flood impacts is underway.

 

For more information contact the local park office on 6561 6700. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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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/walking-tracks/botanic-walk/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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