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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 10.32am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 9.19am
Closed areas: Wonga walk partial closure from 7th June 2023 until June 2024
A section of the Wonga walk will be closed between the Glade and Crystal Shower Falls from 7th June 2023 until June 2024. The closure is to allow track upgrades to improve visitor safety.
Crystal Shower Falls and Tristania Falls remain open via the lower Wonga walk. This is a 7.4km return walk from the Rainforest Centre, or a 9km return walk from the Glade.
For further information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 26 Apr 2023, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 10.02am
Other planned events: Temporary closure of Morora Rd to replace bridge
Access to Platypus Flat and Cod Hole Campgrounds via Morora Road (coming from Ulong) will be temporarily blocked in June/July due to the planned replacement of Brooklana Bridge on Morora Road. An alternate route from Ulong during this time, is via Brooklana Road, then Briggsvale Road and Moses Rock Road. More accurate dates will be noted, once known.
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Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 12.17pm to Wed 5 Jul 2023, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 9.40am
Other planned events: Deervale NR Wild Dog Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program in Deervale Nature Reserve using manufactured or meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be conducted between 15 May to 5 June 2023.
The baiting area will be identifiable 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call NPWS Coffs Coast Area office on (02) 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 11.22am to Tue 14 Nov 2023, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 May 2023, 10.08am
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in
- Koreelah National Park
- Tooloom Naional Park
- Yabbra National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Nymboida National Park
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve
- Ramornie National Park
- Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
- Bindarri National Park
- Cascade National Park
- Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- New England National Park
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park.
from 14/05/2023 to 14/11/2023
Aerial baiting is scheduled for 14/05/2023 to 28/05/2023
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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 NPWS area office for more information on-
Richmond River – 02 6627 0200
Clarence – 02 6641 1500
Coffs Coast – 02 6652 0900
Hastings Macleay – 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 2.30pm to Sun 3 Dec 2023, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 11.05am
Closed areas: Sections of New England National Park closed
Southern sections of the New England National Park are closed due to flood event impacts. Hickeys Creek Road and West End Road are closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 1.45pm
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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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 10.00am
Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed
The Never Never picnic area shelter is closed until further notice, due to damage sustained during extended wet weather. The closure will remain in place until the shelter is assessed by an engineer.
Walking tracks and Never Never picnic area remain open.
For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm to Tue 19 Dec 2023, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 11.50am
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety and is expected to re-open for the Xmas school holidays (ie 20 December 2023).
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jul 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Sat 27 May 2023, 11.33am
Closed parks: Waihou Road closed
Waihou Road is closed to all vehicles. This closure is a result of significant damage sustained during flooding events, causing the road to collapse.
Please travel via an alternative route. The failure is located on the eastern end of Waihou Road.
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Applies from Thu 27 Oct 2022, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 11.26am
Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
- Eagles Nest walking track
- All access to Weeping Rock
- The lower eastern section of Lyrebird track including Tree Fern Valley
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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