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Applies from Sat 19 Jul 2025, 11.32am. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Jul 2025, 11.46am
Closed areas: Threlfall walking track closed due to flooding
The Threlfall walking track is closed from Saturday 19 July until further notice due to floodwaters flowing over the access bridges at Blue Hole picnic area and Threlfall picnic area.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit if you are planning to walk along the track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Armidale National Parks and Wildlife Office during business hours on Tel. 6738 9100.
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Applies from Fri 18 Jul 2025, 2.00pm to Mon 21 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 2.33pm
Closed areas: Some areas at Dangars Falls are closed past the pedestrian bridge due to flooding
The following areas located at Dangars Falls are closed from Friday 18 July 2025 at 2:00pm to Monday 21 July 2025 at 10:00am due to flooding of the pedestrian bridge:
• Dangars Falls lookout
• McDirty’s lookout and walking track
• Salisbury Waters walking track
• Mihi walking track and lookout.
For further details, contact the local Armidale National Parks and Wildlife Service office on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Fri 18 Jul 2025, 10.30am to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 10.37am
Closed areas: East Kunderang Homestead and Halls Peak are closed until Friday 25 July 2025
East Kunderang Homestead and Halls Peak Picnic and campground areas are closed from Friday 18 July at 10:30am until Friday 25 July at 10:30am due to impassable road conditions.
For further information, phone Armidale National Parks & Wildlife Service on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 3.10pm
Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather
Some national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay are still closed due to weather impacts.
For more information contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 10.52am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
Richmond River Area – Captains Creek Nature Reserve (NR), Richmond Range National Park (NP), Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay NP, Nymboida NP, Mount Neville NR, Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
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.
Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Wed 4 Jun 2025, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 11.16am
Closed areas: Safety Alert - Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive closed
Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive is closed to all traffic
The Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive in Cottan-Bimbang National Park is closed from Wednesday 4 June to Thursday 31 July 2025 due to hazardous road conditions following the recent wet weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Walch NPWS office on Tel. 6777 4700.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Mon 18 Aug 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 11.42am
Closed areas: Budds Mare and Riverside trail and campground closed for track works
Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Monday 18 August 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.
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