Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 1 July 2025, 10.09am

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.06am to Wed 30 Jul 2025, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.09am.

Closed areas: Diamond Head Precinct Walking Trail Closures

Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair.

The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are:

Diamond Head Loop walk
Forest walking track

Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends and public holidays.

The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant.

Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Jul 2025, 4.22pm

Safety alerts: Visitor Advisory - Road Access to Crowdy Bay National Park Campgrounds

Due to ongoing wet weather, road access to Crowdy Bay National Park has significantly deteriorated. Road maintenance works are currently being carried out dependent upon the weather.

Recommended Access Route:
For visitors with 2WD, low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans, the most suitable access to Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds is via Diamond Head Road from the north, through Laurieton. To reach Laurieton, take the Kew exit from the Pacific Highway.

For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555

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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4.19pm to Wed 24 Dec 2025, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 11.24am

Closed areas: Closed roads due to flood damage

The following roads in Queens Lake Nature Reserve are closed due to flood damage.

Yellow Gully Road
Sheoak Trail

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact the local office (02) 6588 5555

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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/forest-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

in Crowdy Bay National Park in the North Coast region

Crowdy Bay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

Park entry fees:

$8 per vehicle per day.

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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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