Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 10.25am

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. 

Parks will re-open as soon as staff assess conditions and determine them safe for visitation.

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 on (02) 6552 4097. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Coorabakh National Park
• Coxcomb Nature Reserve
• Goonook Nature Reserve
• Killabakh Nature Reserve
• Lansdowne Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 1.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.26am

Closed areas: Sandy Pt Road landslip remediation

Sandy Point picnic area/day use area and access road will be closed due to works to the access road and makesafe works to visitor facilities

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Lansdowne Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.40am

Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety

Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Coorabakh National Park
  • Newbys Creek walk and caves