Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 3 September 2024, 10.22am
Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 4.26pm
to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 10.22am.
Closed areas: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 15 Oct 2024, 9.21am to Tue 22 Oct 2024, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 9.29am
Closed areas: Wollomombi Walk is closed due to flood damage
Wollomombi Falls Walk is closed until repairs can be completed on a flood damaged bridge.
No pedestrian access is permitted. Affected lookouts include Eagle View Lookout, Wollomombi Lookout, and Chandler Falls Lookout.
All other walks and lookouts at Wollomombi Falls Picnic Area and Campground remain open.
Please contact Armidale NPWS for more information- 02 6738 9100 or nea.npws@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 11 Oct 2024, 8.42am to Fri 18 Oct 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 8.51am
Closed areas: Halls Peak Campground and Day Use Area - East Kunderang Homestead Closed due to Wet Weather and Hazardous Road Conditions along Raspberry Road.
Areas closed due to hazardous road conditions along Raspberry Road from recent widespread rain.
The following areas are closed from Thursday 10 October to 2pm Friday 18 October due to widespread rain:
- Halls Peak Camping and Day Use Area
- East Kunderang Homestead
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office at Walcha on 02 67774700 or Armidale on 02 67389103.
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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 9.44am
Closed areas: Section of Cockerawombeeba Road Closed
A section of Cockerawombeeba Road is closed between North Plateau Road and Forbes River Road due to storm damage.
Cockerawombeeba Road is open between North Plateau Road (Plateau Beech Campground) and Hastings Forest Way.
Plateau Beech and Brushy Mountain Campgrounds are both open and are best accessed via Hastings Forest Way.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02)6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 9.21am
Other planned events: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 10.22am
Closed areas: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 10.02am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.07am
Closed areas: Areas in Willi Willi national park closed for repair works
The following areas are closed for repair works until Friday 28 February 2025
- Wilson River picnic area
- Wilson River Bridge on Hastings Forest Way
- North Wilson Road
- Waterfall Walk
- Botanic Walk
Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
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