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Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2020, 6.37pm
Closed parks: Park closed - emergency bushfire conditions
This park and all national parks in the Hastings Macleay area are closed due to emergency bushfire conditions. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168, or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 4.04pm
Fires - Advice: Crestwood Dr, Port Macquarie
There is a fire in this park called Crestwood Dr, Port Macquarie. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.18am to Mon 3 Feb 2020, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 12.12pm
Closed areas: Campground and walking track closures
The following areas in Crowdy Bay National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:
- Crowdy Gap campground
- Kylies Hut campground
- All walking trails between Diamond Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds
- Walking trails at Indian Head campground
For public safety, there is no access to closed areas until restoration and safety works are completed. Although hazardous trees have been checked and cleared in campgrounds and along roads, there are still vulnerable and hazardous trees within the landscape.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 30 Dec 2019, 11.22am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Dec 2019, 4.48pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of wild dogs and foxes in Lake Innes Nature Reserve, Lake Innes State Conservation Area, Innes Ruins Historic Site and Queens Lake State Conservation Area.
This baiting program will run from Monday 30 December 2019 to Friday 28 February 2020. It will reduce the impacts of pest animals on wildlife and threatened species in the park after the bushfires.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Tue 17 Dec 2019, 9.27am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Dec 2019, 3.25pm
Safety alerts: Crowdy Bay National Park - safety advice for visitors
Crowdy Bay National Park has been significantly affected by the recent bushfires. If you're visiting, be prepared for a visible difference in the appearance of the landscape. NPWS has been working to repair critical infrastructure and to address safety issues.
The following areas have reopened:
- Diamond Head campground
- Kylies Beach campground
- Indian Head campground
- Beach access from Diamond Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds only
However, several areas within Crowdy Bay National Park remain closed, including:
- All walking trails between Diamond Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds
- Walking trails at Indian Head campground
- Crowdy Gap campground and Kylies Hut campground
For public safety, access to closed areas is prohibited until restoration and safety works are completed. Although hazardous trees have been checked and cleared in campgrounds and along roads, there are still vulnerable and hazardous trees within the landscape.
For further information regarding Crowdy Bay National Park or if you have concerns about your booking, please call the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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