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Rainforest loop

Dooragan National Park

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Applies from Tue 23 Jun 2026, 3.53pm to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jun 2026, 4.19pm

Other planned events: Coralville road closure due to bridge replacement

The bridge over Freshwater Creek on Coralville Road will be closed for maintenance from Monday 20 July to Monday 3 August, weather permitting. The road and bridge is managed by MidCoast Council. 

This closure will affect access to Crowdy Bay National Park from the Coralville Road entry point, via Jericho Road off the Pacific Highway.

For access to Kylies Beach, Indian Head, and Diamond Head campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, please access from the north along Diamond Head Road via Laurieton/Dunbogan.

For access to Crowdy Gap campground, please access from the south along Crowdy Gap Road via Harrington.

For enquiries about the bridge maintenance works and Coralville road closure, please contact MidCoast Council on (02) 7955 7777.

For enquires about access to Crowdy Bay National Park, please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.29am to Fri 10 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 6.15pm

Other planned events: Diamond Head campground - beach access upgrade

The paved beach access track from Diamond Head campground to the beach is closed for upgrades from Monday 20th April 2026 until completion. The paved path will be replaced with a raised deck, ramp and handrail to improve visitor safety and accessibility.

There will be no access to the beach using this track while the new structure is built. Visitors will need to use the old 4WD beach access track located 20m away. There will be some disturbance from construction noise during normal work hours of 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday. 

For more information, call the NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 4.59pm

Safety alerts: Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works

Grading of Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park is scheduled to occur from Monday 15 June 2026 onwards, starting at the northern park entry point through to the intersection with Kylies Beach access road, and then progressing further south. The road will remain open during works, however please be mindful of heavy machinery and workers on the road, and expect short delays. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers.

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton.  

For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 2.07pm

Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground

Visitors are advised that for safety reasons firepits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground.

Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.

Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any park or total fire bans in place. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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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/rainforest-loop/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Dooragan National Park in the North Coast region
  • Dooragan National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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