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Rainforest loop

Dooragan National Park

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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 9.44am

Safety alerts: Greens Dump Road closed due to damaged bridge

Greens Dump Road is closed to all vehicle traffic due to a damaged bridge. The road will remain closed until further notice. Access to Bird Tree Picnic Area is not affected by this road closure.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance. Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555 for more information.

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Applies from Tue 23 Jun 2026, 3.53pm to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.31am

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 are 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.

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington.

Stewarts Road to the Pacific Highway via Johns River is also available as an alternative route.

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 Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.30am

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

9th July 2026 update: Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park has recently been graded from the northern entry point to Kylies Beach campground. Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground, has been patched with additional gravel. Grading will continue south from Kylies Beach campground towards the Coralville Road intersection after the school holidays, and then move to Crowdy Bay Road. 

The roads will remain open during works, however please be mindful of changed road conditions, heavy machinery, and workers on the road. Expect short delays, drive safely, and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers. 

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads. 

Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

Stewarts Road to the Pacific Highway via Johns River is also available as an alternative route. 

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: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 9.27am

Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground

Visitors are advised that the fire pits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground as they were beginning to deteriorate, presenting a safety hazard to users.

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 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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