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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2026, 5.46pm to Wed 22 Jul 2026, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 5.51pm
Closed areas: Planned burn Monday 20 July 2026 Jump Up trail Nymboi Binderay NP
NPWS plans to conduct a prescribed burn on Jump Up trail, Nymboi Binderay NP on Monday 20 July 2026, weather permitting.
Jump Up trail will be closed from Monday 20 July until deemed safe.
Contact Coffs Coast on 66520900 with any queries.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jul 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 4.27pm
Fires - : Clearview Rd
There is a fire in this park called Clearview Rd. 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 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 12.55pm
Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
- Eagles Nest walking track
- All access to Weeping Rock
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2026, 10.00am to Sat 18 Jul 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.57am
Closed areas: Dorrigo Rainforest Centre closed Saturday 18th July
The Dorrigo Rainforest Centre will be closed Saturday 18th July.
Wonga Walk is still accessible via Glade Picnic Area where there is parking available or via temporary access track.
Temporary access track is a 2 minute walk from visitor centre along Lyrebird Lane.
Temporary access track section is surfaced with non-slip rubber mat.
Temporary access track section is steep and uneven in sections (18º or 1 in 3 angle) so unsuitable for prams, walkers or mobility impaired.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 1.52pm to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.22am
Safety alerts: Planned Road Maintenance Works - Mooraback Road, Racecourse Trail, Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road
Changed Road Conditions due to road Maintenance works are in place in Werrikimbe National Parks and Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Affected Roads and trails are:
- Mooraback Road
- Racecourse Trail
- Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road
Roadworks are scheduled to repair the road from 22 June for up to 8-10 weeks. Heavy plant will be operating during this time, take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700, or Armidale Office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 11.11am to Thu 29 Jun 2028, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.57am
Other planned events: Wonga walk access change
There is a temporary detour to access the Wonga walk. This access track is a 2-minute walk from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, along Lyrebird Lane.
The temporary access track is surfaced with non-slip rubber mat. Please note that the track is steep and uneven in sections, making it unsuitable for prams, wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2026, 7.00am to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 9.43am
Other planned events: Moses Rock Road closed due to bridge works
Moses Rock Road will be closed from Thursday 16 July to Friday 14 August 2026 due to bridge works.
Access to and from Platypus Flat Campground and Cod Hole Campground will be from Moonpar Forest Drive via Bostobrick, not via Cascade.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast office on 02 6652 0900 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade
The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:
- Dangars Gorge Campground
- Dangars Falls Picnic Area
- Dangars Falls lookouts
- McDirtys walking track
- Sailsbury Waters walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).
NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.
During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 8.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 4.29pm
Closed areas: Lyrebird Link track closed
Lyrebird Link track closed. Temporary access to walks via a steep detour.
The Lyrebird Link ramp to the walking tracks from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has been closed to address safety risks. Temporary access to the walks via a short steep detour (18 degrees or 1 in 3) is unsuitable for mobility impaired visitors and prams. This will be the only available walk access until the Glade reopens. Please ask at the information counter for advice and directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 or Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 10.10am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 8.37am
Closed areas: Barokee Campground Closed Due to Maintenance
Barokee Campground will be closed from 10am Monday 13 April to 10am Sunday 31st August 2026 for maintenance. The Day Use Area and Walking tracks are now publicly accessible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am
Closed areas: Landslip on Hanging Rock Road in State forest
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 8.59am
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 8.43am
Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 09 March 2027.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.08am
Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads
Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
- Wittigs Road
- parts of Stockyard Creek Road
- Seams Road
- Jacks Road
- Buds Crossing Road
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- building the fence
- installing bridge and culvert crossings.
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Pest animal control shooting operations will also occur in these areas
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise in areas that are closed for public access.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.35am
Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed.
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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