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Walk with the Birds boardwalk

Dorrigo National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 4 June 2026, 10.49am

Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 8.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 10.49am.

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 2.47pm to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 2.51pm

Closed areas: Point Lookout Road - 4WD access only.

Point Lookout Road is currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. The road is wet and slippery in sections because of heavy rainfall. Roadworks are scheduled to repair the road when conditions allow - Point Lookout Road is managed by Armidale Council. Take care and drive safely.

 

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).

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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 8.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 10.49am

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 2 Feb 2026, 7.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.25am

Closed areas: Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark closed

Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark are closed to vehicles and pedestrians until 5pm Friday 19th June 2026 for civil works.

The Glade carpark is being redeveloped and the temporary visitors centre is under construction in the Glade. Lyrebird Lane and the Glade carpark will be closed to visitors until the works are completed. The Glade picnic area will still be open to pedestrians via the Wonga Walk, with all parking at the Rainforest Centre precinct.

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 Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.50pm

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 Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2026, 10.15am

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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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/walk-with-the-birds-boardwalk/local-alerts

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