Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 8.04am

Safety alerts: Road Access to Werrikimbe National Park

Adverse weather conditions have caused damage to access roads leading into Werrikimbe National Park and some sections are accessible only by 4WD vehicles. 

• Access via Cockerawombeeba Road is not recommended due to erosion issues off-park. Plateau Beech Campground is accessible from Hastings Forest Way using Cockerawombeeba Road (within Werrikimbe NP). 
• Access via Hastings Forest Road and Forbes Road have eroded sections off-park and 4WD is recommended. 
• Visitors should check the depth of waterway crossings before driving vehicles through, particularly at Forbes River crossing on Racecourse Road. 

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

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Werrikimbe National Park
  • Brushy Mountain campground
  • Plateau Beech campground

Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jan 2026, 10.39am

Closed areas: Scrub Bird Walking Track Closed

The Scrub Bird walking track is closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Werrikimbe National Park
  • Brushy Mountain campground
  • Brushy Mountain loop walk