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Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.49am
Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 8.57am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.49am.
The following areas are closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding:
These areas will re-open once repairs are completed
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 10.15am to Thu 22 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 3.23pm
Dangars Falls picnic area is without water supply due to pipe maintenance from Thursday 8 June to Thursday 22 June 2023.
The picnic area is still open, as are the nearby walks and camping area.
For further information, please contact Armidale office on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 12.00am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 11.05am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be spraying Bitou Bush by aerial application between Wednesday 13 June and Friday 23 June 2023 in Crowdy Bay National Park. Some beaches, roads, headlands and walking tracks will be temporarily closed during the operation for public safety.
Bitou Bush will be sprayed with herbicide (Metulfuron methly) and the operation is expected to take 2 days to complete. The exact dates will be subject to favourable weather conditions.
NPWS staff will be present and patrolling closed areas during the operation. The following closures will apply when operations are underway:
All Crowdy Bay campgrounds, Forest walking track and Metcalfes walking track will remain open. The southern most section of Diamond Head Beach and a section of northern Kylies Beach will remain open.
For further information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie area office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 7.30am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.58am
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 23 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Limeburners Creek National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
For mor information, contact the local area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 7.30am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.57am
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 23 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Goolawah National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
For more information contact the local area office on 02 6561 6700
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2023, 11.00am to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.30pm
Part of Wollomombi picnic area is closed until Tuesday 1 August 2023 at 4:00pm due to geotechnical investigations. This closure may be extended.
For further information, contact Armidale office on (02) 6738 9100, or Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.
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Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 8.00pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 11.59am
Lake Innes NR, SCA and Ruins Historic Site closed for ground pest control operation on the following nights:
8:00pm Thursday 8 June to 6:00am Friday 9 June 2023
8:00pm Sunday 11 June to 6:00am Monday 12 June 2023
8:00pm Thursday 15 June to 6:00am Friday 16 June 2023
8:00pm Sunday 18 June to 6:00am Monday 19 June 2023
8:00pm Thursday 22 June to 6:00am Friday 23 June 2023
8:00pm Sunday 25 June to 6:00am Monday 26 June 2023
8:00pm Thursday 29 June to 6:00am Friday 30 June 2023
This closure includes the Googik Heritage walking track and Innes Ruins.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 10.05am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 10.08am
Delays may be experienced at Rawson Falls walk whilst track works are underway. Booganna picnic area reamins open during this time.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 2.58pm to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 9.08am
Korogoro Circuit Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period - weather dependant. Works include the replacement of 4 footbridges, track surface erosion repairs, and installation of stepping stones in wet soak areas. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 11.31am
Access to Bird Tree picnic area in Middle Brother National Park is currently affected by a landslip on Grey Gum Ridge Road.
Park visitors can still access Bird Tree picnic area by using Haydons Road off the Pacific Highway instead of the signposted access off Middle Brother Road. There is no access to Bird Tree Picnic Area from Grey Gum Ridge Road to the south (towards the towers) due to this land slip.
For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sat 22 Apr 2023, 9.08am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 7.52pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, GhinDoo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Talawahl State Conservation Area, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve from 6th May 2023 to 14th May 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 11.22am to Tue 14 Nov 2023, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 May 2023, 10.08am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in
from 14/05/2023 to 14/11/2023
Aerial baiting is scheduled for 14/05/2023 to 28/05/2023
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information on-
Richmond River – 02 6627 0200
Clarence – 02 6641 1500
Coffs Coast – 02 6652 0900
Hastings Macleay – 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 3.00pm to Tue 20 Jun 2023, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 4.12pm
Sandy Point Trail in Crowdy Bay National Park is closed from 10th May to 20th June 2023 while repairs and maintenance to the track surface are underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 2.46pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 1.29pm
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 9 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Hat Head National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
Smoky Cape Area:
Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Hat Head Area:
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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm to Thu 29 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 9.39am
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 3.16pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.45am
The Smoky Cape Lighthouse Picnic Area toilet block will be closed during this time for internal refurbishment works and upgrade of the water supply system. The existing toilet facilities are in poor condition and the water tanks are no longer functioning and will be replaced. Replacement temporary toilets will be in place on site during the works program.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 8.30am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 11.27am
Construction activities to upgrade the shower facilities at Kylies Beach Campground will be underway from Monday 1 May to Friday 9 June 2023.
Temporary shower facilities will be available during this period. Please follow the directions of NPWS staff and contractors.
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Applies from Mon 25 Jul 2022, 10.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 9.04am
Cockerawombeeba Road and trail are closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.
There is no access from Plateau Beech campground south, through to Forbes River Road.
The road will re-open once the Forestry Corporation completes repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 3.10pm to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.46am
Connors Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period, weather dependant. Works include the installation of 2 small footbridges, raised boardwalks in wet soak areas, and track surface erosion repairs. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
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Applies from Wed 21 Dec 2022, 11.45am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.11am
The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 8 Jul 2022, 1.20pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.11am
Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable.
Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6711.
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Applies from Sat 1 Oct 2022, 12.41pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.49am
The following areas are closed from 1 October 2022 due to damage caused by ongoing weather events:
Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
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