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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.27pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11th May 2025 to 1st June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve
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 Tue 4 Mar 2025, 4.20pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 10.27am
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, some national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until end of June 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety
Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 10.06am
Safety alerts: Visitor Advisory - Road Access to Crowdy Bay National Park Campgrounds
Visitors are advised that the most suitable access route for low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans to Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds is via Diamond Head Road from the north, through Laurieton. To reach Laurieton, take the Kew exit from the Pacific Highway.
Access to Crowdy Bay National Park campgrounds via the Moorland exit is generally more challenging for vehicles towing caravans, due to narrower roads and a lower quality road surface.
For further information, please contact the local NPWS office at (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 10.04am
Closed areas: Diamond Head Precinct Walking Trail Closures
Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair.
The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are:
- Diamond Head Loop walk
- Forest walking track
Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends and public holidays.
The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant.
Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.54am
Closed areas: Brimbin Footbridge replacement
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday the 14th of April 2025 while a footbridge is replaced on Dawson River walking track. The works are expected to be complete within two weeks depending on weather The closed areas are:
Dawson River Walk,
A carpark at the Picnic area to enable a site compound
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Sat 31 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.00am
Closed areas: Riverside trail and campground closed for track works
Riverside campground and day-use area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Saturday 31 May 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Hike in access to the Apsley River from Budds Mare is still permitted during this time, but facilities at Riverside will remain closed to park visitors.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.56am to Fri 2 May 2025, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.00am
Other planned events: Planned sealing works - Diamond Head Campground
Roadworks are planned for Diamond Head Campground Monday 28th April to Friday 2nd May 2025, subject to suitable weather conditions.
The works will involve sealing a section of the campground's internal roads to increase safety and reduce dust impacts to nearby campsites.
There will be no access to the 4WD Beach Access Track from the campground. Please use the access off Diamond Head Road during this period.
NPWS apologies for any inconvenience in the campground during these essential works.
For further information please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 25 Feb 2025, 11.08am to Sat 31 May 2025, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.32am
Closed areas: Craddocks Creek Trail closed for essential trail works and landslip repair
Craddocks Creek Trail in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area will be closed until 31st May 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail works and landslip remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.02am
Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2025 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.17am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.33pm
Closed parks: Yessabah Reserve Permanently Closed
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 6700.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 8.17am
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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