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Applies from Tue 6 Jul 2021, 10.02am to Wed 1 Sep 2021, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 4.57pm
Closed areas: Upper Wonga Walk closed for track upgrades
The upper section of the Wonga Walk from the Lyrebird Link intersection to the Glade (Including Walk with the birds) is closed for track upgrade works from Thursday 15 July to Friday 1 October 2021.
Access to Crystal Shower Falls and Tristania Falls and the Glade will still be available with a return loop via the Dome Rd
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please call the Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 to get the latest information on track closures and alternative walking options available.
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Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.52pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jul 2021, 10.03am
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
Cockerawombeeba Road is closed due to flood damage. Repairs and maintenance by Forestry Corp due for completion 31st August 2021.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 8 Jun 2021, 10.34am to Mon 26 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jul 2021, 5.37pm
Closed areas: Racecourse trail partial closure
Racecourse trail is closed to vehicles for bridge construction approximately 100m west of Brushy Mountain campground to Spokes Mountain trail. Visitors can access Brushy Mountain campground via Hastings Forest Way.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 9 Jul 2021, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Jul 2021, 4.29pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), in conjunction with Wongwibinda Wild Dog Association and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, will be conducting an emergency ground baiting program for the control of wild dogs.
The operations will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Friday 9 July 2021 to Friday 30 July 2021 in the Bees Nest trail area in the western region of Guy Fawkes River NP.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.
For further information, call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 3.39pm
Closed parks: Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - bushfire damage
Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage.
Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls, however the Lower Ebor Falls visitor area and escarpment walk from the Upper Ebor Falls to Lower remains closed. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected.
The section of the Bicentennial National Trail that runs through the Guy Fawkes River National Park has reopened for use.
The following areas are closed:
- Chaelundi campground
- Dalmorton campground
- Escarpment walk
- Misty Creek lookout
- Lower Ebor Falls picnic area
- Ebor Falls escarpment walk from Upper Ebor Falls to Lower Ebor Falls
- Guy Fawkes River Wilderness areas
Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check this website for updates on closures.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 11.25am to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 4.16pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage - Hastings/Macleay area
Several parks in the Hastings-Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage.
Camping is not permitted in closed parks.
These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, campgrounds and other park facilities. Parks will be reopened as soon as they are safe to access. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2020, 12.00pm to Fri 17 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 3.38pm
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
Some walking tracks in Cathedral Rock National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:
- Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk
- Warrigal walking track
- Woolpack Rocks walk
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 29 Oct 2020, 2.53pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 4.16pm
Closed areas: Hickeys Road closed
Hickeys Road is closed due to ongoing safety works and repairs to fire-damaged bridges.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.46pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 4.15pm
Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park closed due to flood damage
Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive flood damage to roads, bridges, walking tracks and picnic areas.
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Applies from Thu 10 Jun 2021, 11.39am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jun 2021, 1.12pm
Other planned events: Oxley Highway closed between Gingers Creek and Mount Seaview
The Oxley Highway between Gingers Creek and Mount Seaview Road is closed due to landslides. Travellers are advised to access campgrounds and visitor areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Werrikimbe National Park and Cottan-Bimbang National Park via Walcha.
This closure is estimated to be resolved by late-July 2021. Please check back for updates. For more information, please call the local office.
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Applies from Tue 25 May 2021, 7.53pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 May 2021, 9.20am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using red meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes and Wild Dogs.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between Sunday 30 May 2021 and Saturday 30 October 2021 in the following, parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Koreelah National Park
- Tooloom National Park
- Yabbra National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Ramornie National Park
- Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
- Bindarri National Park
- Cascade National Park
- Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- New England National Park
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- Boonanghi Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Carrai Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Kumbatine National Park
- Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve,
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.
For further information please call the following NPWS area offices:
- Richmond River on 02 6627 0200
- Clarence on 02 6641 1500
- Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900
- Hastings/Macleay on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Sun 16 May 2021, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 8.03pm
Other incidents: Cedar Park toilet
The toilet at Cedar Park has been damaged by a fallen tree and is out of order. NPWS are working towards a replacement and there are no other toilet facilities available at the picnic area.
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Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 8.03pm
Other planned events: Bridge repair works - Breinerville precinct
Repair works are underway to replace 2 bridges in the Breinerville precinct that were damaged in the 2019/2020 bushfires.
If you plan to take New England wilderness walk, please watch out for heavy machinery and observe road signage. Both sites are easily diverted by walking down the creek below the bridges. For further information contact NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 10.37am
Safety alerts: New England Wilderness Walk - Not suitable during rain or high river levels
The Bellinger River catchment has experienced above average rainfall over the past few months and river levels can rise quickly with rain. River crossings on the Wilderness Walk become extremely dangerous when river levels rise and walkers may become stranded.
Do not do the walk during periods of high river levels or forecast rainfall.
Check the Bureau of Meteorology for river levels and rainfall before setting off.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Cast office on phone 66520900.
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Applies from Fri 12 Mar 2021, 12.58pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Mar 2021, 11.38am
Closed parks: Yessabah Nature 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 6711.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2021, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Feb 2021, 1.47pm
Closed areas: Walk with the Birds boardwalk closed
Walk with the Birds boardwalk near The Glade picnic area will be closed for maintenance until further notice. Visitors can still access The Glade, Crystal Shower falls and the Wonga walk.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.47am
Closed areas: Daisy Plains huts closed
Daisy Plains huts are closed to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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