Applies from Tue 10 Oct 2023, 9.13am to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 9.14am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 9.39am

Other planned events: Wonga walk partial closure

Crystal Shower Falls walk is partially closed from The Glade picnic area until Saturday 16 December 2023. The closure is to allow construction works to take place. Access to the falls remains open from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre via the lower Wonga walk.

Wonga walk will be completely re-opened during school holidays from Saturday 16 December 2023. Partial closures will be re-introduced after the school holidays, on Tuesday 30 January 2024.

For further information contact Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Dorrigo National Park
  • Crystal Shower Falls walk

Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 5.00pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 6.00pm

Safety alerts: A Park Fire Ban is in place for Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area, Jacky Barkers, Muluerindie, The Green Gully Track and Youdales areas, due to current conditions

A park fire ban is in place for Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area (Mt Yarrowyck), Jacky Barkers (in Nowendoc National Park), Muluerindie (in Warrabah National Park), The Green Gully Track and Youdales day use and camping areas (in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park) and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket).

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

For further information, contact the Armidale office on (02) 6738 9100 or Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • The Green Gully track
  • Youdales Hut campground and picnic area

Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2023, 12.32pm to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Nov 2023, 3.46pm

Other planned events: Walking track evaluation camera survey

Please note that NPWS staff will be undertaking a walking track survey in this location from November to early December 2023.

The survey will involve NPWS staff carrying a 360-degree camera to visually record walking track features, as part of an annual asset maintenance assessment.

This information is to ensure quality safe NPWS walking tracks for public enjoyment.

You'll be able to identify this survey as NPWS staff will be dressed in uniform carrying an above-head mounted camera.

NPWS respects your privacy. If you do not wish to be filmed, please respectfully ask the NPWS staff member to pause the camera until you pass out of camera frame.

The survey will be undertaken across multiple parks during November 2023, so will involve only very minimal time at each location and will be scheduled outside peak visitation times, so the survey it is unlikely to affect visitors.

Affects 15 parks and 64 locations nearby. Show list

• Bindarri National Park
  • Bangalore Falls walking track
  • Bindarray picnic area
  • Plateau Circuit loop trail
• Bongil Bongil National Park
  • Bluff loop picnic area
  • Bluff loop walking track
  • Bongil Beach
  • Bongil picnic area
  • Bongil picnic area
  • Bundageree Creek lookout
  • Bundageree Rainforest walk
  • Tuckers Rocks Cottage
• Cascade National Park
  • Box Ridge walking track
  • Mobong walking track
• Coffs Coast Regional Park
  • Arrawarra Headland
  • Diggers Beach
  • Emerald Beach
  • Mullaway Beach and Headland
  • Solitary Islands coastal walk
  • Woolgoolga Beach and Headland
  • Woolgoolga Lake
• Coramba Nature Reserve
  • Rainforest walk
• Dorrigo National Park
  • Blackbutt walking track
  • Casuarina Falls circuit
  • Crystal Shower Falls walk
  • Lyrebird Link track
  • Never Never picnic area
  • Red Cedar Falls walking track
  • Rosewood Creek walking track
  • Satinbird stroll
  • Skywalk lookout
  • Slingsbys trail and Syndicate Ridge track
  • The Glade picnic area
  • Walk with the Birds boardwalk
  • Waterfall Way scenic drive
  • Wonga walk
• Gumbaynggirr National Park
• Moonee Beach Nature Reserve
  • Dammerels history walk
  • Look At Me Now Headland walk
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
  • Summit walking track
  • Vista Point picnic area
• Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve
  • Eastern Side lookout
  • Muttonbird Island Outdoor learning space
• New England National Park
  • Banksia Point picnic area
  • Berarngutta picnic area
  • Cascades walking track
  • Lyrebird walking track
  • Point lookout
  • Point lookout walking track
  • Snow Gum link track
  • Snow Gum walk
  • Tea Tree Falls walking track
  • The Chalet
  • The Residence
  • Thungutti campground
  • Toms Cabin
  • Wrights lookout walking track
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
  • Coachwood loop track
  • Cod Hole campground and picnic area
  • Norman Jolly picnic area
  • Platypus Flat campground
  • The Junction campground
• Nymboi-Binderay State Conservation Area
• Sherwood Nature Reserve
  • Falls walking track
  • Sherwood Forest drive
  • Woolgoolga Creek picnic area
• Ulidarra National Park
  • End Peak walking track

Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Nov 2023, 8.55am

Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts

The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:

• Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909 
• Sandon River crossing - call 0407 362 118
• Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available

For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Wed 8 Nov 2023, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 11.11am

Other planned events: Urumbilum Creek Road - Road Closure due to Bridge Replacement

NPWS are replacing the Timber Bridge on Urumbilum Creek Road as the bridge has reached end of life. The timber structure will be replaced with a pre cast concrete and steel bridge. The road will be closed for the duration of the project and the closure is expected to last for 4 weeks subject to weather. The closure will commence on Wednesday 22nd November until 15th December.                    

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Bindarri National Park
  • Orara Escarpment 4WD touring route
  • Plateau Circuit loop trail

Applies from Mon 4 Sep 2023, 11.59am to Sun 17 Dec 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 12.05pm

Other planned events: Tia Falls main walking Track and Gorge Lookout Closed for Track Upgrade works

Walking Track and Gorge Lookout closed due to maintenance upgrades underway on Tia Falls Main Walking Track from Midnight Monday 4 September to Midnight Sunday 17 December. Signage will be in place. The campground, day use area and Tiara Walking Track remain open.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Tia Falls walk
  • Tia Gorge View lookout

Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 11.28am

Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed

Never Never picnic area shelter is closed until further notice due to damage sustained during extended wet weather. The shelter will be reconstructed in 2024.

Walking tracks and Never Never picnic area remain open. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Dorrigo National Park
  • Never Never picnic area

Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2023, 7.01am to Fri 5 Jan 2024, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 11.12am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Tuesday 1 August 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes, and is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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.

For more information, contact the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
• Yuraygir State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 7.00am to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 11.11am

Other planned events: Repair works underway - Some roads may be closed

Roadworks will be underway on Barcoongere and McPhillips Roads from October 2023 until December 2023. Information regarding closures and access will be displayed on signage.

For more information contact Forestry Corporation of NSW on 02 6656 8800.

Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Pebbly Beach campground - Yuraygir National Park
  • Station Creek campground
• Yuraygir State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 13 Nov 2023, 6.00pm to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 11.09am

Other planned events: Rocky Point walk track works

Track repair works will take place on Rocky Point walk in Yuraygir National Park, near Minnie Water from Monday 27 November to Friday 1 December 2023, weather-permitting.

For further information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Rocky Point walking track

Applies from Thu 26 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.41am

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire either on park or in close proximity. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Butterleaf National Park
• Butterleaf State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 31 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.41am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:

• Four Bull Hut
• Washpool horse riding trails
• All access to Spirabo Forest Way
• Billyrimba lookout and falls

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Washpool National Park
  • Four Bull Hut
  • Washpool horse riding trails

Applies from Mon 8 May 2023, 11.00am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Part of Wollomombi Falls picnic area is closed

Part of Wollomombi picnic area is closed until Friday 1 December 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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Wollomombi Falls picnic area

Applies from Mon 16 Oct 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 6.21pm

Closed areas: Temporary closure - Ebor Falls precinct

Ebor Falls visitor precinct in Guy Fawkes River NP will be temporarily closed from 16 October 2023, to allow for construction works of new lookouts and visitor precincts to be fast-tracked. This closure will include the Upper and Lower Falls visitor areas, the Ebor Falls Road (part only) and the Ebor Village walking track. Access to the Ebor Cemetery off Ebor Falls Road will remain open.

It is anticipated the Upper Falls precinct will reopen to the public in December 2023.

During the closure no toilet, picnic or rest stop facilities will be available at Ebor Falls. Travellers on the Waterfall Way are advised to use alternate amenities located in Ebor township or at the Ebor Sportsground.

Please do not attempt to enter these areas during the closure period, and follow the direction of any signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Ebor Falls

Applies from Wed 16 Aug 2023, 9.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 9.53am

Closed areas: Part walking track closures due to track construction - Emerald Beach

Some parts of these parks are closed while upgrades are made to the walking tracks and stairs. The closed areas are:

• Part of Dammerels Headland walking track, from Fiddamans road to the beach access stairs

Solitary Island Coastal Walk will remain open during construction. Work will be completed in stages to maintain public access. Please follow directional signage during construction.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 66520900.

Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Coffs Coast Regional Park
  • Emerald Beach
  • Solitary Islands coastal walk
• Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 4.07pm

Closed areas: Road closure

Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.

The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.

Please note:

• Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
• Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Washpool National Park

Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 4.07pm

Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only

Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.

For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Butterleaf National Park
• Butterleaf State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 9.16am

Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure

Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens roads.

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bindarri National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2023, 6.00am to Fri 12 Jan 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 4.07pm

Safety alerts: Changed conditions on Spirabo Forest Way

Access to visitor facilities, campgrounds and walking tracks in the south of Washpool NP, accessible from the Gwydir Highway between Glen Innes and Grafton, is open and not impacted by the warning listed below.

NSW Forestry Corporation are conducting operations and access to the northern end of Spirabo Forest Way is closed to traffic traveling in both directions until 1 January 2024, with no access to Washpool NP via Scrub Road out of Tenterfield. Access to the following locations should be via Mount Spirabo Road off the New England Highway at Bolivia, or via Ten Mile Road and Cox's Road at Deepwater:

• Four Bull Hut
• Washpool horse riding trails
• Billyrimba Falls and lookout
• Spirabo Forest Way drive through Capoompeta and Washpool NPs

For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Washpool National Park
  • Four Bull Hut
  • Washpool horse riding trails

Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Oct 2023, 7.07pm

Closed areas: West End of New England National Park closed

West end of New England National Park between Kilprotay Road & Hickeys Creek Road permanently closed.

For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• New England National Park

Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Nov 2023, 10.46am

Other planned events: Bongil Bongil NP Fox Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bongil Bongil National Park from 10 August 2023 to 28 February 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting area. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact the local Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bongil Bongil National Park

Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Nov 2023, 10.46am

Other planned events: Moonee Beach NR Fox Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve from 10 August 2023 to 28 February 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting area. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and also must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact the local Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 10.08am

Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed

Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed until further notice, due to damage from coastal erosion.

The bridge crossing provides access:

• To Reflections Holiday Park
• From Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.

Reflections Holiday Parks have closed the bridge until further notice, due to an engineering assessment deeming the bridge unsafe for pedestrians.

If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:

• West along Moonee Beach Road to the south-west corner of the shopping centre
• South along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Highway
• South onto southern end of North Solitary Drive
• East onto North Sapphire Road to the beach access at Beachstone Cafe

Green Bluff is alternatively accessible from the south via Rutile trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire.

Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on 02 6653 6552.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Coffs Coast Regional Park
  • Solitary Islands coastal walk
• Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 27 Oct 2022, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Aug 2023, 9.41am

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
• The lower eastern section of Lyrebird track including Tree Fern Valley 

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• New England National Park
  • Lyrebird walking track
  • Snow Gum link track