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Applies from Sun 11 Oct 2026, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 4.51pm
Fires - Advice: DOUBLE HEAD TRL, MOPARRABAH
There is a fire in this park called DOUBLE HEAD TRL, MOPARRABAH. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 10.00am to Fri 6 Nov 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 11.14am
Closed areas: Smoky Cape Lighthouse viewing platform temporary closure
Smoky Cape Lighthouse viewing platform will be closed from Tuesday 13 October 2026 for 2-3 weeks to allow replacement of viewing platform balustrades. Access to the lighthouse itself will be restricted, however the lighthouse cottages, toilets, walking tracks and picnic area will remain open.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 3.56pm
Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
- Barrakee SCA
- Killabakh NR
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 21 Sep 2026, 1.14pm to Sat 19 Dec 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 1.37pm
Closed areas: Sea Acres Coastal Walk Track closure for upgrade works
Some sections of the Coastal Walk Track within Sea Acres National Park will be closed from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 while the walking track is being upgraded. The closed sections of track include:
- Sea Acres Walking Track - between Miners Beach (south end) and the Lighthouse Road carpark
- Lighthouse Road Miners Beach carpark - part closed for site works storage compound
The section of Sea Acres Walking Track between Miners Beach (south end) and the Lighthouse Road/Bangalay Drive entry will only closed for 2 weeks from 12 October to 26 October 2026 for minor upgrade works. Once this section is re-opened, it will allow for access between Miners Beach and Lighthouse Drive while the main section of the Sea Acres Walking Track is being undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6588-5555.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2026, 11.29am
Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk
Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 9.09am
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 Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 9.47am
Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to unsafe access
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.08am
Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads
Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
- Wittigs Road
- parts of Stockyard Creek Road
- Seams Road
- Jacks Road
- Buds Crossing Road
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- building the fence
- installing bridge and culvert crossings.
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Pest animal control shooting operations will also occur in these areas
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise in areas that are closed for public access.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.46am
Closed areas: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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