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Last reviewed: Fri 17 July 2026, 8.51am
Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am.
Flat Rock Lookout is 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 Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am.
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 Mon 20 Jul 2026, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 9.44am
Greens Dump Road is closed to all vehicle traffic due to a damaged bridge. The road will remain closed until further notice. Access to Bird Tree Picnic Area is not affected by this road closure.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance. Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555 for more information.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 8.15am
Roadworks are underway on a section of Coates Road (from Clarendon Forest Retreat to Blackbutt Road junction) from Monday 20 July to Wednesday 22 July 2026.
This road section is closed during this period.
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs.
For further information contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.31am to Tue 18 Aug 2026, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.39am
A section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres National Park will be closed from Monday 3 to Monday 17 August 2026 for planned walking track maintenance. The closed section is from the southern end of Miners Beach through to the carpark on Lighthouse Road. Signs will be in place with suggested detour options.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sun 19 Jul 2026, 7.00pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 1.43pm
The Lake Innes State Conservation Area will be closed from 7pm, Sunday 19 July to 7am, Friday 24 July 2026 for ground shooting of feral animals. The closed areas are:
Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes, cats and wild dogs will be targeted if observed during the operation.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 8.00am to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 9.43am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning to undertake important weed control in Barrie's Bay north from the Point Plomer Campground between Monday 20th July and Friday 28th August 2026.
The program is designed to reduce infestations of invasive weeds species such as bitou bush, lantana, senna and morning glory. The team will be using Grazon, Metsulfuron and Glysophate.
Spray dates are weather dependant.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the spraying locations during spraying operations. Access along walking tracks to the beach may be impacted on this day.
Please contact the Kempsey NPWS Office on (02) 6561 6700 for more information.
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Applies from Tue 23 Jun 2026, 3.53pm to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.31am
The bridge over Freshwater Creek on Coralville Road will be closed for maintenance from Monday 20 July to Monday 3 August, weather permitting. The road and bridge are managed by MidCoast Council.
This closure will affect access to Crowdy Bay National Park from the Coralville Road entry point, via Jericho Road off the Pacific Highway.
Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.
Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington.
Stewarts Road to the Pacific Highway via Johns River is also available as an alternative route.
For enquiries about the bridge maintenance works and Coralville road closure, please contact MidCoast Council on (02) 7955 7777.
For enquires about access to Crowdy Bay National Park, please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.30am
9th July 2026 update: Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park has recently been graded from the northern entry point to Kylies Beach campground. Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground, has been patched with additional gravel. Grading will continue south from Kylies Beach campground towards the Coralville Road intersection after the school holidays, and then move to Crowdy Bay Road.
The roads will remain open during works, however please be mindful of changed road conditions, heavy machinery, and workers on the road. Expect short delays, drive safely, and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers.
Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.
Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.
Stewarts Road to the Pacific Highway via Johns River is also available as an alternative route.
For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 2.41pm
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 Fri 10 Jul 2026, 2.31pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.30am
A section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres NP will be closed from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July 2026 to allow routine maintenance of the timber staircase to Miners Beach. The closed section is from Shelly Beach southern headland to the base of the timber staircase on northern Miners Beach. There is no detour available.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 8.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 8.09am
The emergency vehicle access requires repair which is planned to take place from today through till thursday. Alternate access to the estuary will be provided via the adjacent walkway to beach, and the carparking found their.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 9.27am
Visitors are advised that the fire pits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground as they were beginning to deteriorate, presenting a safety hazard to users.
Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.
Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any fire bans in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 7.16pm
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
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 Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 8.51am
The following areas within Tapin Tops National Park are closed due to flood impacts;
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 10.13am
Please be advised that the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital (managed by Koala Conservation Australia) next door to Roto House Historic Site will be closed for redevelopment until mid-2026.
The National Parks Roto House and its thriving café ‘Home at Roto House’ will continue to operate as normal, open 7days, 8:30-2pm.
Check out their website for upcoming events: https://www.homeatroto.com.au/
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am
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 Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.46am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/coorabakh-national-park/local-alerts
Coorabakh National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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