Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 3.09pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 3.14pm

Closed areas: Closed campground due to effects of severe weather

Following the effects of severe weather across the Mid North Coast the Indian Head campground will remain closed until Tuesday 1 July.

For more information contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.

Penalties apply for non-compliance

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Indian Head campground

Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Mon 18 Aug 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 11.42am

Closed areas: Budds Mare and Riverside trail and campground closed for track works

Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Monday 18 August 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail. 

Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700. 

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Budds Mare campground and picnic area
  • Budds Mare lookout
  • Budds Mare to Riverside walking track
  • Riverside campground and picnic area

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 10.07am

Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay and surrounding areas are closed due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. 

For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW

For more information contact the local park office.

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 10 parks nearby. Show list

• Bago Bluff National Park
• Boorganna Nature Reserve
• Carrai National Park
• Carrai State Conservation Area
• Cottan-Bimbang National Park
• Kumbatine National Park
• Kumbatine State Conservation Area
• The Cells State Conservation Area
• Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve
• Willi Willi National Park

Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.08am to Tue 24 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.23am

Closed parks: Mummel Gulf is closed due to severe weather Impacting the New Country Swamp campground

New Country Swamp campground is closed from Monday 5 May 2025 until midnight on Tuesday  24 June 2025 due to widespread rain, which is impacting the campground.

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local National Parks office at Walcha on (02) 6777 4700 for Armidale on (02) 67389100.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mummel Gulf National Park

Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.44am to Tue 8 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.51am

Closed parks: Jacky Barket Campground in Nowendoc National Park is Closed due to Wet Weather and Hazardous Road conditions

Jacky Barkers Campground in Nowendoc National Park is closed from 11:00am Wednesday 7 May to Midnight Tuesday 8 July 2025 due to wet weather and hazardous road conditions.

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local National Parks office at Walcha on (02) 6777 4700 for Armidale on (02) 67389100.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Nowendoc National Park

Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.36am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.43am

Closed areas: youdale Hut Campground and picnic Area closed due to widespread rain

The following areas are closed from 6 June to Midnight Monday 30 June 2025 due to widespread rain and high risk of flooding:

• Youdales Hut picnic area
• Youdales Hut campground

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or NPWS Armidale office on 02 6738 9100.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Youdales Hut campground and picnic area

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 7.41am

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 13 parks nearby. Show list

• Barakee National Park
• Barrakee State Conservation Area
• Biriwal Bulga National Park
• Brimbin Nature Reserve
• Bugan Nature Reserve
• Coorabakh National Park
• Coxcomb Nature Reserve
• Goonook Nature Reserve
• Killabakh Nature Reserve
• Lansdowne Nature Reserve
• Tapin Tops National Park
• Weelah Nature Reserve
• Wingham Brush Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.33pm

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.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Barakee National Park
• Barrakee State Conservation Area
• Biriwal Bulga National Park
• Bugan Nature Reserve
• Goonook Nature Reserve
• Tapin Tops National Park

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 2.15pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 3.43pm

Closed areas: Threlfall picnic area is closed for upgrade works

There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to Threlfall picnic area due to works to upgrade the visitor facilities from Thursday 22 May until Friday 13 June 2025 at 4:00pm. Visitors can still use picnic facilities at the Blue Hole picnic area.

For more information, contact the Armidale NPWS office on (02) 6738 9100.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Threlfall picnic area

Applies from Sat 24 May 2025, 9.02am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 1.46pm

Closed parks: Woko National Park visitor areas and walking tracks temporarily closed due to flooding / severe weather

The following areas are closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding and severe weather:

• Woko camping area
• Brush Turkey track
• Cliff Face track

Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.

This closure will be reassessed daily, and the reserve will reopen when conditions are safe.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Woko National Park

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 9.54am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 1.45pm

Closed parks: Barrington Tops National Park temporarily closed due to flooding / severe weather

Barrington Tops National Park is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from flooding and severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This closure will be reassessed daily and the park will reopen when conditions are safe.

There is currently no vehicle access to Barrington Tops Forest Rd from the east (Gloucester side) due landslips and a council bridge outage. Vehicle access to the southern section of Barrington Tops NP is also blocked by landslips.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office on 02 6540 2300 (Scone) or 02 6538 5300 (Gloucester).

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 3.46pm

Safety alerts: Visitor Advisory - Road Access to Crowdy Bay National Park Campgrounds

Due to ongoing wet weather, road access to Crowdy Bay National Park has significantly deteriorated. Although a grader is on standby, the persistent rain over recent months has prevented essential maintenance works from being carried out.

Recommended Access Route:
For visitors with 2WD, low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans, the most suitable access 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 from Moorland and Harrington along Diamond Head and Crowdy Bay Roads is CLOSED due to significant water over road, slippery and dangerous road surface.

Indian Head and Crowdy Gap Camping Areas are CLOSED.

For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Diamond Head campground
  • Indian Head campground
  • Kylies Beach campground

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 11.09am

Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails

The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Sunday 1 June 2025 to the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September 2025 for the winter seasonal closure:

• Barrington trail - south
• Barrington trail - central
• Paddys Ridge trail
• Butchers Swamp trail
• Bullock Brush trail
• Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
• Tugalow trail

Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
  • Gummi Falls campground

Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.27pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 3.06pm

Closed areas: Notice of Management Program temporary closure – Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below visitor areas / trails on the Barrington Tops plateau from Thursday 20th February to Monday 30th June 2025 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operations:

• Butchers Swamp Trail
• Paddys Ridge Trail
• Barrington Trail (north from Tubrabucca Road)
• Wrights Trail
• Wrights Perimeter Trail
• Tubrabucca Trail

Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.

We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.16am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.

Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:

Richmond River Area – Captains Creek NR, Richmond Range NP, Bundjalung NP

Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay National Park (NP), Nymboida NP, Mount Neville Nature Reserve (NR), Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP

Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.

Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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 local NPWS area office for more information.

Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700

Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900

Clarence Area 02 6641 1500

Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000

Affects 8 parks nearby. Show list

• Carrai National Park
• Carrai State Conservation Area
• Cottan-Bimbang National Park
• Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
• The Castles Nature Reserve
• The Cells State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi National Park

Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 11.20am to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 9.13am

Closed areas: Campgrounds and walking track closed

Following recent severe weather across the Mid North Coast the following campgrounds and tracks will remain closed until Monday 23 June for safety reasons.

• Plateau Beech campground

• Brushy Mountain campground

• Brushy Mountain loop walk

• King Fern Walking Track

• Hastings Forest Way Touring Route

Facilities will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess and make areas safe.

For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW

For more information contact the local park office.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Werrikimbe National Park
  • Brushy Mountain campground
  • Brushy Mountain loop walk
  • King Fern walking track
  • Plateau Beech campground

Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 3.18pm

Safety alerts: 4WD recommended

Adverse weather conditions have caused erosion to some access trails to Werrikimbe NP. Hastings Forest Way remains the best access to Brushy Mountain and Plateau Beech Campgrounds and 4WD vehicles are recommended. 

Cockerawombeeba Road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles and access via this road should be avoided. 

Visitors should check the depth of waterway crossings before driving vehicles through, particularly at Forbes River crossing on Racecourse Road. 

For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Werrikimbe National Park
  • Brushy Mountain campground
  • Brushy Mountain loop walk
  • King Fern walking track
  • Plateau Beech campground

Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 9.50am

Other planned events: 1080 Ground Baiting Operation

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program in Kumbatine National Park from Monday 5th May 2025 to Tuesday 5th August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. 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. Neighbours are advised to take relevant precautions to exclude animals from entering the baiting location – 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs, thus pets and working dogs may be affected. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information call the NPWS Port Macquarie  Area office on 02 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kumbatine National Park

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Kumbatine National Park
• Willi Willi National Park

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Coorabakh National Park
  • Newbys Creek walk and caves

Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.15am

Closed areas: Mary's View Lookout - Closed

Warrick Road will be closed from the 4 November 2024 or a period of time due to planned road works.   Mary's View Lookout will be closed until the work is complete.  If you have any questions please contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 6777 4700. 

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Carrai National Park
• Carrai State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 11.46am

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. 

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Curracabundi National Park

Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.31pm

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.46am

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 

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bretti Nature Reserve