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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 1.21pm
The Scrub Bird and Brushy Mountain walking tracks are closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.
Both walks depart from Brushy Mountain Campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 4.59pm
Grading of Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park is scheduled to occur from Monday 15 June 2026 onwards, starting at the northern park entry point through to the intersection with Kylies Beach access road, and then progressing further south. The road will remain open during works, however please be mindful of heavy machinery and workers on the road, and expect short delays. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers.
Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton.
For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 1.52pm to Mon 3 Aug 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 2.21pm
Changed Road Conditions due to road Maintenance works are in place in Werrikimbe National Parks and Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Affected Roads and trails are:
Roadworks are scheduled to repair the road from 22 June for up to 4-6 weeks. Heavy plant will be operating during this time, take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700, or Armidale Office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Sun 14 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3.56pm
Starrs Creek Road is closed from 14 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 whilst road repair works are undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.29am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 2.00pm
The paved beach access track from Diamond Head campground to the beach is closed for upgrades from Monday 20th April 2026 until completion. The paved path will be replaced with a raised deck, ramp and handrail to improve visitor safety and accessibility.
There will be no access to the beach using this track while the new structure is built. Visitors will need to use the old 4WD beach access track located 20m away. There will be some disturbance from construction noise during normal work hours of 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
For more information, call the NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Jun 2026, 2.19pm
The following area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the May 2025 flooding and severe weather event:
The Homestead will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Sat 4 Jul 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2026, 11.46am
The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed from Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 3 July 2026 while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).
NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.
During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.25pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 9.06am
Curracabundi National Park is closed for ground pest control operation
Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen, Lea Hurst. Monkeycot, Karamea precincts) is closed 9am, Monday 2 February 2026 to 1030am, Tuesday 30 June 2026 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 25 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 8.22am
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Monday 1 June 2026 to the afternoon of Friday 25 September 2026 for the winter seasonal closure:
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.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 8.12pm
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: Fri 22 May 2026, 10.01am
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 Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.58pm
Brimbin Pontoon has sustained damage and is temporarily closed. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Thu 6 Nov 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Apr 2026, 7.30am
Cliff Face Track will be closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the flooding and severe weather event that occurred during May 2025
The walking track will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 10.29am
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 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm
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: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm
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 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 2.07pm
Visitors are advised that for safety reasons firepits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground.
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 park or total fire bans in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Cottan-Bimbang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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