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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 4.35pm to Sat 29 Apr 2023, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 5.23pm
Other planned events: Black Rocks campground sites 34 to 49 closed
Campsites 34 to 49 will be closed in Black Rocks campground along Black Rocks Road from Wednesday 12 April to Friday 28 April 2023 for mulching works. During this closure visitors can still access the pontoon area, however this will also close for 1 day between 20 April and 28 April 2023. The alert will be updated when this date is confirmed.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further enquiries contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 23 Mar 2023, 2.31pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 5.15pm
Other planned events: Black Rocks campground closed
Black Rocks campground will be closed from Monday 8 May 2023 to Friday 30 June 2023 for construction works. The gate will be closed at Gap Road. The closure may be extended if required.
Affected areas include:
- Black Rocks campground
- Esk River paddle route
- Jerusalem Creek paddle route
- Jerusalem Creek walk
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Fri 16 Dec 2022, 9.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 5.11pm
Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations
Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise from Tuesday 2 May 2023 to Wednesday 3 May 2023. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range in the park may be heard and seem from the Black Rocks campground and Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
Please note:
- The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
- RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
- Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 9.40am
Safety alerts: Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campground access
Access to Station Creek and Pebbly Beach campgrounds is currently via Bacoongerie Road and McPhillips Road.
Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds are only accessible by high clearance 4WD vehicles. This includes water crossings which can change quickly depending on local rainfall and tidal conditions.
Access to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds is dependent on Clarence Valley Council (CVC) and Forestry Corporation road infrastructure.
Information on the trafficability of these roads can be found here:
For more information, call the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 2.04pm
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.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 10.39pm
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.
Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm to Tue 19 Dec 2023, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 2.14pm
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety and is expected to re-open for the Xmas school holidays (ie 20 December 2023).
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.15pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10.18am
Closed parks: Parks closed due road maintenance works and flood damage.
This park is closed from Monday 2 May 2022 until Friday 30 June 2023, due to widespread damage following rainfall and flooding in March 2022.
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are closed and impassable due to a severe rainfall/ flooding event.
This park will re-open as soon as it is safe, after assessments and remedial works occur.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.19pm to Mon 1 May 2023, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Mar 2023, 10.07am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Bundjalung National Park from Tuesday 1 November 2022 to Monday 1 May 2023.
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.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2022, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Feb 2023, 11.04am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground-based pest program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat and manufactured bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be conducted from Friday 1 July until Thursday 30 June 2023.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.
We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 3 Mar 2022, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Feb 2023, 12.07pm
Other incidents: Bald Knob Tick Gate Road Closed
The Bald Knob Tick Gate Road is closed to all traffic. The road formation has been damaged in the Pidgeon Gully area by heavy rainfall.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jul 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 2.03pm
Closed parks: Waihou Road closed
Waihou Road is closed to all vehicles. This closure is a result of significant damage sustained during flooding events, causing the road to collapse.
Please travel via an alternative route. The failure is located on the eastern end of Waihou Road.
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Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2022, 9.38am to Fri 28 Apr 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 7.39am
Closed parks: Multiple parks closed due to hazardous conditions
The closure of this park has been extended until Tuesday 28 February 2023, due to hazardous conditions and damage from flooding and storm events.
No public access is permitted. These closures may be extended, pending completion of repair works and additional weather impacts.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Richmond River Area on 02 6632 0000.
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