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Last reviewed: Wed 30 November 2022, 8.52am
Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 8.52am.
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
Applies from Tue 4 Oct 2022, 2.28pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.19am
The 4WD beach access at Kylies campground is closed until further notice due to flood and storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 4 Dec 2022, 4.12pm to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Dec 2022, 4.21pm
Works are currently underway at Kylies Beach campground to construct an alternative 4x4 beach access point to the northern end of Kylies Beach.
Access to the beach carpark will be restricted while these works are completed.
This project will provide a safer access point to the northern end of Kylies Beach following damage sustained to the original access in consecutive flood events in 2021 and 2022.
The project has been joint funded by NPWS and MidCoast Council and will be undertaken by the NSW Soil Conservation Service.
For more information please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 6 Dec 2022, 6.00am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 12.55pm
Aerial operations for the Tomaree Coastal walk will be from December 6 to December 9 2022. This will be helicopter operationsa to support the ongoing delivery of the Tomaree Coastal Walk will take place along several sections of the Tomaree Coastal Walk including:
The following closures will be enforced for the duration of the helicopter operations:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS office in Nelson Bay on 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Mon 31 Oct 2022, 1.14pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.44pm
Joes Cove Campground is closed from Monday 31st October 2022 to February 2023 due to flood damage.
If you are camping, you will need to reschedule your visit or choose another boat based campground in Myall Lakes National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Manning Great Lakes Park office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 20 Oct 2022, 11.00am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 1.15pm
Some parts of the Tomaree Coastal Walk have active construction sites, this presents several hazards should the sites be accessed without authorisation. Works for these track sections are anticipated for completion between November 2022 and January 2023.
New track construction and existing track upgrades:
For more information, contact the local NPWS office, Hunter Coast Area, Nelson Bay Office 02 4984 8200
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sun 7 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 10.02am
Sunnyside campground is closed until further notice while major works are underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.19am
UPDATE Oct 2022: Work has commenced on repairing the road and renewing the access to the Barrington Tops from Gloucester. NSW Forestry Corporation anticipates the works will take about 12 weeks, weather dependant.
The main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau from Gloucester has been closed by NSW Forestry Corporation until further notice due to serious damage caused during a weather event.
You can only access campgrounds and visitor precincts located on the plateau from the western side via Scone. Barrington Tops Forest Road (also known as the Scone-Gloucester Road) is closed between Cobark Park picnic area and Dilgry Circle intersection. There is no access from Gloucester to Scone on this road.
Road re-opening dates are unknown at this stage, however NSW Forestry Corporation is working on restoring the road. This media release has more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For latest traffic information, please visit the Live Traffic website. For further information call the Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 1 Oct 2022, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Nov 2022, 12.42pm
Due to current conditions, please drive with caution on Worimi Conservation Lands between Gan Gan entry/exit and Lavis Lane entry/exit along the beach front at high tide.
Please note:
NPWS staff will monitor conditions.
For more information contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200, 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 17 Nov 2021, 1.31pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Nov 2022, 11.23am
Fibrosa trail has experienced significant storm damage and is closed to all users in the south of the reserve. Planning is underway to repair the damaged trail.
Take care and follow onsite signage. Please remember that vehicles are not permitted in Columbey State Conservation Area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 8.44am
A number of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves are closed to vehicles until further notice due to damage from severe weather event. These include:
Landslips, collapsed bridges and culverts and hazardous trees have been reported across many areas. For your safety, please avoid these reserves until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 5 Sep 2022, 11.43am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 8.44am
Rocky Crossing walk is currently closed above Blue Gum loop through to the Rocky Crossing turn-off due to track works. Works have been delayed due to wet weather, and the reopening date is not known at this stage.
You can still access Rocky Crossing falls from Williams Top picnic area. Williams River picnic area and Blue Gum loop trail remain open, but take care on Blue Gum loop as contractors may be operating in the area. Follow onsite signage and directions from staff and contractors.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 8.43am
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. The closure affects access to the following areas in this park:
For more information on the closure visit the FCNSW website. The road re-opening date is not known at this stage.
Alternate access via Chichester State Forest (Allyn River) may be available but is subject to regular flooding and varied road conditions.
For information on access to visitor sites in Barrington Tops National Park contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 5.22pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 12.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Nov 2022, 11.23am
Burraga Swamp walking track is closed, including the carpark area. This is due to the closure of Mount Allyn Road in Chichester State Forest as a result of wet weather and land slips.
The road reopening date is not known at this stage. For more details, please visit the Forestry Corporation NSW website or contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 8.09am
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Thu 2 Sep 2021, 4.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Nov 2022, 8.49am
Tubrabucca Road is closed until further notice between Barrington trail (central) and Paddys Ridge trail due to multiple bridge failures.
An engineer has assessed the bridges and deemed them unsafe to all traffic. NPWS are working towards replacing the bridges as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 30 Sep 2022, 5.01pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 8.06am
Gummi Falls campground is closed from Saturday 1 October 2022 for upgrades - the length of this closure is very weather dependent.
This closure includes access to Bullock Brush, Tugalow and Thunderbolts (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road) trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.14am
Tattersalls Campground Road and the access road to Double Wharf picnic area are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. The roads are rough and muddy due to erosion caused by recent heavy rain events.
Repairs are scheduled to begin soon. Please slow down and drive to the conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 20 May 2022, 2.22pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 10.47am
Erosion and surface damage has occurred on walking tracks, road surfaces within national parks of the Hastings Macleay Area following significant and prolonged rainfall events. Remediation works are scheduled as weather permits.
Please take care and be aware of the conditions when visiting these national parks. For more information, contact the local NPWS Hastings area office on 02 6588 5555 or the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 11.03am
Stoney Creek Road in Myall Lakes National Park has been affected by recent rain events. This has caused damage to the road, with sections of clay and several deep holes appearing within the road surface.
NPWS recommends that road access is via high clearance AWD or 4WD in dry weather.
NPWS is working on repairing the road once weather conditions permit. For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 9.09am
The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 11.03am
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 7.27am
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.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 7.27am
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.55pm to Tue 20 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 6.04pm
Parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed until further notice while damage to roads is being repaired. The closed area includes:
Signs and barricades are in place around the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 7.00am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2022, 3.58pm
Part park closure from the concrete pedestrian between Pacific Avenue Carpark, and the Tomaree NP Boundary. This area is closed within Iris Moore Reserve, area of Tomaree National Park due to Tomaree Coastal Walk construction.
The closure is to facilitate construction of the Tomaree Coastal Walk Southern Gateway. Pedestrians are encouraged to use alternative access between Pacific Ave Carpark and the Tomaree NP boundary via Ocean Ave.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.00pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 11.47am
Wreck Beach walking track is closed due to heavy rain undermining the walking track causing significant damage to steps and landings. The closure will be in place for an extended period until repairs are undertaken.
Barriers and signage are in place for visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 30 Sep 2022, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.19am
Barrington Trail south is closed south of the Junction Pools trail intersection due to trail damage caused by wet weather.
Visitors can still access both Junction Pools and Little Murray camping areas by 4WD on the section of the track that is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 9.00pm to Tue 14 Mar 2023, 9.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 8.45am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground and aerial baiting program from 8th October 2022 to 7th April 2023 in the following reserves:
Aerial baiting is scheduled for Saturday 8th October to Friday 14th October 2022.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 2.06pm to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 3.52pm
Oxley Highway between Port Macquarie and Walcha is subject to part closures on weekdays until 16 December 2022.
This may impact access to a number of national parks and reserves in the area.
Please visit Transport for NSW website for detailed information. Check Live Traffic NSW and plan your journey prior to travel.
For enquiries about the closure, please contact Transport for NSW via email or on 1800 653 092.
For more information, you can also contact the Walcha office via email or on 02 6777 4700.
Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 10.12am
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
Box Beach Access Road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance.
For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 14 Sep 2022, 12.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Oct 2022, 12.07pm
Corrie Island Nature Reserve will be closed from Friday 16 September 2022 to Friday 31 March 2023 for the protection of beach-nesting shorebirds.
Corrie Island is an important breeding site for endangered little terns and pied oystercatchers. The island is closed to visitors for the duration of the nesting season to reduce disturbance that can cause egg or chick deaths.
During the closure period visitors may not land anywhere on Corrie Island, and only NPWS staff and authorised volunteers are allowed on the island. Pest control activities may be undertaken on the island during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email us or call the local park office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.06am
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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