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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Mermaid Pools
Access to Mermaid Pools is permanently closed including for swimming. Sudden large swells and tides create major waves that wash over the rocks and pools.
Do not access this area. The severe conditions at this site have caused a number of significant injuries and deaths in the past.
Mermaid Pools have never been a designated visitor site due to the extreme nature of the surf and tides at this location. There is no approved public access walking track to Mermaid Pools.
For further information call the NPWS Verges Creek area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Thu 21 Jan 2021, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 1.02pm
Closed areas: Crowdy Bay Road 4WD only in some sections
Crowdy Bay Road can be accessed by 4WD only between Crowdy Gap campground and Coralville Road due to water over the road.
You can access Crowdy Gap campground from Harrington. You can also access Diamond Head, Indian Head and Kylies Beach from Laurieton or Coralville Road.
Wet weather is causing rough surfaces on all park roads. Please drive with caution. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 21 Feb 2021, 9.14am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Cheesetree picnic area closed
Cheesetree picnic area is closed due to water over the road. It will reopen when the water recedes.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 22 Feb 2021, 11.59am to Mon 8 Mar 2021, 12.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 3.57pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of European Fox. The program will be conducted between Monday 22 February and Monday 8 March 2021 on Gap Beach in Hat Head National Park.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information please call NPWS Hastings Macleay area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.25pm
Safety alerts: Beach access closures at Trial Bay
Some beach accesses at Trial Bay have been closed to pedestrians due to severe beach erosion from king tides and storm events.
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Applies from Fri 20 Nov 2020, 3.47pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Dec 2020, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for bushfire repair
Kumbatine Brook Road in Kumbatine National Park is closed until Friday 30 April 2021. The closure is to enable bushfire recovery works to repair roads and walking tracks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 29 Oct 2020, 2.53pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Dec 2020, 2.07pm
Closed areas: Hickeys Road
Hickeys Road is closed due to ongoing safety works and repairs to fire damaged bridges.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 9.32am
Closed areas: Roto House closed
The historic Roto House within Roto House Historic Site is closed for until further notice. Reopening planning is underway for after the Covid restrictions change.
The grounds and carpark of Roto House Historic Site remain open to the public.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.59pm
Closed areas: Yellow Gully trail closed
Yellow Gully trail in Queens Lake Nature Reserve is closed due to a damaged bridge, from Thursday 17 December 2020 until further notice.
All main visitor areas remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 3.05pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Jan 2021, 11.08am
Closed areas: The Chalet and The Residence
The Chalet and The Residence will be closed for renovations from Monday 1 February to Monday 31 May 2021 for renovations.
For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 9.30am
Closed parks: Park closed to entry
This park is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jul 2020, 7.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Nov 2020, 2.12pm
Safety alerts: Poor water quality in Lake Cathie and Lake Innes
Please be aware of potential poor water quality in Lake Innes and Lake Cathie. Please don't swim in Lake Cathie or Lake Innes or eat any products from either of the lakes until further notice.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2015, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2017, 9.29am
Safety alerts: Potential rock falls - Little Bay and Trial Bay
The granite cliffs surrounding Trial Bay and Little Bay are prone to rock fall. Do not climb cliffs or walk close to cliff edges. For further information please call Trial Bay Gaol on (02) 6566 6168.
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