Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 3.43pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2020, 1.27pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed

This campground is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 6 parks and 12 locations nearby. Show list

• Arakoon National Park
  • Trial Bay Gaol
  • Trial Bay Gaol
  • Trial Bay Gaol campground
• Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park
• Hat Head National Park
  • Hungry Gate campground
  • Smoky Cape campground
• New England National Park
  • The Chalet
  • The Residence
  • Thungutti campground
  • Toms Cabin
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
  • Cod Hole campground and picnic area
  • Platypus Flat campground
  • The Junction campground
• Nymboi-Binderay State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.18pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.48pm

Closed areas: Part of Werrikimbe National Park closed - bushfire damage

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas are:

• Hastings Forest Way touring route
• Brushy Mountain campground and walking tracks
• Plateau Beech picnic area and walking tracks
• Racecourse trail and Coachwood trail

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 3.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.47pm

Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park

Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage. Hastings Forest Way is also closed due to extensive damage during recent bushfires in the area.

Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Willi Willi National Park

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.24pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 12.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.25pm

Closed areas: Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Never Never picnic area closed

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still contact us by phone on 02 6657 2319 or email for information.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Dorrigo National Park
  • Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
  • Never Never picnic area

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 4.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 5.02pm

Other planned events: Chaelundi Road closed due to road works

There is no vehicle access to Chaelundi Road from Sheep Station Creek Road to Old Glen Innes Road. This is because heavy machinery is in use for roadworks and three bridges have been destroyed by bushfires. The road will be periodically blocked and unsafe to travel.

For more information call the NPWS Coffs Coast office on 02 6652 0900.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Chaelundi National Park
• Chaelundi State Conservation Area
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 11.00am to Fri 26 Mar 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 4.07pm

Closed parks: Cathedral Rock National Park closed

Cathedral Rock National Park is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information. For further information call the NPWS Glen Innes area office on 02 6739 0700, and continue to check this website for alerts and updates on closures.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Cathedral Rock National Park

Applies from Thu 5 Mar 2020, 9.17am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 3.24pm

Closed parks: Majority of park closed - Werrikimbe

The majority of Werrikimbe National Park and State Conservation Area are closed due to bushfire damage.

• Mooraback picnic area is open
• Cobcroft picnic area and walking track are due to open on Saturday 30 May 2020
• Plateau and Brushy Mountain picnic areas and campgrounds are due to open on Tuesday 30 June 2020

These dates are indicative only. Please monitor this website for further updates and alerts. Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.06pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 3.06pm

Closed parks: Closed parks and reserves - Clarence area

This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Sunday 31 May 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 66411 500.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Byrnes Scrub Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 18 Mar 2020, 10.25am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 2.51pm

Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves- Coffs Coast area

This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Tuesday 30 June 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Chaelundi National Park
• Chaelundi State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 2.04pm

Closed areas: Camping not permitted

Camping, including caravans and motorhomes, is not permitted in national parks until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Carrai National Park
  • Daisy Plains huts
• Guy Fawkes River National Park

Applies from Thu 6 Feb 2020, 3.06pm to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.13pm

Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves - Coffs Coast area

This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Thursday 30 April 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.

Affects 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
• Dunggir National Park
• Gumbaynggirr National Park
• Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland State Conservation Area
• Ngambaa Nature Reserve
• Serpentine Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 12.38pm

Closed areas: Camping not permitted - East Kunderang Homestead and Green Gully Track closed

Camping, including caravans and motor-homes, will not be permitted in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park from Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice. East Kunderang Homestead and Green Gully Track will also be closed until further notice. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Affects 2 parks and 10 locations nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Apsley Falls campground
  • Budds Mare campground
  • Dangars Gorge campground
  • East Kunderang Homestead
  • Halls Peak campground and picnic area
  • Riverside campground and picnic area
  • The Green Gully track
  • Tia Falls campground
  • Wollomombi campground
  • Youdales Hut campground and picnic area
• Oxley Wild Rivers State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 5.16pm

Closed parks: Part of Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - bushfire damage

The majority of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected. Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Monitor this website for updates on closures.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Guy Fawkes River National Park

Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2020, 1.54pm

Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves - Hastings Macleay area

This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Tuesday 30 June 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168.

Affects 8 parks nearby. Show list

• Boonanghi Nature Reserve
• Boonanghi State Conservation Area
• Fifes Knob Nature Reserve
• Gads Sugarloaf Nature Reserve
• Kumbatine National Park
• Pee Dee Nature Reserve
• The Castles Nature Reserve
• Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2020, 3.51pm to Thu 9 Apr 2020, 11.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Mar 2020, 12.57pm

Closed areas: Bindarray picnic area closed due to storm damage

Bindarray picnic area is currently closed due to damage to the access roads from recent storms. The picnic area is due to be reopened on Thursday 9 April 2020.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Bindarri National Park
  • Bindarray picnic area

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Arakoon National Park