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Hat Head National Park

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Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
17 April 2023 Closed areas Smoky Cape Lighthouse Picnic Area toilet block closure for upgrade works Details

Applies from Mon 17 Apr 2023, 3.16pm to Fri 2 Jun 2023, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 3.24pm

The Smoky Cape Lighthouse Picnic Area toilet block will be closed during this time for internal refurbishment works and upgrade of the water supply system.  The existing toilet facilities are in poor condition and the water tanks are no longer functioning and will be replaced.  Replacement temporary toilets will be in place on site during the works program. 

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24 April 2023 Closed areas Korogoro Circuit Walking Track closure Details

Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 2.58pm to Fri 2 Jun 2023, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 3.16pm

Korogoro Circuit Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period - weather dependant.  Works include the replacement of 4 footbridges, track surface erosion repairs, and installation of stepping stones in wet soak areas.  A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations.  Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.

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29 May 2023 Closed areas Connors Walking Track closure - Hat Head National Park Details

Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 3.10pm to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 3.15pm

Connors Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period, weather dependant. Works include the installation of 2 small footbridges, raised boardwalks in wet soak areas, and track surface erosion repairs. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 20 Feb 2023, 6.41am to Thu 30 Mar 2023, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 11.10am

Safety alerts: Construction works at Boorganna picnic area

Construction works are being undertaken at Boorganna picnic area from Monday 20th February 2023 to approximately Thursday 30th March 2023. Rawson Falls walk will be open during this time however, visitors may experience some noise from machinery and temporary exclusion areas. All signage and safety directives must be adhered to.

For more information, contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 2.25pm to Wed 5 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 9.09am

Closed areas: Marlo Merrican Road partly closed for bridge works

Marlo Merrican Road will be closed from the Clairfield Dungay Creek Road and Purchase Road intersection to Cooperabung Range Road from 7:00am Wednesday 8th March 2023 to 5:00pm Wednesday 5th April 2023 for bridge replacement works.

For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 8.00am to Mon 27 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 8.59am

Closed areas: Edgars Lookout and Picnic Area is closed for maintenance to the lookout structure

Edgars Lookout and Picnic Area is closed for maintenance to the lookout structure from Monday 6 March to Monday 27 March 2023.

For further information, please contact the Amidale office on (02) 6738 9100, or Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.

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Applies from Sun 12 Feb 2023, 3.31pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 10.20am

Closed areas: Tea Trees Falls Walk Temporarily Closed for Maintenance

The Tea Trees Falls Walk Temporarily Closed for Maintenance from Monday 13th February till Friday 31st March.  

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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Feb 2023, 3.28pm

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 Mon 25 Jul 2022, 10.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Mar 2023, 9.22am

Closed areas: Cockerawombeeba Roadand trail closed for repairs

Cockerawombeeba Road and trail are closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.

There is no access from Plateau Beech campground south, through to Forbes River Road.

The road will re-open once the Forestry Corporation completes repairs.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 8.57am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Mar 2023, 9.21am

Closed areas: Areas in Bago Bluff national park closed due to flood damage

The following areas are closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding:

  • north-western sector
  • Butchers Yard Road
  • Green Wattle Trail
  • Lemon Tree Road

These areas will re-open once repairs are completed

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 20 Jan 2023, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jan 2023, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Slees road closed

The bridge on Slees road on the boundary of Viewmont State Forest and Bollanolla Nature Reserve has been severely impacted by the 2022 floods and is not currently trafficable.

It is not safe to cross. Road closure signs have been put in place.

For further information contact Coffs Coast on 66520900. 

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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 11.33am

Closed parks: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site

Innes Ruins 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 Wed 21 Dec 2022, 11.45am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 8.38am

Closed areas: Kumbatine National Park & State Conservation Area part closure

The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:

  • West of Davis Road Access including Kumbatine Brook Road

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Fri 7 Oct 2022, 8.44am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 8.38am

Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to flooding

Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.

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Applies from Fri 8 Jul 2022, 1.20pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 8.38am

Closed parks: Yessabah Nature Reserve permanently closed

Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable.

Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6711.

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Applies from Sat 1 Oct 2022, 12.41pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Mar 2023, 9.24am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to weather damage

The following areas are closed from 1 October 2022 due to damage caused by ongoing weather events:

  • Wilsons River Bridge on Hastings Forest Way
  • North Wilson Road
  • Waterfall Walk
  • Botanic Walk

Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Thu 27 Oct 2022, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Feb 2023, 8.40am

Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures

The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.

  • Eagles Nest walking track
  • All access to Weeping Rock
  • The lower eastern section of Lyrebird track including Tree Fern Valley 

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 9.37am

Closed areas: Roto House closed

The historic Roto House within Roto House Historic Site is closed until further notice. Reopening planning is underway.

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 Mon 2 May 2022, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Feb 2023, 3.27pm

Closed areas: Sections of New England NP closed

Southern sections of the New England National Park are closed due to flood event impacts.  Hickeys Creek Road and West End Road are closed until further notice.

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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 6.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 6.05pm

Safety alerts: Gordons Road Bridge Closed

The bridge on Gordons Road is closed until further notice due to structural failure. The bridge is not safe to cross. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Coffs Coast on 66520900.

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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 11.00am to Tue 4 Apr 2023, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 11.54am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bongil Bongil National Park from Wednesday 10 August 2022 to Tuesday 28 February 2023.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise fox 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, please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Sun 16 May 2021, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 8.03pm

Other incidents: Cedar Park toilet

The toilet at Cedar Park has been damaged by a fallen tree and is out of order. NPWS are working towards a replacement and there are no other toilet facilities available at the picnic area. 

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