Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 3.56pm

Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage

The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;

• Barrakee SCA
• Killabakh NR

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 

For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.

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• Killabakh Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.42am

Safety alerts: H5 bird flu - sick or dead wild birds

If you see sick or dead wild birds on the island, please:

• Avoid contact – do not touch
• Record by taking photos or video and note the location
• Report it immediately using this online form or call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

For up-to-date information about H5 bird flu see nsw.gov.au

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Broughton Island walking tracks

Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Sep 2026, 9.00am

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Tapin Tops National Park

The following areas within Tapin Tops National Park are closed due to flood impacts;

• Potoroo Falls (including Potoroo Road)

For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on (02) 6591 0300

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• Tapin Tops National Park
  • Potoroo Falls picnic area
  • Potoroo Falls walk

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.10am to Mon 30 Nov 2026, 8.21am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.22am

Closed areas: Bat Loop Closure

Part of the Wingham Brush Boardwalk - Bat loop is temporarily closed till early December due to pupping season. Please be mindful of excessive noise during this period.  

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• Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
  • Wingham Brush boardwalk

Applies from Tue 8 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Fri 23 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Oct 2026, 8.32am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 12 September to 20 September 2026 in the following reserves:

• Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area
• Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
• Wallabadah Nature Reserve
• Woolooma National Park
• Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park
• Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
• Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
• Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
• Berrico Nature Reserve
• The Glen Nature Reserve

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

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. 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.

Please contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.

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• The Glen Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 12.50pm

Safety alerts: Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works

8 September 2026 update:

• Diamond Head Road, from the northern (Dunbogan) entry point to Kylies Beach campground, was graded in mid-July.
• Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground leading to Coralville Road, was graded in early-August. 
• Crowdy Bay Road, between Coralville and Crowdy Head Road, was graded in late-August.
• The next round of grading is anticipated to occur in late November/early December.

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads. 

Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.

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• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Abbey Creek picnic area
  • Cheesetree picnic area
  • Crowdy Gap campground
  • Crowdy Gap walking track
  • Diamond Head campground
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track
  • Geebung picnic area
  • Indian Head campground
  • Kylies Beach campground
  • Kylies Hut
  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Metcalfes walking track

Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.10am

Closed areas: White Tree Bay campground closed due to flood repairs

White Tree Bay campground in Myall Lakes National Park remains temporarily closed due to damaged amenities from flood impact. NPWS is working towards reinstating these facilities as soon as possible. For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on ph: 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • White Tree Bay campground and picnic area

Applies from Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 7.18am

Closed areas: Wallis Island - Facility closed

Restroom facility of this park temporary closed from Friday 27 March.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.

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• Wallis Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 11.00am

Safety alerts: Greens Dump Road closed due to damaged bridge

Greens Dump Road is closed to all vehicle traffic due to damaged bridges. The road will remain closed until further notice. Access to Bird Tree Picnic Area is not affected by this road closure.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance. Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555 for more information.

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• Middle Brother National Park

Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 10.59am

Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground

Visitors are advised that the fire pits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground as they were beginning to deteriorate, presenting a safety hazard to users.

Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.

Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any fire bans in place. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Crowdy Gap campground

Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.55am

Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles due to beach erosion

Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to 4 wheel drive vehicles due to hazardous beach erosion 

For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.55am

Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure

Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point. Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety.

Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance. For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Yacaaba Headland walking track

Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 8.25am

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Wallingat National Park

Multiple walking tracks in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:

• Cabbage Palm & Coachwood loop track
• Double Wharf Trail
• Sugar Creek Trail

For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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• Wallingat National Park
  • Cabbage Palm loop walking track
  • Coachwood loop walking track
  • Double Wharf to Whoota lookout cycle loop
  • Double Wharf trail
  • Sugar Creek trail

Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 9.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.59am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed

Ferny Creek Campground remains closed until further notice do to collapsed bridge

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• Wallingat National Park
  • Ferny Creek campground

Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am

Closed areas: Flat Rock Lookout - Closed for Visitor Safety

Flat Rock Lookout is closed for visitor safety until further notice. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300. 

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• Coorabakh National Park
  • Flat Rock lookout

Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am

Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety

Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.

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• Coorabakh National Park
  • Newbys Creek walk and caves