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Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 1.23pm to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Sep 2022, 5.34pm
This following campgrounds are closed until further notice due to flood damage:
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Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 1.16pm to Wed 28 Sep 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Sep 2022, 4.31pm
Violet Hill campground is closed due to ongoing flooding. This closure may be extended beyond Wednesday 28 September 2022 due to weather predictions.
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Applies from Thu 22 Sep 2022, 3.38pm to Tue 15 Nov 2022, 3.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Sep 2022, 12.10pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in this park from Saturday 8 October to Friday 14 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 the 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.
Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 30 May 2022, 8.00am to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Sep 2022, 1.56pm
The Bombah Point ferry will be closed from Monday 30 May 2022, and will recommence operation on Friday 30 September 2022. This is so essential maintenance and survey inspection work (out of water slipping) can be done.
For more information, contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 2.06pm to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.38pm
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.
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Applies from Sun 14 Aug 2022, 11.13am to Mon 14 Nov 2022, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.12pm
Stewart and Lloyds campground will be closed from Sunday 14 August until Monday 14 November 2022 for wildlife management.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.06pm
Access to Bird Tree Picnic Area is currently affected by a landslip on Grey Gum Ridge Road, and wet conditions due to ongoing recent rainfall. It is not suitable for 2WD access.
4WDs can access Bird Tree Picnic Area by using Haydons Road off the Pacific Highway, which then joins Stoney Creek Trail and Grey Gum Ridge Road to access the picnic area from the north. There is no access on Grey Gum Ridge Road south of Bird Tree Picnic Area (towards the towers) due to a significant land slip.
For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 23 Aug 2022, 4.25pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 2.48pm
Thomas Road is closed until further notice due to erosion damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 2 Sep 2022, 3.18pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 2.48pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) conducted an ongoing aerial baiting program in this park between Monday 29 August and Wednesday 31 August 2022. Bait may be in this area for a period of time following these dates.
Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE’S) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in this park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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.
Please contact the NPWS New England area office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700 or Armidale on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Fri 2 Sep 2022, 2.36pm to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Sep 2022, 5.14pm
Brambles Green is closed until further notice due to flood damage. Please do not enter the area.
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Applies from Thu 1 Sep 2022, 8.57am to Tue 1 Nov 2022, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Sep 2022, 9.16am
The following areas are closed from 6am 31 August to 5pm on Monday 31 October due to damage caused by widespread flooding:
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 Wed 1 Jun 2022, 9.58am to Tue 6 Dec 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Aug 2022, 2.49pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs from 6 June to Tuesday 6 December 2022 in the following parks:
Aerial baiting is scheduled for Monday 29 August to Friday 2 September 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6645 1500, the Coffs Coast area office on 02 6650 0900, the Hastings/Macleay area office on 02 6588 5555 or the Richmond River Area Office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 19 Aug 2022, 11.11am to Mon 30 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 7.50am
The following areas are closed due to extensive road damage during recent weather events:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 4 Apr 2022, 3.44pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Sep 2022, 11.53am
Willi Willi National Park is closed until Wednesday 30 September 2022 due to widespread flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
Applies from Fri 20 May 2022, 2.22pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Sep 2022, 8.39am
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 Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jul 2022, 7.31am
A number of National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves will be 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 Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jul 2022, 7.32am
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 Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Sun 7 May 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 May 2022, 2.39pm
Sunnyside campground will be closed indefinitely until major works have been completed.
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Applies from Mon 4 Apr 2022, 2.28pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 May 2022, 9.10am
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 Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Feb 2022, 12.28pm
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 Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.26am
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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