Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jun 2026, 1.35pm

Other planned events: Aerial Spraying 17-18th June - Temporary Area Closures

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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be controlling invasive bitou bush by aerial spraying in selected coastal areas of Limeburners Creek, Goolawah, and Hat Head National Parks on 17-18th June 2026. 

To ensure public safety, temporary closures will be in place in affected areas. These closures will include: 

Hat Head National Park - confirmed 17th June

• Killick Beach (from Richardsons Crossing to Hungry Headland)
• Killick Beach 4WD access road (from Hungry Road and Kemps Headland Road)
• Kemps Headland to Connors Beach walking track
• The Gap car park
• Connors Hill Trail
• Korogoro Circuit Walking Track
• Smoky Beach (from Hat Head township to Smoky Cape Campground).

Limeburners Creek National Park - confirmed 18th June

• Big Hill Walk Track and Big Hill Back Beach
• Plomer Back Beach (southern end)
• Plomer Road (south of Point Plomer Campground to The Broken Bit)
• Queens Head Day Use Area
• North Shore Beach

Goolawah National Park - confirmed 18th June

• Goolawah Beach (Crescent/Back Beach), including the 4WD beach access road to Racecourse Campground
• Racecourse Headland car park

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Please note that closures will apply only while operations are underway in the area. NPWS staff will be onsite during closures, and affected areas will be reopened approximately one hour after treatment, once the spray has dried on vegetation.

For further information, please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay at npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Limeburners Creek National Park
  • Big Hill Rainforest walking track
  • Melaleuca campground
  • Plomer Beach House
  • Point Plomer campground

Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 1.21pm

Closed areas: Scrub Bird and Brushy Mountain Walking Tracks Closed

The Scrub Bird and Brushy Mountain walking tracks are closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.

Both walks depart from Brushy Mountain Campground. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Werrikimbe National Park
  • Brushy Mountain campground
  • Brushy Mountain loop walk

Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 4.59pm

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

Grading of Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park is scheduled to occur from Monday 15 June 2026 onwards, starting at the northern park entry point through to the intersection with Kylies Beach access road, and then progressing further south. The road will remain open during works, however please be mindful of heavy machinery and workers on the road, and expect short delays. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers.

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton.  

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

Affects 1 park and 13 locations nearby. Show list

• 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 Sun 14 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3.56pm

Closed areas: Starrs Creek Road - Closed for Road Repair Works

Starrs Creek Road is closed from 14 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 whilst road repair works are undertaken. 

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Coorabakh National Park

Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.29am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jun 2026, 12.30pm

Other planned events: Diamond Head campground - beach access upgrade

The paved beach access track from Diamond Head campground to the beach is closed for upgrades from Monday 20th April 2026 until completion. The paved path will be replaced with a raised deck, ramp and handrail to improve visitor safety and accessibility.

There will be no access to the beach using this track while the new structure is built. Visitors will need to use the old 4WD beach access track located 20m away. There will be some disturbance from construction noise during normal work hours of 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday. 

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Diamond Head campground

Applies from Thu 7 May 2026, 8.00am to Fri 3 Jul 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.50am

Closed areas: Partial park closure for weed management

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be controlling invasive environmental weeds using hand spraying in selected coastal dune areas of Limeburners Creek National Park between Thursday 7 May and Friday 3 July 2026.

Temporary closures will be in place on the day of spraying only in affected areas. These closures will include walking trail access to Barries Bay Beach north of Point Plomer.

The program is designed to reduce infestations of invasive weeds species such as bitou bush, lantana, senna and morning glory.

Please contact the Kempsey NPWS Office on (02) 6561 6700 for more information.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Limeburners Creek National Park
  • Point Plomer campground

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 8.12pm

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Barrakee State Conservation Area
• Killabakh Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 May 2026, 10.01am

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

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

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

Applies from Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.58pm

Other planned events: Brimbin Pontoon (Dawson River) closed

Brimbin Pontoon has sustained damage and is temporarily closed. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Brimbin Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm

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. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Coorabakh National Park
  • Flat Rock lookout

Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Coorabakh National Park
  • Newbys Creek walk and caves

Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 2.07pm

Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground

Visitors are advised that for safety reasons firepits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground.

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 park or total fire bans in place. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Crowdy Gap campground

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 1.48pm

Closed areas: 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 on 02 6588 5555.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Innes Ruins Historic Site
  • Innes Ruins
• Lake Innes Nature Reserve