Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.02pm to Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2020, 2.12pm

Closed parks: Some parks closed due to fire

This park is closed because it's currently affected by fire or by the ongoing bushfire conditions.

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

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

This park is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Barakee National Park
• Barrakee State Conservation Area
• Biriwal Bulga National Park
• Coxcomb Nature Reserve
• Goonook Nature Reserve
• Killabakh Nature Reserve
• Tapin Tops National Park

Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 1.19pm

Closed areas: Tracks and trails - post fire safety risk

Brush Turkey track and the Cliff Face track are closed due to post fire tree danger. Woko campground is open. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300. Alternatively call the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Woko National Park
  • Brush Turkey track
  • Cliff Face track

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2020, 12.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2020, 3.24pm

Closed areas: Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive - Dooragan National Park

Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive vehicle access to Dooragan National Park is currently closed due to land slips that have occurred following recent storm weather events. Road maintenance is due to be completed by Friday 21 February 2020, 5pm.

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• Dooragan National Park

Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 2.22pm to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Feb 2020, 10.22am

Closed parks: Partial closure - bushfire damage

The majority of this park is closed due to bushfire damage until Monday 30 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. The following areas remain open:

• Apsley Falls
• Dangars Falls
• Gara Gorge and Blue Holes picnic area
• Wollomombi Falls - The camping and Edgars lookout are the only areas open. The picnic area and walking tracks are closed.

Do not enter the closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Continue to check this website for alerts and updates.

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• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2020, 3.13pm

Closed parks: National parks and reserves in Hastings Macleay Area

This park is closed due to bushfire damage and bushfire recovery. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This park is expected to reopen on Monday 30 March 2020. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168.

Affects 19 parks nearby. Show list

• Boonanghi Nature Reserve
• Boonanghi State Conservation Area
• Bridal Veil Falls Nature Reserve
• Comboyne Nature Reserve
• Cooperabung Creek Nature Reserve
• Cottan-Bimbang National Park
• Fifes Knob Nature Reserve
• Gads Sugarloaf Nature Reserve
• Jasper Nature Reserve
• Kindee Creek State Conservation Area
• Koorebang Nature Reserve
• Kumbatine National Park
• Kumbatine State Conservation Area
• Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
• Skillion Nature Reserve
• The Castles Nature Reserve
• The Cells State Conservation Area
• Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve
• Willi Willi National Park

Applies from Thu 6 Feb 2020, 3.06pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2020, 2.37pm

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

This park is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire operations or bushfire recovery. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on 30 March 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Ngambaa Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 10.45am to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Feb 2020, 11.59am

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire damage until Monday 30 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. Do not enter the park as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Continue to check this website for alerts and updates.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Carrai National Park
• Carrai State Conservation Area
• Cottan-Bimbang State Conservation Area
• Mummel Gulf National Park
• Mummel Gulf State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Werrikimbe State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 30 Dec 2019, 11.22am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Feb 2020, 4.13pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of wild dogs and foxes in Lake Innes Nature Reserve, Lake Innes State Conservation Area, Innes Ruins Historic Site and Queens Lake State Conservation Area.

This baiting program will run from Monday 30 December 2019 to Friday 28 February 2020. It will reduce the impacts of pest animals on wildlife and threatened species in the park after the bushfires.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555 or 1300 072 757 after hours.

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• Queens Lake State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2020, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Feb 2020, 2.17pm

Closed areas: Newbys Creek Road

Newbys Creek Road is closed due to erosion and unstable road surface. The road is closed at both ends at the intersections with Coopernook Forest Way. This closure will be reviewed on Tuesday 18 February 2020.

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• Coorabakh National Park
  • Newbys lookout

Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2020, 2.47pm

Closed areas: Some areas of Crowdy Bay National Park closed due to bush fire damage

Some parts of this park are closed due to recent bush fire damage. The closed areas are:

• Crowdy Gap campground and Crowdy Gap walking track
• Kylies Hut walk-in campground
• Diamond Head Loop walk
• Forest walking track
• Mermaid lookout and Metcalfes walking track

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

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Crowdy Gap campground
  • Crowdy Gap walking track
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track
  • Kylies Hut walk-in campground
  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Metcalfes walking track