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Applies from Sat 18 Apr 2026, 3.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 5.13pm
Fires - Advice: DEAUVILLE RD, NORTH BROTHER
There is a fire in this park called DEAUVILLE RD, NORTH BROTHER. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 16 Apr 2026, 9.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 4.36pm
Hazard reduction burns: THE RUINS WAY, PORT MACQUARIE
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 16/04/2026. The fire is called THE RUINS WAY, PORT MACQUARIE. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 2.34pm to Mon 27 Apr 2026, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 2.37pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban, Wallingat, Myall Lakes and Tapin Tops National Parks
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until midnight Monday 27th April 2026, unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 1.16pm
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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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Fri 5 Jun 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.42am
Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade
The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed from Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 5 June 2026 while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:
- Dangars Gorge Campground
- Dangars Falls Picnic Area
- Dangars Falls lookouts
- McDirtys walking track
- Sailsbury Waters walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).
NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.
During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Wed 22 Apr 2026, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 3.28pm
Other planned events: Waterfall Road, Willi Willi National Park Mulching Works
Mulching works along Waterfall Road from 20th April to 22nd April.
Visitors may experience minor traffic delays during this work.
Please follow directions on signage.
For more details contact the local office on 6561 6700
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Wed 20 May 2026, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2.48pm
Closed areas: Smoky Cape Lighthouse closed for track upgrade
Some parts of Hat Head National Park are closed from Tuesday 21 April to Wednesday 20 May 2026 while the Smoky Cape Lighthouse walking track is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
- Smoky Cape Lighthouse
- Captain Cook lookout
- Walking track to the Lighthouse from the carpark
- Access to the Lighthouse will be temporarily closed during this maintenance period
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kempsey office on (02) 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.25am to Thu 23 Apr 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 10.04am
Other planned events: Dooragan Summit picnic area and lookout closed for maintenance
Dooragan Summit picnic area and lookout will be closed between 7:00am Monday 20th April and 5:00pm Friday 24th April 2026 while NPWS and Port Macquarie Hastings Council undertake hazardous tree treatment works and roadside vegetation control. The works will remove dangerous overhanging branches and deadwood from trees at the picnic area, and trim roadside vegetation along the access road, to ensure visitor safety.
Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive and the Laurieton walking track will be closed while the works are undertaken.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Thu 23 Apr 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 10.04am
Closed parks: Dooragan Summit picnic area and lookout closed for maintenance
Dooragan Summit picnic area and lookout will be closed between 7:00am Monday 20th April and 5:00pm Friday 24th April 2026 while NPWS and Port Macquarie Hastings Council undertake hazardous tree treatment works and roadside vegetation control. The works will remove dangerous overhanging branches and deadwood from trees at the picnic area, and trim roadside vegetation along the access road, to ensure visitor safety.
Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive and the Laurieton walking track will be closed while the works are undertaken.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 9.27am
Closed parks: Yessabah 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 6700.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 9.26am
Other planned events: Koala Hospital Closure
Please be advised that the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital (managed by Koala Conservation Australia) next door to Roto House Historic Site will be closed for redevelopment until mid-2026.
The National Parks Roto House and its thriving café ‘Home at Roto House’ will continue to operate as normal, open 7days, 8:30-2pm.
Check out their website for upcoming events: https://www.homeatroto.com.au/
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2026, 4.34pm
Other planned events: Roadside Spraying - Goolawah National Park
Weed management activities are planned for the Killuke Mountain Trail in Goolawah National Park during the period Thursday 26 March 08:00am to Thursday 30 April 6:00pm.
The program will include application of herbicides to control bindi, broadleaf and woody weeds if weather permits.
Visitors may experience minor traffic delays during this work.
Please follow directions on signage and instructions from staff.
For more details contact the local office on 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 23 Mar 2026, 3.34pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 3.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 7.56am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Queens Lake Nature Reserve & Queens Lake State Conservation Area from 23 March 2026 to 31 May 2026. 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 park/reserve entry to the baiting locations. 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 Port Macquarie NPWS area office for more information on 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 10.29am
Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to unsafe access
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2026, 8.54am
Closed areas: Scrub Bird Walking Track Closed
The Scrub Bird walking track is closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 10.16am
Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk
Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 19 Nov 2025, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 10.16am
Closed areas: Rawson Falls Walking Trail closure
Part of the Rawson Falls Walking Trail remains closed due to extensive damage caused by the May 2025 major flood event. Sections of the trail are affected by dangerous trees, and a significant landslip has occurred on the track leading to the base of the waterfall.
The picnic area as well as the top section of the walking trail to the lookout platform are open.
The section of trail below the lookout will remain closed while planning approvals and procurement are completed to remediate the landslip.
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Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 1.08pm
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
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 9.44am
Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
- Barrakee SCA
- Coocumbac Island NR
- Killabakh NR
- Wingham Brush 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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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 9.20pm
Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads
Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
- Wittigs Road
- parts of Stockyard Creek Road
- Seams Road
- Jacks Road
- Buds Crossing Road
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- building the fence
- installing bridge and culvert crossings.
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Pest animal control shooting operations will also occur in these areas
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise in areas that are closed for public access.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 1.08pm
Closed areas: Landslip on Hanging Rock Road in State forest
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2026, 10.15am
Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed.
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2026, 9.41am
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 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.46am
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.
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