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Applies from Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.31am to Tue 18 Aug 2026, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.39am

Closed areas: Partial Track Closure - Coastal Walk (Miners south section)

A section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres National Park will be closed from Monday 3 to Monday 17 August 2026 for planned walking track maintenance. The closed section is from the southern end of Miners Beach through to the carpark on Lighthouse Road. Signs will be in place with suggested detour options. 

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

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Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 12.55pm

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 Wed 15 Jul 2026, 3.57pm to Thu 20 Aug 2026, 4.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 4.06pm

Other planned events: Way Way Creek Rd Closed for Nambucca Valley Council Bridge Work until 20 August

Way Way Creek Rd Closed for Nambucca Valley Council Bridge Work until 20 August.

All roads and trails in Yarriabini National Park can still be accessed via Rosewood Rd from the west, or  North Kinki Spur Rd off Grassy Head Rd from the east.

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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 1.52pm to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.22am

Safety alerts: Planned Road Maintenance Works - Mooraback Road, Racecourse Trail, Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road

Changed Road Conditions due to road Maintenance works are in place in Werrikimbe National Parks and Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.

Affected Roads and trails are:

  • Mooraback Road
  • Racecourse Trail
  • Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road

 

Roadworks are scheduled to repair the road from 22 June for up to 8-10 weeks. Heavy plant will be operating during this time, take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700, or Armidale Office on 02 6738 9100.

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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 2.41pm

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 Fri 10 Jul 2026, 2.31pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.30am

Closed areas: Partial track closure - Miners Beach timber staircase

A section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres NP will be closed from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July 2026 to allow routine maintenance of the timber staircase to Miners Beach. The closed section is from Shelly Beach southern headland to the base of the timber staircase on northern Miners Beach. There is no detour available. 

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

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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 2.20pm

Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade

The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed 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 Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 2.47pm

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.

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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 9.09am

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: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 10.13am

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 Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 9.47am

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 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.08am

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 Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.35am

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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