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Kumbatine State Conservation Area

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 9 July 2020, 5.12pm

Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2020, 4.33pm to Thu 1 Oct 2020, 12.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2020, 5.12pm.

Closed parks: Kumbatine National Park closed due to bushfire damage

Kumbatine National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage. 

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

For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6561 6700 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Fri 10 Jul 2020, 10.21am to Mon 20 Jul 2020, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 11.13am

Closed areas: Youdales Hut campground and picnic area closed

Youdales Hut campground and picnic area in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is closed due to dangerous road conditions from Friday 10 July until Monday 20 July 2020. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.

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Applies from Thu 9 Jul 2020, 4.55pm to Mon 28 Sep 2020, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 10.13am

Closed areas: Public amenities under construction - no amenities available in this area

The public amenities of Little Bay picnic area in Arakoon National Park are closed for reconstruction from Wednesday 1 July to Monday 28 September 2020

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

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Applies from Wed 8 Jul 2020, 1.45pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2020, 5.12pm

Closed areas: Road and trail closures

Some roads in this park are closed until 8am, Monday 31 August 2020. The closure is due to ongoing safety works, steep slippery clay surfaces and high tree risk.

The closed areas are:

  • Kilprotay Road
  • O'Neils Road
  • Postman's trail

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.

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Applies from Wed 8 Jul 2020, 1.34pm to Mon 20 Jul 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2020, 3.17pm

Closed areas: Butchers Yard Road closure

Butchers Yard Road in Bago Bluff National Park is closed due to wet weather. The road has become slippery causing dangerous driving conditions. This closure is in place until 8am, Monday 20 July 2020.

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

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Applies from Wed 8 Jul 2020, 1.26pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2020, 2.38pm

Closed areas: Maxwells Flat campground closure

Maxwells Flat campground in Cottan-Bimbang National Park is currently closed due to COVID-19 safety concerns until 8am, Monday 31 August 2020.

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

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Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2020, 8.17am to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 8.17am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2020, 12.55pm

Safety alerts: Asbestos risk on New England Wilderness walk

On the Brinerville section of the Wilderness walk there are several buildings destroyed by bushfire that contain asbestos. These sites are identified with warning signs. Walkers must not approach any destroyed buildings due to the risks from burnt/friable asbestos. The asbestos will be removed in the coming months as part of bushfire recovery works.  

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2020, 4.33pm to Thu 1 Oct 2020, 12.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2020, 5.12pm

Closed parks: Kumbatine National Park closed due to bushfire damage

Kumbatine National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage. 

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

For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6561 6700 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.00pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 5.06pm

Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park

Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage. Hastings Forest Way is also closed due to extensive damage during recent bushfires in the area.

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

For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2020, 9.54am to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 5.03pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage

Some parts of this park are closed due to extensive bushfire damage. Essential safety works are currently being carried out. The closed areas are:

  • Hastings Forest Way touring route
  • Brushy Mountain campground
  • Plateau Beech campground
  • Carrai and Coachwood trails
  • Cockerawombeeba Road
  • Forbes River Road 

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

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Applies from Fri 3 Jul 2020, 7.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 10.20am

Safety alerts: Poor water quality in Lake Cathie and Lake Innes

Please be aware of potential poor water quality in Lake Innes and Lake Cathie. Please don't swim in Lake Cathie or Lake Innes or eat any products from either of the lakes until further notice. 

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Applies from Fri 3 Jul 2020, 12.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2020, 3.50pm

Fires - Not Applicable: Sea Acres Lookout

There is a fire in this park called Sea Acres Lookout. 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 2 Jul 2020, 2.28pm to Tue 22 Dec 2020, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2020, 3.43pm

Closed areas: Apsley Falls Stairway and lower platforms closed

The stairway and the associated 2 lower platforms are closed at Apsley Falls. The main upper lookout remains open.

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Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2020, 9.04am to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2020, 11.16am

Closed areas: Roto House

Roto House in Macquarie Nature Reserve is currenlty closed until Friday 31 July 2020 for the safety of visitors and volunteers.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information or contact the NPWS Port Macquarie area office on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2020, 12.34pm to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2020, 9.55am

Closed areas: Public toilet closure

The public toilets in Macquarie Nature Reserve are currently closed until further notice.

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

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Applies from Tue 16 Jun 2020, 2.58pm to Tue 22 Dec 2020, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2020, 12.06pm

Other incidents: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in this park from Tuesday 23 June to Tuesday 22 December 2020. This program will use meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.

All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local area office for more information.

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Applies from Fri 15 May 2015, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2017, 9.29am

Safety alerts: Potential rock falls - Little Bay and Trial Bay

The granite cliffs surrounding Trial Bay and Little Bay are prone to rock fall. Do not climb cliffs or walk close to cliff edges. For further information please call Trial Bay Gaol on (02) 6566 6168.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kumbatine-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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