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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 7.30am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.58am
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush - Limeburners Creek National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 23 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Limeburners Creek National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
- Big Hill Walk track
- Big Hill Back Beach
- Barries Beach
- Plomer Back Beach
- Short delays on Point Plomer Rd from Big Hill to Point Plomer Campground
- Point Plomer Road (south of Point Plomer)
- Queens Head day use area
- North Shore Beach
For mor information, contact the local area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 7.30am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.57am
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush – Goolawah National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 23 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Goolawah National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
- Gooalwah Beach (Crescent back beach) including 4WD access road
- Racecourse headland car park
For more information contact the local area office on 02 6561 6700
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2023, 11.00am to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.30pm
Closed areas: Part of Wollomombi Falls picnic area is closed
Part of Wollomombi picnic area is closed until Tuesday 1 August 2023 at 4:00pm due to geotechnical investigations. This closure may be extended.
For further information, contact Armidale office on (02) 6738 9100, or Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.
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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 12.00am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 4.12pm
Other planned events: Notice of aerial spraying program in Crowdy Bay NP
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be spraying Bitou Bush by aerial application between Wednesday 7th June and Friday 16th June 2023 in Crowdy Bay National Park. Some beaches, roads, headlands and walking tracks will be temporarily closed during the operation for public safety.
Bitou Bush will be sprayed with herbicide (Metulfuron methly) and the operation is expected to take two days to complete. The exact dates will be subject to favourable weather conditions.
NPWS staff will be present and patrolling closed areas during the operation. The following closures will apply when operations are underway:
- Dunbogan Beach/Diamond Head Beach, from the northern border of CBNP to Geebung picnic area
- Blackbutt picnic area
- Cheese Tree picnic area
- Geebung picnic area
- Mermaid lookout walking track
- Headland loop walking track
- Kylies Beach/Crowdy Beach from south of Kylies Beach campground to Abbey Creek picnic area
- Mermaid beach access
- Figtree beach access
All Crowdy Bay campgrounds, Forest walking track and Metcalfes walking track will remain open. The southern most section of Diamond Head Beach and a section of northern Kylies Beach will remain open.
For further information contact the NPWS Port Macquarie area office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 10.05am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 10.08am
Other planned events: Potential delays on Rawson Falls walk due to construction works
Delays may be experienced at Rawson Falls walk whilst track works are underway. Booganna picnic area reamins open during this time.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 2.58pm to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 9.08am
Closed areas: Korogoro Circuit Walking Track closure
Korogoro Circuit Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period - weather dependant. Works include the replacement of 4 footbridges, track surface erosion repairs, and installation of stepping stones in wet soak areas. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 11.31am
Safety alerts: Detour to Bird Tree Picnic Area
Access to Bird Tree picnic area in Middle Brother National Park is currently affected by a landslip on Grey Gum Ridge Road.
Park visitors can still access Bird Tree picnic area by using Haydons Road off the Pacific Highway instead of the signposted access off Middle Brother Road. There is no access to Bird Tree Picnic Area from Grey Gum Ridge Road to the south (towards the towers) due to this land slip.
For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sat 22 Apr 2023, 9.08am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 7.52pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, GhinDoo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Talawahl State Conservation Area, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve from 6th May 2023 to 14th May 2023.
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 the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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 NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 11.22am to Tue 14 Nov 2023, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 May 2023, 10.08am
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in
- Koreelah National Park
- Tooloom Naional Park
- Yabbra National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Nymboida National Park
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve
- Ramornie National Park
- Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
- Bindarri National Park
- Cascade National Park
- Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- New England National Park
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park.
from 14/05/2023 to 14/11/2023
Aerial baiting is scheduled for 14/05/2023 to 28/05/2023
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 entry to the baiting location. 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 NPWS area office for more information on-
Richmond River – 02 6627 0200
Clarence – 02 6641 1500
Coffs Coast – 02 6652 0900
Hastings Macleay – 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 3.00pm to Tue 20 Jun 2023, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 4.12pm
Closed areas: Sandy Point Trail closed for repair and maintenance
Sandy Point Trail in Crowdy Bay National Park is closed from 10th May to 20th June 2023 while repairs and maintenance to the track surface are underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 2.46pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 1.29pm
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush - Hat Head National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 9 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Hat Head National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
Smoky Cape Area:
Smoky Cape Lighthouse
- Smoky Cape Picnic Area
- Jack Perkins Walking Track
- Gap Beach Road, Gap Beach North and South
- Green Island Fire Trail
- Little Bay Picnic Area (Arakoon National Park)
- Little Bay to Smoky Cape Lighthouse Walking Track
- Northern section of Smoky Beach
Hat Head Area:
- Kemps Corner Headland access road from Hungry Road
- Killick Beach 4WD access road from Hungry Road
- Kemps Headland and walking track
- Korogoro Circuit Walking Track
- Gap Carpark
- Connors Beach and Third Beach
- Connors Hill Trail
- Northern section of Killick Beach
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 3.16pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.45am
Closed areas: Smoky Cape Lighthouse Picnic Area toilet block closure for upgrade works
The Smoky Cape Lighthouse Picnic Area toilet block will be closed during this time for internal refurbishment works and upgrade of the water supply system. The existing toilet facilities are in poor condition and the water tanks are no longer functioning and will be replaced. Replacement temporary toilets will be in place on site during the works program.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 8.30am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 11.27am
Other planned events: Amenities upgrade at Kylies Beach Campground
Construction activities to upgrade the shower facilities at Kylies Beach Campground will be underway from Monday 1 May to Friday 9 June 2023.
Temporary shower facilities will be available during this period. Please follow the directions of NPWS staff and contractors.
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Applies from Mon 25 Jul 2022, 10.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 9.04am
Closed areas: Cockerawombeeba Road and trail closed for repairs
Cockerawombeeba Road and trail are closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.
There is no access from Plateau Beech campground south, through to Forbes River Road.
The road will re-open once the Forestry Corporation completes repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 3.10pm to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.46am
Closed areas: Connors Walking Track closure - Hat Head National Park
Connors Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period, weather dependant. Works include the installation of 2 small footbridges, raised boardwalks in wet soak areas, and track surface erosion repairs. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 8.57am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.49am
Closed areas: Areas in Bago Bluff national park closed due to flood damage
The following areas are closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding:
- north-western sector
- Butchers Yard Road
- Green Wattle Trail
- Lemon Tree Road
These areas will re-open once repairs are completed
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 21 Dec 2022, 11.45am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.11am
Closed areas: Kumbatine National Park & State Conservation Area part closure
The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:
- West of Davis Road Access including Kumbatine Brook 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 8 Jul 2022, 1.20pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.11am
Closed parks: Yessabah Nature 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 6711.
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Applies from Sat 1 Oct 2022, 12.41pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.49am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to weather damage
The following areas are closed from 1 October 2022 due to damage caused by ongoing weather events:
- Wilsons River Bridge on Hastings Forest Way
- North Wilson Road
- Waterfall Walk
- Botanic Walk
Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
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