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Applies from Thu 5 Mar 2026, 1.18pm to Fri 20 Mar 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 1.25pm
Closed areas: Pest animal control Lake Innes Reserves
Some areas in Lake Innes Nature Reserve are closed from 7pm to 7am each night from Monday 16 March to Friday 20 March 2026 for ground shooting of feral animals. The closed areas are:
- All areas south of Lake Road
- The Googik Track and Boundary Trail including all linking and adjoining trails
- Innes Ruins Historical Site
- Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
- This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including koala habitat and threatened species.
- Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes, cats and wild dogs will be targeted if observed during the operation.
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Applies from Tue 3 Mar 2026, 10.45am to Wed 11 Mar 2026, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 11.01am
Other planned events: Indian Head campground - Tree management works
Hazardous tree works will be undertaken at Indian Head campground in Crowdy Bay National Park on Monday 9th March 2026 between 8:00am and 5:00pm. The works will remove dangerous overhanging branches and deadwood from trees to ensure campground safety.
The works will cause some noise disturbance and temporary access restrictions. Visitors are asked not to leave vehicles or camping gear unattended at Indian Head campground while the works are undertaken. Please abide by all exclusion zones and signage, and follow the instructions of staff/contractors to ensure the works can be undertaken safely and efficiently.
The works may impact access to the following facilities:
- Kylies Hut
- Metcalfes walking track
- Forest walking track
- Diamond Head Loop walk
For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Fri 13 Mar 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 4.03pm
Other planned events: Roadside Spraying - Goolawah National Park, Goolawah Regional Park, Limeburners Creek National Park
Roadside operations targeting environmental weeds are planned along Point Plomer Road from 8:00am Thursday 5 February until 4:00pm Friday 13 March. Minor delays may occur during this period.
Please observe the signage and directions from our staff carrying out these works. For more information contact the Kempsey office on 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 1.38pm to Fri 3 Apr 2026, 1.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.12am
Other planned events: Construction work at Point Plomer Campground
Work to construct a new onsite office at Point Plomer campground is scheduled from Monday 2 February until Thursday 2 April 2026.
- Access to your campsite and the beach will not be affected.
- Work is planned between 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. During these times, some construction-related noise may be noticeable.
For further information, please contact the Kempsey office on (02) 6561 6700, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.
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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Dec 2025, 4.51pm
Closed areas: Flat Rock Lookout - Closed for Visitor Safety
Flat Rock Lookout is closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Dec 2025, 4.50pm
Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety
Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.12am
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 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 9.21am
Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground
Visitors are advised that for safety reasons firepits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground.
Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.
Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any park or total fire bans in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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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 Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 9.18am
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 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.12am
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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