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Middle Brother National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 11.31am

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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Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 8.00pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 10.44am

Closed areas: Park closed for ground pest control operation

Lake Innes NR, SCA and Ruins Historic Site closed for ground pest control operation on the following nights:

8:00pm Thursday 8 June to 6:00am Friday 9 June 2023

8:00pm Thursday 15 June to 6:00am Friday 16 June 2023

8:00pm Thursday 22 June to 6:00am Friday 23 June 2023

8:00pm Thursday 29 June to 6:00am Friday 30 June 2023

 

This closure includes the Googik Heritage walking track and Innes Ruins.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 11.52am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 12.20pm

Closed parks: Area Closed for Aerial Shooting Pest Control Operation

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct an aerial pest animal control operation (aerial shooting) from 5th June to 9th June 2023 in:

  • Minimbah Nature Reserve
  • Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve
  • Regatta Island Nature Reserve
  • Wallis Island Nature Reserve
  • Yahoo Island Nature Reserve

The operation will also include some adjoining NSW Crown Land and Mid Coast Council managed land where consent has been provided.

The program will primarily target feral deer as part of a state-wide conservation program and to address biosecurity obligations. The program aims to reduce the significant impact feral deer have on threatened species and to reduce the economic and public safety impacts on neighbouring properties and members of the public.

The operational area will be CLOSED to all visitors when aerial shooting is underway.

Warning closure signs will be placed at relevant visitor entry points. Please do not enter closed areas during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS local office on (02) 6591 0300.

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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 17 May 2023, 3.54pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 10.45am

Other planned events: Notice of pest animal trapping program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a pest animal trapping program in Crowdy Bay National Park from Monday 22 May to Wednesday 31 May 2023.

The operation will target wild dogs, foxes and feral cats. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Please contact the local Hastings Macleay NPWS area office for more information on 02 6588 5555.

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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 7.30am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 10.10am

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 9 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 9 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 9.20am

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 9 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 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: Wed 24 May 2023, 11.27am

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 15 May 2023, 4.20pm to Mon 29 May 2023, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 3.00pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in the following reserves from 15 May 2023 to 29 May 2023:

  • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and Oxley Wild Rivers State Conservation Area
  • Avondale State Conservation Area
  • Back River Nature Reserve
  • Cunnawarra National Park
  • Curracabundi National Park
  • Cottan-Bimbang National Park and Cottan-Bimbang State Conservation Area
  • Mummel Gulf National Park and Mummel Gulf State Conservation Area
  • Nowendoc National Park
  • Tomalla Nature Reserve
  • Werrikimbe National Park and Werrikimbe State Conservation Area
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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 Armidale NPWS area office for more information on 6738 9100.

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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm to Thu 29 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 9.39am

Closed parks: 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.

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Applies from Tue 18 Apr 2023, 6.00am to Tue 30 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 7.53am

Closed areas: Rawson Falls walk closed for construction works

Rawson Falls walk will be closed from Tuesday 18 April to Tuesday 30 May 2023 whilst track works are underway. Booganna picnic area will remain open during this time.

 

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

 

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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: Mon 1 May 2023, 8.43am

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 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 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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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/middle-brother-national-park/local-alerts

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  • in the North Coast region
  • Middle Brother National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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