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Applies from Wed 23 Mar 2022, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 3.48pm
Closed areas: Ulidarra National Park road closures
The following roads are closed until at least 11 July 2022 due to wet conditions and road damage from severe storms, and no access with Forestry Corporation undertaking crossing works on Swans road:
This closure may be extended depending on conditions and the progress of repairs.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 16 May 2022, 12.10pm to Wed 15 Mar 2023, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 2.04pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve from Wednesday 10 August 2022 to Tuesday 28 February 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes, and is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 13 May 2022, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 5.05pm
Closed areas: The Junction campground closed
The Junction campground is closed due to wet weather and flood damage. At this stage the area will remain closed until Friday 1 July 2022.
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Applies from Tue 2 Nov 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 11.46am
Closed areas: Woolgoolga Creek picnic area closed due to collapsed road
Woolgoolga Creek picnic area and Falls walking track are closed until further notice due to road collapse and walking track damage as a result of flooding.
Geotechnical assessment and design repairs have been completed for the NPWS road sections, and works are scheduled for August-September 2022 as conditions dry.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 8 Apr 2022, 10.54am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 11.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 11.45am
Other planned events: Areas closed for upgrades
NPWS is undertaking upgrades to Eagles Nest walking track and the two Point lookout platforms. Works are scheduled to commence on Monday 2 May 2022 and are planned for completion by October 2022, weather permitting.
During construction, the following areas will be closed for public safety:
- Eagles Nest walking track
- Weeping Rock track east of the lower Lyrebird junction
- One of the two lookout platforms.
Park visitors will be able to access one of the lookout platforms, and all other walking tracks at Point lookout.
For further information please contact Coffs Coast Area on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 12.00pm to Fri 20 May 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 May 2022, 3.59pm
Other incidents: Sandon backtrack closed due to flooding
Sandon backtrack in Yuraygir National Park is closed due to flooding until Sunday 15 May 2022.
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Applies from Wed 16 Mar 2022, 11.17am to Fri 23 Sep 2022, 11.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Yuraygir coastal walk partial closure due to landslips
Yuraygir coastal walk is closed until 23 September 2022 in the following areas due to landslips caused by flood damage:
- From Angourie to Lake Arragan
- From Wooli to Pebbly Beach
Assessment and repair works are underway but are weather dependent.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 16 Mar 2022, 11.05am to Tue 24 May 2022, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 May 2022, 2.08pm
Closed areas: Pebbly Beach campground closed due to flooding
Pebbly Beach campground is closed from Wednesday 16 March, re-opening Tuesday 24 May 2022, due to ongoing flooding. The closure will be re-assessed before the reopening.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 May 2022, 4.24pm
Closed areas: 1st and 2nd Bay campgrounds closed
The following areas are closed until 1 July 2022 due to severe erosion damage to enable repairs to be undertaken:
- 1st Bay campground
- 2nd Bay campground
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 May 2022, 10.04am
Closed areas: Suttons road closed due to storm damage
Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic for safety reasons following a pavement collapse during recent wet weather. Repairs will be scheduled as conditions dry out. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens Roads.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 3 Mar 2022, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 May 2022, 10.04am
Safety alerts: Saunders road bridge closed
The bridge on Saunders Road is closed until further notice due to structural failure. The bridge is not safe to cross.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Coffs Coast on 66520900.
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Applies from Wed 10 Nov 2021, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 4.33pm
Safety alerts: Doon Goonge campground access
Access to Doon Goonge campground is not possible from the north on Chaelundi Road. This is due to bridge damage sustained during bushfires in the Dalmorton area. The best route is from the south via Chaelundi Road and then Quartz Road.
For more information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 1.33pm
Closed areas: Western Nymboi Binderay National Park closed
The western side of Nymboi Binderay National Park (west of Nymboida River) is closed until at least Friday 1 July 2022 due to severe wet weather and road damage. Repairs will be carried out as conditions dry.
Moonpar Forest Drive is accessible to 4WD vehicles.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 23 Mar 2022, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 12.48pm
Closed areas: Bongil Bongil National Park road closures
The following roads are closed until at least Friday 1 July 2022 due to wet conditions and road damage from severe storms:
- Hunters Road
- Caperground Road
- Archers Road
- Reedy Road
Repairs will take place as conditions dry.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Coffs Coast Area on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 1.10pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to storm and flood damage
The following areas are closed until Friday 1 July 2022 due to severe storms and flooding and damage to park infrastructure:
- New England Wilderness trail
- All park roads except Point lookout precinct
Thungutti campground, The Residence, The Chalet and Toms Cabin are all open.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 30 Mar 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 1.10pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flooding - Coffs Area
Most national parks and reserves in the Coffs Coast area are closed until at least Friday 1 July 2022 due to widespread flooding and severe weather as risk assessments and repairs are undertaken.
Access to hard-roofed accommodation on-park remain open.
Access to campgrounds at Doon Goonge in Chaelundi National Park and Thungutti campgrounds in New England National Park have are open.
As parks, roads and other facilities are assessed as safe, they will be reopened. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are / may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
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Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 11.28am
Safety alerts: Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds - 4WD vehicles only
Access to Station Creek and Pebbly Beach campgrounds is currently via Bacoongerie Road only. McPhillips Road is closed.
Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds are only accessible by high clearance 4WD vehicles. This includes water crossings which can change quickly depending on local rainfall and tidal conditions.
Access to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds is dependent on Clarence Valley Council (CVC) and Forestry Corporation road infrastructure.
Information on the trafficability of these roads can be found here:
For more information, call the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 May 2022, 10.53am
Closed areas: Areas and roads closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed until at least 1 July 2022 due to severe wet weather and road damage. Repairs will be undertaken as conditions dry.
- Binderray picnic area
- Pine Road
- Langleys Road
- Urumbilum Creek Road
Bangalore Falls is accessible to 4WD vehicles via Range road.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 May 2022, 2.38pm
Closed areas: Sections of New England NP closed
Southern sections of the New England National Park are closed due to flood event impacts. Hickeys Creek Road and West End Road are closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 May 2022, 12.15pm
Closed areas: Walk with the Birds boardwalk closed for maintenance
Walk with the Birds boardwalk is closed for maintenance until further notice. You can still access Wonga walk, the Glade and Crystal Shower falls.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 7.00am to Tue 31 May 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 May 2022, 11.53am
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage
This park is closed from Monday 2 May until Tuesday 31 May 2022, due to widespread damage following rainfall and flooding in early March 2022.
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are closed and impassable due to a severe rainfall event causing dangerous conditions.
This park will re-open as soon as it is safe, after assessments and remedial works occur. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Apr 2022, 3.51pm
Safety alerts: Uneven surface proceed with care
Part of Wilsons Headland walking track is diverted due to surface scouring from recent severe weather events.
NPWS engaged geotechnical engineering advice and have diverted the walking track around the hazard.
For more information, contact the Grafton NPWS Office 02 6641 1500
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Applies from Thu 24 Mar 2022, 12.00pm to Wed 29 Jun 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Mar 2022, 11.06am
Closed areas: Boorkoom campground closed
Boorkoom campground is closed for upgrades from 12pm Sunday 12 June until 9am Wednesday 29 June 2022.
There is no public access during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Mar 2022, 11.44am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat and manufactured bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be conducted between 1 July 2020 until Thursday 30 June 2022.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.
We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 3 Mar 2022, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Mar 2022, 4.06pm
Other incidents: Road Closed Bosches Waterhole Road.
The Bosches Waterhole Road has been closed. Intense rainfall has caused a large area of soil to slump across the road.
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Applies from Thu 3 Mar 2022, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Mar 2022, 3.56pm
Other incidents: Bald Knob Tick Gate Road Closed
The Bald Knob Tick Gate Road is closed to all traffic. The road formation has been damaged in the Pidgeon Gully area by heavy rainfall.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Nov 2021, 3.48pm
Safety alerts: New England Wilderness Walk wet weather warning
The Bellinger River catchment has experienced above average rainfall over the past few months and river levels can rise quickly with rain. River crossings on the Wilderness Walk become extremely dangerous when river levels rise and walkers may become stranded.
Do not do the walk during periods of high river levels or forecast rainfall.
Check the Bureau of Meteorology for river levels and rainfall before setting off.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Cast office on phone 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 10.03am
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk - river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details have changed. The current details are:
- Wooli river crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon river crossing - call 0407 362 118
- Corindi/Red Rock river crossing - No commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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