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Applies from Wed 3 Feb 2021, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Sep 2021, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Wilsons Headland walking track part closure
Wilsons Headland walking track is closed between Boorkoom campground and Wilsons Headland until December 2021 (date to be confirmed).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 14 Sep 2021, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Sep 2021, 2.27pm
Closed areas: Wilsons Headland picnic area closure
Wilsons Headland picnic area will be closed intermittently from 20 September for works on Wilsons Headland staircase and Wilsons Headland walking track.
Some machinery will be in use during these times. Please follow safety signage and instructions from staff when visiting this area.
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: Tue 14 Sep 2021, 2.22pm
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 Sun 1 Aug 2021, 1.27pm to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Sep 2021, 11.46am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
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. The program will be conducted between Tuesday 10 August 2021 and Monday 28 February 2022 in this reserve.
All baiting locations will be identifiable 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call NPWS Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 1.52pm to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Sep 2021, 11.43am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. It will be ongoing in the park between Sunday 1 August 2021 and Monday 28 February 2022. The program is being undertaken to protect threatened shorebirds.
All baiting locations will be identifiable 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 5.15am to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 3.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Sep 2021, 11.42am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using buried meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. It will be ongoing between Sunday 15 August 2021 and Monday 28 February 2022 in Bongil Bongil National Park. The program is being undertaken to protect threatened shorebirds.
All baiting locations will be identifiable 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2021, 2.56pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Sep 2021, 9.55am
Closed areas: Walk with the Birds boardwalk closed and Wonga walk partially closed
Walk with the Birds boardwalk near The Glade picnic area is closed for maintenance until further notice.
Visitors can still access The Glade, Crystal Shower falls and Wonga walk, however a section of this walk is closed for upgrade works.
Never Never picnic area and walks are all open.
The Canopy cafe is also open for takeaway only.
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Applies from Fri 6 Aug 2021, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Aug 2021, 11.24am
Other planned events: Bridge repairs on Hunters Road
Hunters Road will be closed between September and November 2021, so that 3 old timber bridges on Hunters Road can be replaced with concrete and steel bridges.
During this time, there will be alternative access to Cows with Guns mountain bike track via Mailmans track or Valery Road.
This work is happening to improve access for park users. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 6 Jul 2021, 9.24am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Aug 2021, 12.38pm
Closed areas: Picnic area and walking track closed
Woolgoolga Creek picnic area and Falls walking track are closed due to significant flood damage on Woolgoolga Creek road. A section of the road has been washed away.
For further information, please contact NPWS Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jul 2021, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Jul 2021, 5.02pm
Closed areas: Urumbilum Creek Road and Urumbilum Falls picnic area closed
Some parts of this park are closed while road works are happening. The closed areas are:
- Urumbilum Creek Road
- Urumbilum Falls picnic area
Bangalore Falls walking track and picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jul 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Aug 2021, 8.51am
Closed areas: The Junction campground closed
The Junction Campground is closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.40pm
Safety alerts: 4WD required for Station Creek and Pebbly Beach campgrounds
High clearance 4WD capable vehicles are required to access Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds. This includes water crossings which can change quickly dependent 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:
McPhillips Road is now open but Barcoongere Way is the preferred road to take
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Applies from Wed 23 Jun 2021, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.21am
Safety alerts: Grey Cliff stairs closed
The stairs at Grey Cliff are closed due to storm damage. For more information contact the local office on 02 66411500.
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Applies from Tue 25 May 2021, 7.53pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 May 2021, 9.20am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using red meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes and Wild Dogs.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between Sunday 30 May 2021 and Saturday 30 October 2021 in the following, parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Koreelah National Park
- Tooloom National Park
- Yabbra National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- 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
- Boonanghi Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Carrai Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Kumbatine National Park
- Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve,
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park.
All baiting locations will be identifiable 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the following NPWS area offices:
- Richmond River on 02 6627 0200
- Clarence on 02 6641 1500
- Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900
- Hastings/Macleay on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 17 May 2021, 10.39am to Sat 30 Oct 2021, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 May 2021, 12.17pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ongoing or continuous aerial and ground baiting programs from Sunday 30 May to Saturday 30 October 2021.
The program will use meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on wildlife and neighbouring stock, especially after the recent extensive bushfires.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs.
Please remember that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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.
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Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 8.03pm
Other planned events: Bridge repair works - Breinerville precinct
Repair works are underway to replace 2 bridges in the Breinerville precinct that were damaged in the 2019/2020 bushfires.
If you plan to take New England wilderness walk, please watch out for heavy machinery and observe road signage. Both sites are easily diverted by walking down the creek below the bridges. For further information contact NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 13 Apr 2021, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 9.08am
Closed areas: Diggers Beach middle platform closed due storm damage
The Diggers Beach middle platform is closed due to storm damage that has exposed the foundations. The structure will be assessed by an engineer and repairs scheduled.
Please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 10.37am
Safety alerts: New England Wilderness Walk - Not suitable during rain or high river levels
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 66520900.
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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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