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Applies from Fri 24 May 2019, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 May 2019, 11.03am
Hazard reduction burns: NPWS Kilmores SFAZ
There is a fire in this park called NPWS Kilmores SFAZ. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 23 May 2019, 1.02pm to Mon 27 May 2019, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 May 2019, 4.59pm
Other incidents: Cattle loose in Sherwood Nature Reserve
Cattle have entered Sherwood Nature Reserve through a gate left open and operations are underway by the owner to retrieve the animals. Visitors to Woolgoolga Creek picnic area, Falls walking track and Sherwood Forest drive may come across cattle, dogs and/or stockmen on horseback as the cattle are retrieved. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 if you require further information.
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Applies from Wed 22 May 2019, 3.24pm to Fri 31 May 2019, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 May 2019, 3.24pm
Closed areas: Section of Red Cliff campground closed
The section of Red Cliff campground immediately south of Red Cliff lookout is closed due to drainage and site stabilisation work. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
For more information, please call the NPWS Grafton Office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 16 May 2019, 10.48am to Tue 25 Jun 2019, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 2.36pm
Other planned events: 1080 aerial and ground baiting for wild dogs
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) aerial and ground baiting for wild dog and fox control in the following parks and reserves:
- New England National Park
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland nature reserve and state conservation area
- Gagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
The program starts on Monday 20 May and will finish by Friday 30 August 2019.
This baiting program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program cooperatively with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and Forestry Corporation of NSW. This is to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. The program is part of an integrated regional pest management strategy.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 baits are lethal to domestic pets.
All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at the access points to areas where baiting is happening. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 20 May 2019, 8.00am to Fri 31 May 2019, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 May 2019, 5.08pm
Closed areas: Temporary closures for aerial weed spraying operation
Sections of coastal areas in national parks between Hat Head and Harrington will be closed between Monday 20 May and Friday 31 May 2019. This is for a weed control operation targeting bitou bush.
Sections of beaches, carparks, roads and walking tracks will be closed temporarily while the aerial spraying operations are underway. The affected parks are:
- Hat Head National Park
- Goolawah National Park and Goolawah Regional Park
- Limeburners Creek National Park
- Crowdy Bay National Park
- Kattang Nature Reserve
NSW National Parks staff will be on-site during the closures, and signs will be in place advising of the work.
This operation is dependent on weather conditions. Aerial spraying won't be carried out within 150m of campgrounds or neighbouring residences. It also won't be carried out during weather conditions where spray drift may impact these areas. All areas will reopen after completion.
Hungry, Racecourse, Delicate, Melaleuca, Point Plomer, Diamond Head, Indian Head, Kylies Beach and The Gap campgrounds will remain open at all times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Hastings Macleay office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 13 May 2019, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2019, 4.47pm
Other planned events: Roadworks near Illaroo campground
Road maintenance is underway on the Illaroo campground access road. The road will remain open with traffic control in place. Traffic control signs will be in place in work zones. Park visitors may encounter earthmoving equipment.
For more information, call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Sun 12 May 2019, 6.00pm to Sat 31 Aug 2019, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2019, 3.46pm
Other planned events: Trial Bay Kiosk closed
Trial Bay Kiosk will be temporarily closed for renovations from Monday 13 May to Saturday 31 August 2019.
For more information please email trialbay.gaol@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Fri 10 May 2019, 1.48pm to Mon 30 Sep 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2019, 3.30pm
Closed areas: Smoky Cape Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages closed
Smoky Cape Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages are closed for maintenance until further notice. Visitors can still access the lighthouse and lookout.
For more information, please contact npws.property@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Fri 3 May 2019, 9.50am to Fri 31 May 2019, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2019, 12.59pm
Other incidents: Road in poor condition - Wilson River picnic area
The access road to Wilson River is in poor condition. NSW National Parks recommends that visitors use 4WD vehicles to access the area. Please avoid travelling to the area during wet weather. For further information call 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 30 Apr 2019, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2019, 9.46am
Safety alerts: Barcoongere Way not recommended for vehicles
Please use McPhillips Road, off the new Pacific Highway, to get to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds. Barcoongere Way is not recommended for any vehicles due to severe road damage.
For more information, call the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2019, 3.31pm to Fri 14 Jun 2019, 3.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Apr 2019, 12.16pm
Other planned events: Detour on Moonee Beach/Green Bluff walking track
There will be a temporary detour on the Moonee Beach/Green Bluff walking track from Tuesday 30 April until Friday 14 June 2019. A boardwalk is being built south of Moonee Beach Bridge above Moonee Midden to protect this important Aboriginal site.
At times, the track will be closed so workers can build the boardwalk safely and efficiently. During these times, please follow the detour along the southern shoreline of the estuary.
We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, call the NPWS Coffs Coast office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 10 Apr 2019, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2019, 11.01am
Hazard reduction burns: NPWS HR COCO Horseshoe SFAZ
There is a fire in this park called NPWS HR COCO Horseshoe SFAZ. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Sun 30 Jun 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Mar 2019, 1.32pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest management program underway
NPWS is advising all neighbours and visitors that it is monitoring wild dogs and foxes and running a 1080 wild dog and fox pest management program in the following national parks:
- Everlasting Swamp National Park
- Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area
- Yuraygir National Park
- Yuraygir State Conservation Area
We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs.
These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.
Please be aware of the baiting programs and avoid bait stations in all areas, at all times. There will be signs up in areas where baits have been laid, indicating the date the baits were placed. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions and associated restricted access. NPWS may also run additional programs following these initial programs, depending on wild dog activity. Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals are not permitted in NSW national parks, reserves and state conservation areas.
For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2019, 9.50am to Sun 30 Jun 2019, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Mar 2019, 10.40am
Closed areas: Little Bay shelter shed closed
An assessment of Little Bay shelter shed has found that it needs to be replaced, due to evidence of crumbling concrete. The shelter shed has been fenced off from the public since December 2018. It will be demolished in March 2019. NSW National Parks is undergoing a planning process to replace the shelter.
Other picnic facilities in Little Bay remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call Trial Bay Gaol on 02 6566 6168 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 26 Feb 2019, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Feb 2019, 2.15pm
Closed areas: Grey Cliff stairs closed
The stairs from Grey Cliff campground to the beach are closed. The stairs have been washed away because of the large swell from Cyclone Oma. Visitors can't access the beach via these stairs.
Visitors can access the beach via the old vehicle beach access point 250m north of the stairs.
For more information, please call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 18 Dec 2018, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jan 2019, 3.00pm
Closed areas: Wollomombi Falls main lookout closed
The main viewing platform at Wollomombi Falls visitor area has identified structural deterioration. It will be closed until repairs can be completed and the structure has been certified as safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 17 Dec 2018, 8.40pm to Mon 3 Feb 2020, 8.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Dec 2018, 10.34am
Other incidents: Wilson River picnic area - gas barbecues not available
The gas barbecues are not in operation at Wilson River picnic area in Willi Willi National Park.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Dec 2018, 11.40am
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 - call 0403 015 412
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Sat 4 Aug 2018, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jan 2019, 5.04pm
Closed areas: Walk behind Crystal Shower Falls closed
The walk behind Crystal Shower Falls (waterfall) is closed due to unstable rocks falling onto the walk track. The walk behind the waterfall will remain closed until further notice.
The Wonga Walk, including the Crystal Shower Falls suspension bridge, remains open to the public.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on (02) 6657 2309 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2015, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2017, 9.29am
Safety alerts: Potential rock falls - Little Bay and Trial Bay
The granite cliffs surrounding Trial Bay and Little Bay are prone to rock fall. Do not climb cliffs or walk close to cliff edges. For further information please call Trial Bay Gaol on (02) 6566 6168.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2015, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2019, 11.51am
Closed areas: Angourie Back Beach - staircase removed
Walkers on the Yuraygir Coastal Walk are advised that the staircase at the southern end of Angourie Back Beach has been removed due to safety concerns. All walkers should commence the walk via the track at Mara Creek picnic area, as there is no longer access from the beach. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Grafton NPWS office on (02) 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2019, 8.00am to Mon 1 Jul 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2019, 12.51pm
Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) aerial and ground baiting for wild dog and fox control in this park. The program will start on Monday 8 April and finish by Monday 1 July 2019.
This baiting program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program cooperatively with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and Forestry Corporation of NSW. This is to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. The program is part of an integrated regional pest management strategy.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 baits are lethal to domestic pets.
All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at access points to areas where baiting is taking place. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, please phone the NPWS Glen Innes area office 02 6739 0700.
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