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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 4.23pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 4.37pm
Closed areas: Arrawarra Gully Bridge - Temporary Works Closure
Walking track north of Ellem Close, Arrawarra and west of Arrawarra Beach is currently closed due to a temporary Arrawarra Gully Bridge safety upgrade. Works were anticipated to be completed by mid-March 2025 however, delays have occurred due to extreme weather events. Please use alternate access to beach. Track will be re-opened once works are completed.
Please direct all bridgework inquiries to City of Coffs Harbour.
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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Tue 8 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 12.03pm
Closed areas: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event
National Parks are closed from 10.00am 06th March to 10.00am 8th April due to the damage associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Roads into and throughout the park are closed for vehicles. Access to North Washpool via Spirabo Forest Way is not affected by closures. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Contact the local park office 02 6739 0700 if you require more information.
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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 1.45pm to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.33am
Closed areas: Closed walking tracks and visitor precincts due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
The following areas are closed until Friday 21 March due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
- End Peak walking track, Ulidarra National Park
- Peak Base walking track, Ulidarra National Park
- Uidarra walking track, Ulidarra National Park
- Summit to Sea track, Yarriabini National Park
- Visitor precinct - Woolgoolga Creek, Sherwood Nature Reserve
- Woolgoolga Creek picnic area, Sherwood Nature Reserve
- Falls Walking track, Sherwood Nature Reserve
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.
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Applies from Sun 9 Feb 2025, 12.42pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.14am
Closed areas: Never Never picnic area partial closure
Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday 9 February 2025 to Friday 11 April 2025. The closed areas are:
- Southern end of Never Never picnic area
- Never Never picnic shelter
- Never Never picnic shelter carpark
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 18 Mar 2025, 2.18pm to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.03am
Closed areas: Yuraygir Coastal Walk Closure
The whole of the Yuraygir Coastal Walk is currently closed until Monday 24 March 2025 for safety reasons. This closure will be assessed on 24 March and may be extended if needed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 1.04pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to severe damage from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
The following walking tracks are closed until 30 June 2025 due to extensive damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
- Wonga walk (excluding section from Lyrebird Link to The Glade), Dorrigo National Park
- Crystal Showers Falls walk, Dorrigo National Park
- Red Cedar Falls walking track, Dorrigo National Park
- Never Never picnic area, Dorrigo National Park
- Casuarina Falls circuit, Dorrigo National Park
- Blackbutt walking track, Dorrigo National Park
- Rosewood Creek walking track, Dorrigo National Park
- Norman Jolly picnic area and Coachwood loop track, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 11.50am
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, many national parks on the far North Coast are closed until Monday 24 March due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 4.13pm
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, many national parks and reserves from the QLD/NSW border to the Hastings River at Port Macquarie are closed until Friday 21 March due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 1.23pm
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, many national parks and reserves from the QLD/NSW border to the Hastings River at Port Macquarie are closed until Friday 21 March due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 11.11am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 1.19pm
Closed areas: Campground closed due to severe weather impacts
The following areas are closed until Friday March 28 due to impacts from severe weather:
- Platypus Flat Campground, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Platypus Flat Day Use Area, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Visitor Precinct - Platypus Flat, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
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.
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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.54pm to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.58pm
Closed areas: Campground closed due to damage from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
The following campground and picnic area is closed until Friday 4 April due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
- Cod Hole campground and picnic area, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
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.
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.55am to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.53pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to severe weather impacts
The following areas are closed until Monday March 24 due to impacts from severe weather:
- Nymboida River campground, Nymboida National Park
- Pebbly Beach Yuraygir campground, Yuraygir National Park
- Rocky Point campground, Yuraygir National Park
- Shelley Head campground, Yuraygir National Park
- Station Creek campground, Yuraygir National Park
- The Junction campground, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- 1st Bay campground, Gaagal Wanggaan National Park
- 2nd Bay campground, Gaagal Wanggaan National Park
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.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2025, 3.47pm
Closed areas: Yellow Cutting Road partial closure
The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed until further notice due to a bridge defect.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 15 Oct 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2025, 8.27pm
Closed areas: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations 16 October 2024 to 16 April 2025
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations from 8am 16 October 2024 to 16 April 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2025, 7.08pm
Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed until further notice, due to damage from coastal erosion.
Please find Crown Lands bridge replacement project info at https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/whats-happening/projects/remediation-works-crown-land
The bridge crossing provides access:
- To Reflections Holiday Park
- From Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.
Reflections Holiday Parks have closed the bridge until further notice, due to an engineering assessment deeming the bridge unsafe for pedestrians.
If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:
- West along Moonee Beach Road to the south-west corner of the shopping centre
- South along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Highway
- South onto southern end of North Solitary Drive
- East onto North Sapphire Road to the beach access at Beachstone Cafe
Green Bluff is alternatively accessible from the south via Rutile trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire.
Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on 02 6653 6552.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 8.58am
Closed areas: Dalmorton Heritage Village closed
The historic heritage village of Dalmorton will be closed to visitors from 8am Monday 20 January 2025. This closure is to allow for works to be undertaken on operational infrastructure within the village. Road access through the village will not be impacted, and the Dalmorton campground to the south of the village remains open.
Please do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.39am
Other planned events: Closure of Old Grafton Road
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi, and as such access to Dalmorton campground is by Chaelundi Road from the south only. To access Chaelundi Road you will need to either enter via Marengo Road at Hernani, or via Sheepstation Creek Road at Dundurrabin. These roads are only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off-road caravans.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of June 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.39am
Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 6.05pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage
Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).
The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2025, 11.24am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 30 December 2024 to Thursday 31 July 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jul 2024, 2.08pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 10.41am
Other planned events: Susan Island 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 8th July 2024 to 30th January 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Susan Island NR.
The program 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.
Please contact the local Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 8.58am
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
- 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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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.36am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Dec 2024, 9.53am
Closed areas: Rocky Point track steps closed
Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 3.26pm
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
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: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.25am
Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure
Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. 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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