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Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 1.00pm to Mon 7 Jul 2025, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 1.06pm
The Bindarray picnic area is closed due to weather impacts.
For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
This visitor facility will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions and make safe.
For more information contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.44am
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Sat 14 Jun 2025, 9.34am to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.35am. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Jun 2025, 9.39am
Pebbly Beach campground closed due to flooding and beach erosion effecting vehicle access
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Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 6.09pm to Thu 26 Jun 2025, 6.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 6.13pm
Some sections of Gaagal Waangaan NP will be closed to the public from 17 June to 30 June 2025 for aerial spraying.
All visitor areas will remain open, with signage in place and staff to manage beach access with short delays for park visitors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance, For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 5.51pm to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 6.09pm
Some sections of Coffs Coast Regional Park will be closed to the public from 17 June to 20 June 2025 for aerial spraying.
All visitor areas will remain open, with signage in place and staff to manage some beach access points with short delays for park visitors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance, For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.54pm to Tue 15 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 3.16pm
The following campground and picnic area is closed until Tuesday 15 July due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 11.02am to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 11.05am
Woolgoolga Creek Picnic Area and access to Falls track will be closed 16-19 June for flood repair works.
Fo information please contact NPWS Coffs Coast on 66520900
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Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 11.10am to Thu 26 Jun 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 11.01am
Some sections of Yuraygir Coastal Walk will be closed to the public from 11 June to 26 June 2025 for aerial spraying.
Campgrounds along this walk will remain open. Please check alerts closer to the date for details on closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.00am to Thu 19 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.54am
Barokee Campground will be closed from 8am Wednesday 11 June to 2pm Thursday 19 June 2025 for maintenance. . Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.19pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.22pm
Station Creek Beach closed to vehicle access due to access erosion.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Mon 18 Aug 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 11.42am
Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Monday 18 August 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.
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Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.36am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.43am
The following areas are closed from 6 June to Midnight Monday 30 June 2025 due to widespread rain and high risk of flooding:
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 NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or NPWS Armidale office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 2.56pm
There will be road and vegetation maintenance works occurring in Nymboida National Park from Sunday 2 June through to Tuesday 17 June 2025 along T-Ridge Road down to Nymboida River campground. Access to campground will be open with some short delays.
Please obey road signs and directions of staff and contractors.
For further information, contact Grafton NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.01am
Bindarray picnic area is closed due to road damage at the crossing from the May flood events. The Urumbilum river has damaged the causeway crossing and high flows are preventing essential safety repairs
The river level will be monitored and the road reopened when repaired and safe.
Please contact Coffs Coast on 66520900 with any queries.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.35am
The following walks will be temporarily closed from 8.00am 20th May to 10.00am 30th June 2025 for maintenance.
All other walks leaving from the Mulligans Campground remain open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 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 Thu 22 May 2025, 8.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.01am
Following severe weather in the Coffs Coast area some national parks will remain closed for safety. Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess and make areas safe.
For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
For more information contact the local park office.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5.26pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 9.32am
The following sections of Never Never Picnic area are closed from Sunday 9 February 2025 to Monday 28 July 2025 due to scheduled upgrade works:
Other areas remain open including the northern parking area, northern picnic area and the toilets.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 8.16am to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 3.28pm
Everlasting Swamp National Park is closed from 9 May 2025 to 20 June 2025 due to extremely wet conditions. Weir Road which accesses the Park has deteriorated significantly due to the prolonged wet weather, access has been restricted to essential local traffic only.
This closure also prevents access to
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Everlasting Swamp National Park will re-open as soon as it is safe, for more information call Clarence NPWS office (02) 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.16am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
Richmond River Area – Captains Creek NR, Richmond Range NP, Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay National Park (NP), Nymboida NP, Mount Neville Nature Reserve (NR), Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
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.
Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 1.38pm
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:
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 Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 7.36am
For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until Monday 30 June due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 10.28am to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 6.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 2.32pm
The following areas are closed from 28/4/2025 to 22/5/2025 due to significant flood damage and repair works:
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 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 16 May 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.47am
Due to ongoing issues with the solar power we must close Four Bull Hut temporarily from 8am Friday 16 May until 2pm Monday 30 June 2025 so we can fix the system. All other areas in the park remain open during this time.
For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.57am
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 Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.24am
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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 1.09pm
Forest Corp NSW advises logging trucks will be using McPhillips Rd for hauling operations until further notice.
Visitors are advised to proceed along McPhillips Road with care and drive with caution for approaching heavy vehicles.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.36am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 10.43am
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 Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.57am
Closed roads in New England National Park until 31 August due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Road blocks have been installed on the Horseshoe road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north and at Kilprotay road Intersection to the south. In addition, Kilprotay road has developed a natural road blockage about 3.5 km from the intersection with the Horseshoe road.
Two significant events have been identified, affecting the roading network in New England National Park:
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 7.26am
Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Pest animal control shooting operations will also occur in these areas
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise in areas that are closed for public access.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 8.41am
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi. Access to Dalmorton campground is by the Old Grafton Road from the Glen Innes (Western) end only, or from Chaelundi Road from the south. 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 Tue 15 Oct 2024, 1.14pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.04pm
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 Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.15am
Warrick Road will be closed from the 4 November 2024 or a period of time due to planned road works. Mary's View Lookout will be closed until the work is complete. If you have any questions please contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 6777 4700.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 5.05pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 11.55am
The following walking tracks are closed until 30 June 2025 due to extensive damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
Some sections of Wonga Walk remain open including:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5.45pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 4.10pm
The following sections of Wonga walk will be closed from 24 February 2025 to the end of July 2025 due to construction works:
You can still access Wonga walk to Crystal Showers and Hardwood Lookout but must return back the same way.
Penalties apply for non compliance.
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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.50am to Sun 22 Jun 2025, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 10.21am
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th March 2025 to the 22nd June 2025 on the following reserves:
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2025, 7.08pm
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:
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:
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 12 Jun 2025, 8.35am
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 Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 8.45am
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 19 May 2025, 11.55am
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 Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 10.43am
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 1.48pm
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 Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.49am
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.50am
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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