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Applies from Tue 28 Jun 2022, 11.56am to Mon 1 Aug 2022, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Jul 2022, 4.37pm
Closed areas: Charles Hamey lookout closed for upgrades
Charles Hamey lookout is closed until Sunday 31 July 2022 while upgrades to the lookout platform are completed.
This closure is weather dependent and may be extended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Jul 2022, 4.33pm
Closed areas: Gap Beach Road closed due to rain event
Gap Beach Road is closed until further notice due to extreme rain event.
Vehicle access is prohibited to both Gap Beach North Road and Gap Beach South Road. Sings and barricades are in place at the park boundary on Gap Beach Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 9.00am to Sat 9 Jul 2022, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Youdales campground and picnic area closed
Youdales campground and picnic area is closed until 12am on Friday 8 July 2022 due to heavy rainfall.
For further information, contact the NPWS Walcha area office on 02 6777 4700, or the NPWS Armidale area office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jun 2022, 7.00am to Sat 30 Jul 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Jul 2022, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Coastal walk and Miners Beach stairs closed
The following areas will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday 5 July 2022 until the below specified dates:
- Coastal walk from south Miners Beach to Lighthouse Road carpark, Lighthouse Road - closed until Thursday 7 July 2022
- South Miners Beach stairs - closed until 19 August 2022
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 21 Jun 2022, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jun 2022, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Graham Allan walk closed at recreation ground
Access from Graham Allen walk to the riverside recreation area (MCC) is closed for upgrade works within the adjacent council-managed recreation area.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jun 2022, 10.29am
Safety alerts: Access to Bird Tree Picnic Area - 4WD only
Access to Bird Tree Picnic Area is currently affected by a landslip on Grey Gum Ridge Road, and wet conditions due to ongoing recent rainfall. It is not suitable for 2WD access.
4WDs can access Bird Tree Picnic Area by using Haydons Road off the Pacific Highway, which then joins Stoney Creek Trail and Grey Gum Ridge Road to access the picnic area from the north. There is no access on Grey Gum Ridge Road south of Bird Tree Picnic Area (towards the towers) due to a significant land slip.
For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 9.58am to Tue 6 Dec 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jun 2022, 1.33pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in:
- 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
- Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park
From 06/06/2022 to 06/12/2022
Aerial Baiting is scheduled for 06/06/2022 to 10/06/2022
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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 Clarence area office on 02 6645 1500, the Coffs Coast area office on 02 6650 0900 or the Hastings/Macleay area office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 20 May 2022, 2.22pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jun 2022, 5.24pm
Safety alerts: Be cautious on tracks and surfaces
Erosion and surface damages are present on walking tracks, road surfaces and managed areas across national parks of the Hastings Macleay Area following significant and prolonged rainfall events. Remediation works are scheduled as weather permits. Please take care and be aware of the conditions when visiting these national parks.
For more information, contact the local NPWS offices: Hastings on 02 6588 5555 or Macleay on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 12.21pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jun 2022, 2.40pm
Closed areas: Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive closure
Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive in Dooragen National Park is closed due to landslip. Remediation works will be undertaken by local council.
For further information please contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 28 Apr 2022, 10.12am to Sun 31 Jul 2022, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jun 2022, 2.39pm
Closed areas: Road closed for repairs
Cockerawombeeba Road/Trail is closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.
There is no access from Plateau Beech Campground south through to Forbes River Road.
The road will re-open once the Forestry Corporation completes repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 4 Apr 2022, 3.46pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 1.35pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to flood damage
This park is closed until Wednesday 31 August 2022 date due to widespread flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Apr 2022, 3.44pm to Sun 31 Jul 2022, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 May 2022, 9.12am
Closed parks: Park closed due to flooding
This park is closed until Wednesday 31 August 2022 due to widespread flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Apr 2022, 3.22pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 May 2022, 9.10am
Closed parks: Park closed due to severe flood damage
This park is closed until 31 August 2022 date due to widespread flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Apr 2022, 2.28pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 May 2022, 9.10am
Closed areas: 4WD Kylies Beach access closed
The 4WD beach access at Kylies campground is closed until further notice due to flood and storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 7 Dec 2021, 4.11pm to Mon 1 Aug 2022, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Apr 2022, 9.52am
Closed areas: Maxwells Flat campground and Causeway Road closure
The following areas are closed from Tuesday 7 December 2021 to Monday 1 August 2022 due to extensive road damage during recent weather events:
- Causeway Road
- Maxwells Flat campground
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 on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.26am
Closed parks: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 9.32am
Closed areas: Roto House closed
The historic Roto House within Roto House Historic Site is closed for until further notice. Reopening planning is underway for after the Covid restrictions change.
The grounds and carpark of Roto House Historic Site remain open to the public.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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