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Last reviewed: Thu 17 December 2020, 1.59pm
Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.59pm.
Yellow Gully trail in Queens Lake Nature Reserve is closed due to a damaged bridge, from Thursday 17 December 2020 until further notice.
All main visitor areas remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 2.19pm to Fri 21 May 2021, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 May 2021, 5.08pm
This park is closed due to the severe weather event that included heavy rain, damaging winds and consequential widespread flooding.
For your safety, please avoid this reserve. NPWS is conducting condition assessments of access roads and visitor precincts to determine the extent of the damage and to rectify safety issues.
This closure will be reviewed weekly, however it is expected some reserves will be impacted for an extended period due to extensive damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 14 May 2021, 11.11am to Fri 4 Jun 2021, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 May 2021, 3.17pm
Maintenance will take place on the Coastal walking track from Shelly Beach to North Miners Beach from Friday 14 May to Friday 4 June 2021.
You can still access the track from Friday 14 May to Sunday 23 May 2021 but please take care and be aware of minor works underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 26 Apr 2021, 6.07pm to Mon 17 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 11.30am
Smoky Cape campground remains closed until Monday 10 May 2021 for repair of storm and flood damage.
For alternative campgrounds nearby, visit Trial Bay campground at South West Rocks or Hungry Gate campground in Hat Head National Park.
4WD beach access at Smoky Cape campground is now repaired and has reopened.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 10 May 2021, 12.56pm to Fri 25 Jun 2021, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 May 2021, 12.34pm
A number of areas will be closed for an aerial herbicide spraying operation between Monday 10 May 2021 and Friday 25 June 2021. For public safety, the areas being treated will be closed on the day they are sprayed. Advice on specific areas to be closed will be provided a week prior to spraying.
This spraying program is being carried out to control bitou bush on headlands and beaches in:
The program is expected to take 8 to 10 days to complete, weather dependent.
The herbicide used is Metsulfuron methyl 600WG. NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter spray operation. Please ensure you follow the advice on all warning signs and the directions given by staff.
For more information, call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.46pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 May 2021, 6.06pm
Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive flood damage to roads, bridges, walking tracks and picnic areas.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 11.25am to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.39am
Several parks in the Hastings-Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage.
Camping is not permitted in closed parks.
These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, campgrounds and other park facilities. Parks will be reopened as soon as they are safe to access. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.
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Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 8.54am to Mon 17 May 2021, 8.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.31am
Road access to Gap Beach North is closed from Monday 19 April to Monday 17 May 2021 due to a significant localised rain event and flooding. Road access to Gap Beach South has now reopened.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 12 Apr 2021, 10.13am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 10.10am
Dooragan National Park remains closed to vehicles as the access road via Captain Cook Bicentennial drive is closed.
For council road closure updates visit Road and bridge closures - Flood impacts. Laurieton walking track remains closed until Monday 31 May 2021.
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Applies from Tue 4 May 2021, 9.00am to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 8.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 9.49am
The Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk will be partially closed from Tuesday the 4th of May 2021 to allow for maintenence of the structure. Most of the boardwalk remains open allowing out and back access from both directions. The access fee is reduced to half price. The boardwalk will be re opened completely on weekends, public holidays and school holidays and returned to full price.
This work will be ongoing through the winter months and its duration will be weather dependent.
The Rainforest Centre, Cafe and Coastal walk remain open.
For Further informaiton please call the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre on 5534 2770 or email seaacres@environment.nsw.gov.au
This partial closure will be reviewed on 1 June 2021.
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Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 4.53pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Apr 2021, 9.40am
A number of walking tracks are closed from Monday 5 April to Monday 17 May 2021 due to significant localised rain and flooding resulting in unsafe conditions. The closed tracks are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.52pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Apr 2021, 4.44pm
The following roads are closed due to flood damage:
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 28 Apr 2021, 9.54am to Mon 14 Jun 2021, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Apr 2021, 10.02am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 10 May to Sunday 23 May 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please email or call the Manning Great Lakes Office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.41pm to Fri 11 Jun 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Apr 2021, 2.37pm
The following areas are closed:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local 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
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 Fri 3 Jul 2020, 7.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 5.00pm
Please be aware of potential poor water quality in Lake Innes and Lake Cathie. Please don't swim in Lake Cathie or Lake Innes or eat any products from either of the lakes until further notice.
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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 9.32am
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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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.59pm
Yellow Gully trail in Queens Lake Nature Reserve is closed due to a damaged bridge, from Thursday 17 December 2020 until further notice.
All main visitor areas remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Aug 2020, 2.43pm
Five Islands, Duck Holes, and Moor Creek walking tracks remain closed until dangerous tree works are complete, a pedestrian bridge is reinstalled (Five Islands) and tree risk assessment is completed.
Many infrastructure items, including signs and creek crossings, are yet to be reinstalled.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/queens-lake-nature-reserve/local-alerts
Queens Lake Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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