Applies from Sun 18 Oct 2026, 9.00am to Sun 18 Oct 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Oct 2026, 8.50am

Closed areas: Sea Acres Rainforest Centre and Cafe Closed

The Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Boardwalk and Cafe will be closed on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Sea Acres Rainforest Centre on (02) 6582 3355.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Sea Acres National Park
  • Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk
  • Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2026, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Oct 2026, 2.49pm

Closed areas: Sea Acres Boardwalk partially closed

The Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk will be partially closed commencing Tuesday 13 October 2026 until further notice for maintenance repair works. Visitors will still be able to walk sections of the boardwalk, however the boardwalk will not be able to be walked as a loop/circuit. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Sea Acres Rainforest Centre on (02) 6582 3355.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Sea Acres National Park
  • Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk

Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 10.00am to Fri 6 Nov 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 11.14am

Closed areas: Smoky Cape Lighthouse viewing platform temporary closure

Smoky Cape Lighthouse viewing platform will be closed from Tuesday 13 October 2026 for 2-3 weeks to allow replacement of viewing platform balustrades. Access to the lighthouse itself will be restricted, however the lighthouse cottages, toilets, walking tracks and picnic area will remain open.

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• Hat Head National Park
  • Smoky Cape Lighthouse

Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Oct 2026, 9.34am

Other planned events: Works at Diamond Head campground

Bollard replacement works are being undertaken at Diamond Head campground, commencing on Monday, 12 October 2026. There will be some disturbance from machinery during construction hours 8am-4pm on weekdays. No work will be undertaken on weekends.

Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie 02 6588 5555 for any enquiries.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Diamond Head campground

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 3.56pm

Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage

The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;

• Barrakee SCA
• Killabakh NR

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 

For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.

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• Killabakh Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 21 Sep 2026, 1.14pm to Sat 19 Dec 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 1.37pm

Closed areas: Sea Acres Coastal Walk Track closure for upgrade works

Some sections of the Coastal Walk Track within Sea Acres National Park will be closed from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 while the walking track is being upgraded. The closed sections of track include:

• Sea Acres Walking Track - between Miners Beach (south end) and the Lighthouse Road carpark
• Lighthouse Road Miners Beach carpark - part closed for site works storage compound

The section of Sea Acres Walking Track between Miners Beach (south end) and the Lighthouse Road/Bangalay Drive entry will only closed for 2 weeks from 12 October to 26 October 2026 for minor upgrade works.  Once this section is re-opened, it will allow for access between Miners Beach and Lighthouse Drive while the main section of the Sea Acres Walking Track is being undertaken. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6588-5555.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Sea Acres National Park
  • Port Macquarie coastal walk

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.10am to Mon 30 Nov 2026, 8.21am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.22am

Closed areas: Bat Loop Closure

Part of the Wingham Brush Boardwalk - Bat loop is temporarily closed till early December due to pupping season. Please be mindful of excessive noise during this period.  

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
  • Wingham Brush boardwalk

Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 8.58am

Safety alerts: Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works

8 September 2026 update:

• Diamond Head Road, from the northern (Dunbogan) entry point to Kylies Beach campground, was graded in mid-July.
• Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground leading to Coralville Road, was graded in early-August. 
• Crowdy Bay Road, between Coralville and Crowdy Head Road, was graded in late-August.
• The next round of grading is anticipated to occur in late November/early December.

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads. 

Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park and 13 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Abbey Creek picnic area
  • Cheesetree picnic area
  • Crowdy Gap campground
  • Crowdy Gap walking track
  • Diamond Head campground
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track
  • Geebung picnic area
  • Indian Head campground
  • Kylies Beach campground
  • Kylies Hut
  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Metcalfes walking track

Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 9.52am

Safety alerts: Greens Dump Road closed due to damaged bridge

Greens Dump Road is closed to all vehicle traffic due to damaged bridges. The road will remain closed until further notice. Access to Bird Tree Picnic Area is not affected by this road closure.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance. Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555 for more information.

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• Middle Brother National Park

Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2026, 11.29am

Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk

Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555. 

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• Sea Acres National Park
  • Port Macquarie coastal walk

Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 8.59am

Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground

Visitors are advised that the fire pits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground as they were beginning to deteriorate, presenting a safety hazard to users.

Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.

Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any fire bans in place. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Crowdy Gap campground

Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am

Closed areas: Flat Rock Lookout - Closed for Visitor Safety

Flat Rock Lookout is closed for visitor safety until further notice. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Coorabakh National Park
  • Flat Rock lookout

Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am

Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety

Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Coorabakh National Park
  • Newbys Creek walk and caves

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Oct 2026, 8.51am

Closed areas: 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 on 02 6588 5555.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Innes Ruins Historic Site
  • Innes Ruins
• Lake Innes Nature Reserve