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Ramornie National Park

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Applies from Sat 6 Jun 2026, 9.17am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 4.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 6 Jun 2026, 9.38am

Closed areas: Moses Rock Road in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest will be closed at the Cascade Creek bridge for maintenance work from Wed 10th June to Fri 12th June.

Moses Rock Road in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest will be closed at the Cascade Creek bridge for maintenance work from Wed 10th June to Fri 12th June

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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 4.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 4.24pm

Other planned events: Aerial spraying operation - Pigeon Gully Yuraygir National Park

The following area will experience periodic closure between 14 June and 30 June 2026 for aerial spraying operations:

  • Pigeon Gully

Lantana will be sprayed by drone with the herbicide Glyphosate biactive. The area to be treated has dense lantana infestations that are not accessible using other treatment methods. This program is part of a systematic weed control program throughout Yuraygir National Park.

The operations are weather dependent and take only one (1) day to complete in favourable weather conditions. The site will be closed for a period of up to 4 hours.

Please check current closure alerts prior to travel and follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 10.07am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 3.33pm

Closed areas: Aerial Bitou Spray

The following areas will experience periodic closures between 14 June and 11 July 2026 for aerial spraying operations:

  • Yuraygir coastal track
  • Angourie to Lake Arragan
  • Grey Cliff to National Park Boundary Brooms Head Beach
  • Brooms Head to Sandon Campground
  • Sandon Village to Illaroo
  • Wilsons Headland to National Parks Boundary Wooli Beach
  • Freshwater

Campgrounds and day use areas will remain open for visitors.

Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter and/or drone with the herbicide eChem (metsulfuron-methyl 600). The areas treated have dense or large bitou bush infestations that are not accessible using other treatment methods. This program is part of a systematic weed control program throughout Yuraygir National Park.

The operations are weather dependent and take only one (1) day to complete in favourable weather conditions. Each site will be closed for a period of up to 4 hours.

Please check current closure alerts prior to travel and follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.

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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.30am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2026, 8.36am

Other planned events: 1080 Aerial and Ground Baiting Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 13th April 2026 to the 30th June 2026 on the following reserves:

  • Bald Rock National Park
  • Barool National Park
  • Basket Swamp National Park
  • Bluff River Nature Reserve
  • Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
  • Boonoo Boonoo National Park
  • Butterleaf National Park and State Conservation Area
  • Capoompeta National Park
  • Cataract National Park and State Conservation Area
  • Cathedral Rock National Park
  • Crooked Creek National Park
  • Donnybrook National Park
  • Gibraltar Range National Park
  • Gibraltar Nature Reserve
  • Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
  • Kings Plains National Park
  • Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
  • Kwiambal National Park
  • Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
  • Maryland National Park
  • Maroomba State Conservation Area
  • Nymboida National Park
  • Severn River Nature Reserve
  • Torrington State Conservation Area
  • Warra National Park
  • Washpool National Park
  • Washpool State Conservation Area

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 Wed 3 Sep 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 23 May 2026, 8.45am

Other planned events: Susan Island Nature Reserve - 1080 baiting program

 

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Susan Island Nature Reserve Area from 1 January to 31 July 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

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 66 411 500.

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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.34am

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 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 10.12am

Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations

Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 09 March 2027.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 7.50am

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 Wed 18 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 9.00am

Safety alerts: Sherwood Forest Drive is 4wd and dry weather only

Sherwood Forest Drive is a 4WD, dry weather only road. 

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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 5.49am

Safety alerts: Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds - Changed access

Forest Corporation NSW will be conducting hauling operations on McPhillips Road, involving the use of logging trucks. An end date for the operation is unknown.

Please take care when driving along McPhillips Road and be cautious of approaching heavy vehicles.

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Applies from Fri 11 Jul 2025, 8.49am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 6.13pm

Safety alerts: Station Creek canoe launch and viewing platform

The canoe launch and viewing platform at Station Creek has been removed, and public access remains restricted until a new structure is installed. This closure is necessary to ensure public safety and protect the surrounding environment.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 10.54am

Safety alerts: Safety Alert - Changed Road conditions: Waihou Rd 5T load limit

Waihou Rd has a 5 Tonne load limit due to a damaged bridge and a damaged culvert.  

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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.41pm

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 1 January to 31 July 2026.

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 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jun 2026, 9.23am

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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