Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 11.25am to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jun 2021, 3.41pm

Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage - Hastings/Macleay area

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.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Bago Bluff National Park
• Boonanghi Nature Reserve
• Boonanghi State Conservation Area
• Kumbatine National Park
• Kumbatine State Conservation Area
• Maria National Park

Applies from Mon 12 Apr 2021, 10.13am to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jun 2021, 3.40pm

Closed parks: Dooragan National Park closed

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 approximately Saturday 31 July 2021.

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• Dooragan National Park

Applies from Wed 23 Jun 2021, 2.59pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jun 2021, 3.11pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to flood damage

Middle Brother National Park is closed due to extensive flood damage to roads, bridges and other park facilities.

The closure is likely to be for an extended period. The park will be reopened as soon as it is safe to access.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Middle Brother National Park

Applies from Fri 11 Jun 2021, 3.57pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 3.44pm

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flooding

Rimau Road and Cockeawombeeba Road are closed due to extensive flooding damage.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 02 6588 5555.

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• Werrikimbe National Park

Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 1.48pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 2.03pm

Closed areas: Yellow Gully trail closed

Yellow Gully trail in Queens Lake Nature Reserve is closed due to a damaged bridge. All main visitor areas remain open.

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

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• Queens Lake Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Jun 2021, 1.15pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jun 2021, 11.27am

Closed areas: Jack Perkins walking track closed

Jack Perkins walking track in Hat Head National Park is closed from Monday 31 May 2021 due to damage sustained during extreme weather events .

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Hat Head National Park
  • Jack Perkins walking track

Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 8.54am to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jun 2021, 11.07am

Closed areas: Road access to Gap Beach North

Road access to Gap Beach North is closed from Monday 19 April 2021 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 due to damage caused by flooding. Road access to Gap Beach South has now reopened.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Hat Head National Park
  • Gap Beach walking track

Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.41pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jun 2021, 11.04am

Closed areas: 4WD beach access and Indian Head campground closed

The following areas are closed:

• Kylies Beach 4WD access, due to flood damage
• Indian Head campground, until Friday 10 September 2021
• Kylies Hut and Metcalfes walking track, until safe to re-open

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Indian Head campground
  • Metcalfes walking track

Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.46pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jun 2021, 10.59am

Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park closed due to flood damage

Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive flood damage to roads, bridges, walking tracks and picnic areas. 

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• Willi Willi National Park

Applies from Thu 10 Jun 2021, 11.39am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jun 2021, 1.12pm

Other planned events: Oxley Highway closed between Gingers Creek and Mount Seaview

The Oxley Highway between Gingers Creek and Mount Seaview Road is closed due to landslides. Travellers are advised to access campgrounds and visitor areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Werrikimbe National Park and Cottan-Bimbang National Park via Walcha.

This closure is estimated to be resolved by late-July 2021. Please check back for updates. For more information, please call the local office.

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• Werrikimbe National Park

Applies from Thu 27 May 2021, 12.29pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 May 2021, 2.48pm

Closed parks: Nature Reserve closed due to flood damage

Brimbin Nature Reserve is closed due to recent flood damage. Please check back for updates.

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

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• Brimbin Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 27 May 2021, 11.53am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 May 2021, 2.43pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to flood damage

This park is closed until Monday 1 November 2021 due to recent flood damage and landslides. Repair works are ongoing and the closure may be extended.

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

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• Coorabakh National Park

Applies from Tue 25 May 2021, 7.53pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 May 2021, 9.20am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using red meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes and Wild Dogs.

The program will be continuous and ongoing between Sunday 30 May 2021 and Saturday 30 October 2021 in the following, parks, reserves and state conservation areas:

• Captains Creek Nature Reserve
• Koreelah National Park
• Tooloom National Park
• Yabbra National Park
• Mount Clunie National Park
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
• Nymboida National Park
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve
• Banyabba Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• 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
• Boonanghi Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Carrai Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Cottan-Bimbang National Park
• Kumbatine National Park
• Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
• Pee Dee Nature Reserve,
• The Castles Nature Reserve
• The Cells State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi National Park.

All baiting locations will be identifiable 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the following NPWS area offices:

• Richmond River on 02 6627 0200
• Clarence on 02 6641 1500
• Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900
• Hastings/Macleay on 02 6652 0900

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Boonanghi Nature Reserve
• Boonanghi State Conservation Area
• Crowdy Bay National Park
• Kumbatine National Park
• Kumbatine State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi National Park

Applies from Tue 18 May 2021, 6.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 May 2021, 9.31am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday Friday 14 May and Monday 31 May 2021 in:

• Crowdy Bay National Park
• Lake Innes State Conservation Area
• Queens Lake State Conservation Area
• Innes Ruins Historic Site

All baiting locations will be identifiable 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call NPWS Hastings Macleay Area Office on 02 6588 5555.

Affects 4 parks and 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Abbey Creek picnic area
  • Blackbutt 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
  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Metcalfes walking track
• Innes Ruins Historic Site
  • Innes Ruins
• Lake Innes State Conservation Area
• Queens Lake State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 4 May 2021, 9.00am to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 8.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jun 2021, 10.29am

Closed areas: Sea Acres Boardwalk partially closed

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Sea Acres National Park
  • Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk

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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• Innes Ruins Historic Site

Applies from Fri 12 Mar 2021, 12.58pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Mar 2021, 11.38am

Closed parks: Yessabah Nature Reserve permanently closed

Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable. 

Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6711.

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• Yessabah Nature Reserve

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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• Roto House Historic Site