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Applies from Sat 31 Aug 2019, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Sep 2019, 3.34pm
Fires - Advice: Bees Nest
There is a fire in this park called Bees Nest. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2019, 1.42pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Sep 2019, 3.18pm
Fires - Advice: Shark Creek 2
There is a fire in this park called Shark Creek 2. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Sep 2019, 8.58am
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2019, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Sep 2019, 3.07pm
Closed parks: Entire park closed due to wildfires
This park is closed due to the dangers associated with potential wildfires in the area, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Glen Innes area office on 02 6739 0700. Or visit Rural Fire Service fires near me for information on fire risks in the area.
Emergency after hours contacts: 1800 270 880 or 02 8275 1742.
For enquires about accommodation or general park information, call 13000 72757.
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Applies from Thu 5 Sep 2019, 12.00am to Mon 23 Sep 2019, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Sep 2019, 12.16pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2019, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Sep 2019, 10.45am
Closed areas: Part of Lake Arragan campground closed
The Paperbarks area in Lake Arragan campground is closed due to bushfire damage. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 66411500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2019, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Sep 2019, 10.40am
Closed areas: Part of Yuraygir coastal walk closed - bushfire damage
Yuraygir coastal walk is closed from Angourie to Lake Arragan due to bushfire damage. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 66411 500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 10 Sep 2019, 8.24am to Fri 27 Sep 2019, 8.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2019, 10.42am
Closed parks: Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - Active wildfire impacting entire park
Some areas of this park are closed due to a wildfire that is burning in the park. The closed areas are:
- Ebor Falls
- Chaelundi campground
- Dalmorton campground
- Misty Creek lookout
- Escarpment walk
- The section of Bicentennial National trail in this park
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Glen Innes area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2019, 10.32am
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire
This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Coffs Jetty office on 02 6652 0910 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 8.16am to Mon 23 Sep 2019, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Sep 2019, 10.19am
Closed areas: Mara Creek picnic area closed due to bushfire damage
Mara Creek picnic area is closed due to extensive bushfire damage to infrastructure. NSW National Parks are currently assessing damage and updates will be provided when able. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 8 Sep 2019, 9.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Sep 2019, 10.09am
Closed areas: The Junction campground closed - bushfire
The Junction campground in Nymboi-Binderay National Park is closed due to bushfire activity.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 7 Sep 2019, 5.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2019, 10.54am
Closed areas: Moonpar Forest Drive, Platypus Flat and Cod Hole campgrounds closed
The following areas of Nymboi-Binderay National Park are closed due to bushfire:
- Moonpar Forest Drive
- NormanJolly picnic area
- Platypus Flat campground
- Cod Hole campground
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 5 Sep 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2019, 1.32pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Coffs Coast area
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 4 Sep 2019, 4.05pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Sep 2019, 4.05pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 20 Aug 2019, 8.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Aug 2019, 8.45pm
Fires - Not Applicable: Smoke Sighting
There is a fire in this park called Smoke Sighting. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2019, 12.11pm to Tue 1 Oct 2019, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jul 2019, 1.52pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting - Bindarri National Park
Park visitors and residents in the Broooklana/Upper Bobo areas should be aware that a 1080 wild dog baiting program is being conducted in Bindarri National Park. The program will run from Thursday 1 August 2019 to 1 September 2019.
Dogs are not permitted in NSW national parks. Non-target animals may be affected by 1080 baits. Please ensure that dogs are not exposed to the risk of poison baits.
This program is part of cooperative wild dog control project. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jul 2019, 11.54am to Fri 13 Mar 2020, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Aug 2019, 12.05pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program - Moonee Beach Nature Reserve
A 1080 fox baiting program will be conducted in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve from Monday 5 August 2019 until Friday 28 February 2020. This program is vitally important to the long-term survival of threatened and endangered shorebirds, including the pied oystercatcher.
Dogs are not permitted in NSW national parks. Non-target animals may be affected by 1080 baits. Ensure that dogs are not exposed to the risk of poison baits. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6657 2309.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jul 2019, 2.01pm to Fri 13 Mar 2020, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jul 2019, 4.23pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program - Bongil Bongil National Park
Park visitors and residents in the Sawtell and Bundagen areas should be aware that a 1080 fox baiting program is being conducted in Bongil Bongil National Park from Monday 5 August 2019 to Friday 28 February 2020. This program is vitally important to the long-term survival of threatened and endangered shorebirds, such as the little tern.
Dogs are not permitted in NSW national parks. Non-target animals may be affected by 1080 baits. Please ensure that dogs are not exposed to the risk of poison baits.
For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2019, 9.37am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest management program underway
NPWS is monitoring wild dogs and foxes and running a 1080 wild dog and fox pest management program in the following national parks:
- Everlasting Swamp National Park
- Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area
- Yuraygir National Park
- Yuraygir State Conservation Area
Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals are not permitted in NSW national parks, reserves and state conservation areas. Please be aware of the baiting programs and avoid bait stations in all areas, at all times. There will be signs up in areas where baits have been laid, indicating the date the baits were placed.
These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.
We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions and associated restricted access. NPWS may also run additional programs following these initial programs, depending on wild dog activity.
For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 30 Apr 2019, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2019, 9.46am
Safety alerts: Barcoongere Way not recommended for vehicles
Please use McPhillips Road, off the new Pacific Highway, to get to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds. Barcoongere Way is not recommended for any vehicles due to severe road damage.
For more information, call the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 26 Feb 2019, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jul 2019, 1.44pm
Closed areas: Grey Cliff stairs closed
The stairs from Grey Cliff campground to the beach are closed. The stairs have been washed away because of the large swell from Cyclone Oma. Visitors can't access the beach via these stairs.
Visitors can access the beach via the old vehicle beach access point 250m north of the stairs.
For more information, please call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Dec 2018, 11.40am
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk - river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details have changed. The current details are:
- Wooli river crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon river crossing - call 0407 362 118
- Corindi/Red Rock river crossing - call 0403 015 412
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2015, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2019, 11.51am
Closed areas: Angourie Back Beach - staircase removed
Walkers on the Yuraygir Coastal Walk are advised that the staircase at the southern end of Angourie Back Beach has been removed due to safety concerns. All walkers should commence the walk via the track at Mara Creek picnic area, as there is no longer access from the beach. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Grafton NPWS office on (02) 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 1 Apr 2019, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 May 2019, 2.02pm
Safety alerts: Vehicle access to riverbank campsites affected by storm damage
Vehicle access to some riverbank campsites is affected by storm damage. Access barriers are in place.
For more information, please call the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500 for further information.
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