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Last reviewed: Mon 16 June 2025, 1.10pm
Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 1.10pm.
Many national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay and surrounding areas are closed due to widespread flooding and weather impacts.
For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
For more information contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.16am.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
Richmond River Area – Captains Creek NR, Richmond Range NP, Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay National Park (NP), Nymboida NP, Mount Neville Nature Reserve (NR), Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
The program is 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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information.
Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 8.43pm
Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 1.10pm
Many national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay and surrounding areas are closed due to widespread flooding and weather impacts.
For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
For more information contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 11.20am to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.27am
Following recent severe weather across the Mid North Coast the following campgrounds and tracks will remain closed until Monday 23 June for safety reasons.
Plateau Beech campground
Brushy Mountain campground
Brushy Mountain loop walk
King Fern Walking Track
Hastings Forest Way Touring Route
Facilities will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess and make areas safe.
For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
For more information contact the local park office.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 24 May 2025, 9.02am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 1.50pm
The following areas are closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the May flooding and severe weather event:
Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.
The reserve will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 17 Jun 2025, 12.00am to Thu 19 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 12.35pm
Halls Peak picnic area and campground will be closed from Tuesday 17th June 2025 and reopening Friday 20th June 2025 due to a road closure on Raspberry Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Armidale NPWS office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Tue 17 Jun 2025, 12.00am to Thu 19 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 12.35pm
East Kunderang Homestead will be closed from Tuesday 17th June 2025 and reopening Friday 20th June 2025 due to a road closure on Raspberry Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Armidale NPWS office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Mon 18 Aug 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 11.42am
Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Monday 18 August 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.
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Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.44am to Tue 8 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 9.10am
Jacky Barkers Campground in Nowendoc National Park is closed from 11:00am Wednesday 7 May to Midnight Tuesday 8 July 2025 due to wet weather and hazardous road conditions.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local National Parks office at Walcha on (02) 6777 4700 for Armidale on (02) 67389100.
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Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.36am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 9.09am
The following areas are closed from 6 June to Midnight Monday 30 June 2025 due to widespread rain and high risk of flooding:
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or NPWS Armidale office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.33pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11th May 2025 to 1st June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise the 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.
Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 4 Jun 2025, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.15am
Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive is closed to all traffic
The Myrtle Scrub Scenic Drive in Cottan-Bimbang National Park is closed from Wednesday 4 June to Tuesday 10 June 2025 due to hazardous road conditions following the recent wet weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Walch NPWS office on Tel. 6777 4700.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.16am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
Richmond River Area – Captains Creek NR, Richmond Range NP, Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay National Park (NP), Nymboida NP, Mount Neville Nature Reserve (NR), Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
The program is 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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information.
Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 3.18pm
Adverse weather conditions have caused erosion to some access trails to Werrikimbe NP. Hastings Forest Way remains the best access to Brushy Mountain and Plateau Beech Campgrounds and 4WD vehicles are recommended.
Cockerawombeeba Road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles and access via this road should be avoided.
Visitors should check the depth of waterway crossings before driving vehicles through, particularly at Forbes River crossing on Racecourse Road.
For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 9.50am
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program in Kumbatine National Park from Monday 5th May 2025 to Tuesday 5th August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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. Neighbours are advised to take relevant precautions to exclude animals from entering the baiting location – 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs, thus pets and working dogs may be affected. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Port Macquarie Area office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 4.20pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 10.27am
For safety, some national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until end of June 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.40am
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.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.02am
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2025 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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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/the-cells-state-conservation-area/local-alerts
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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