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Last reviewed: Wed 15 November 2023, 9.50am
Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2023, 9.26am to Sun 3 Dec 2023, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 9.50am.
Roadworks will be underway on Carrai Road from Monday 20th November to Friday 1st December 2023. Works will be between Kookaburra and Haydonville. The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and staff.
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Applies from Tue 11 Jul 2023, 10.02am to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Nov 2023, 11.13am.
The following areas are closed for repair works until Friday 15 December 2023:
Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 5.00pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 6.00pm
A park fire ban is in place for Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area (Mt Yarrowyck), Jacky Barkers (in Nowendoc National Park), Muluerindie (in Warrabah National Park), The Green Gully Track and Youdales day use and camping areas (in Oxley Wild Rivers National 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:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas 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.
For further information, contact the Armidale office on (02) 6738 9100 or Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2023, 12.32pm to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.30pm
Please note that NPWS staff will be undertaking a walking track survey in this location from November to early December 2023.
The survey will involve NPWS staff carrying a 360-degree camera to visually record walking track features, as part of an annual asset maintenance assessment.
This information is to ensure quality safe NPWS walking tracks for public enjoyment.
You'll be able to identify this survey as NPWS staff will be dressed in uniform carrying an above-head mounted camera.
NPWS respects your privacy. If you do not wish to be filmed, please respectfully ask the NPWS staff member to pause the camera until you pass out of camera frame.
The survey will be undertaken across multiple parks during November 2023, so will involve only very minimal time at each location and will be scheduled outside peak visitation times, so the survey it is unlikely to affect visitors.
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Applies from Fri 17 Nov 2023, 4.27pm to Fri 22 Dec 2023, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 4.31pm
Some parts of Hat Head National Park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6566 6168 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 11 Aug 2023, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 11.14am
Construction has commenced on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open during this period.
The following roads will be subject to temporary closures over the course of the construction phase:
Construction works are expected to take 6 to 8 months to complete thirty kilometres of fencing and other works.
Construction works include:
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 4 Sep 2023, 11.59am to Sun 17 Dec 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 12.05pm
Walking Track and Gorge Lookout closed due to maintenance upgrades underway on Tia Falls Main Walking Track from Midnight Monday 4 September to Midnight Sunday 17 December. Signage will be in place. The campground, day use area and Tiara Walking Track remain open.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2023, 9.26am to Sun 3 Dec 2023, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 9.50am
Roadworks will be underway on Carrai Road from Monday 20th November to Friday 1st December 2023. Works will be between Kookaburra and Haydonville. The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and staff.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Nov 2023, 10.51am
Cockerawombeeba Road and Trail are closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.
The roads will re-open once the Forestry Corporation completes repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 9.16am
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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Applies from Fri 20 Jan 2023, 10.46am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Aug 2023, 9.40am
The bridge on Slees road on the boundary of Viewmont State Forest and Bollanolla Nature Reserve has been severely impacted by the 2022 floods and is not currently trafficable.
It is not safe to cross and road closure signs have been put in place. Replacement has been scheduled.
For further information contact Coffs Coast on 66520900.
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Applies from Mon 21 Aug 2023, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Nov 2023, 12.05pm
Charles Hamey Lookout is closed due to vandalism. Anyone with information regarding this damage to visitor infrastructure is encouraged to contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 or Laurieton Police on (02) 6559 9044.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 1.21pm to Wed 13 Mar 2024, 1.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Nov 2023, 10.46am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park from 10 August 2023 to 28 February 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting area. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and also must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact the local Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Oct 2023, 7.07pm
West end of New England National Park between Kilprotay Road & Hickeys Creek Road permanently closed.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 8.34am
Lemon Tree Road is currently closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding. These areas will re-open once repairs are completed
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 8.34am
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 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 8.34am
The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 9.07am
Access to Bird Tree picnic area in Middle Brother National Park is currently affected by a landslip on Grey Gum Ridge Road.
Park visitors can still access Bird Tree picnic area by using Haydons Road off the Pacific Highway instead of the signposted access off Middle Brother Road. There is no access to Bird Tree Picnic Area from Grey Gum Ridge Road to the south (towards the towers) due to this land slip.
For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm to Thu 29 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.52am
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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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Oct 2023, 11.35am
Access to Mermaid Pools is permanently closed including for swimming. Sudden large swells and tides create major waves that wash over the rocks and pools.
Do not access this area. The severe conditions at this site have caused a number of significant injuries and deaths in the past.
Mermaid Pools have never been a designated visitor site due to the extreme nature of the surf and tides at this location. There is no approved public access walking track to Mermaid Pools.
For further information call the NPWS Verges Creek area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 3.04pm
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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Applies from Thu 27 Oct 2022, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Aug 2023, 9.41am
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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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/willi-willi-national-park/local-alerts
Willi Willi National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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