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Applies from Fri 15 Oct 2021, 12.24pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 4.50pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage - Hastings Macleay area
Several parks within the Hastings Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage. Access and camping is not permitted in closed parks.
These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, bridges, campgrounds and other park facilities.
These closures are in place until 8am, Friday 31 December 2021. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.
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Applies from Mon 18 Oct 2021, 3.34pm to Fri 22 Oct 2021, 3.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Oct 2021, 3.26pm
Closed areas: Richardsons Crossing closed for maintenance
Richardsons Crossing beach access road is closed for road resurfacing and maintenance from Monday 18 October to Thursday 21 October 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 1.52pm to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Oct 2021, 12.17pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. It will be ongoing in the park between Sunday 1 August 2021 and Monday 28 February 2022. The program is being undertaken to protect threatened shorebirds.
The baiting area 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 7 Oct 2021, 5.08pm to Sun 10 Apr 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 12.18pm
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial and ground baiting pest management program in this park from Monday 11 October 2021 to Sunday 10 April 2022.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products and CPE (ejectors) containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2020, 12.00pm to Fri 26 Nov 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 8.39am
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
The following walking tracks are closed due to bushfire damage:
- Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk
- Warrigal walking track
- Woolpack Rocks walk
- Eastern section of Cathedral Rock track, closed Thursday 7 October 2021 to Monday 25 October 2021
- Western section of Cathedral Rock track, closed Monday 25 October 2021 to Monday 1 November 2021
The Cathedral Rock track is open, however is only accessible from Barokee, off Round Mountain Road.
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 28 Sep 2021, 4.03pm to Mon 22 Nov 2021, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Sep 2021, 2.04pm
Other planned events: Notice of aerial 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in this park from Monday 11 October to Friday 22 October 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the 2019-2020 bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 12 Jul 2021, 9.00am to Mon 1 Nov 2021, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Sep 2021, 1.31pm
Closed areas: Sea Acres Boardwalk partially closed
Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk is partially closed to allow for critical maintenance of the structure. Most of the boardwalk remains open, allowing access from the entry of the walk, out and back. The access fee is reduced to half price.
This work will be ongoing for some months, and its duration will be weather dependent. The partial closure will be reviewed on Monday 1 November 2021.
The Rainforest Centre, Rainforest Cafe and Coastal walk remain open.
For further information email or call the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre on 02 5534 2770.
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Applies from Fri 20 Aug 2021, 9.38am to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Sep 2021, 9.35am
Closed areas: Kylies Beach 4WD access closed
Kylies Beach 4WD access remains closed until safe to reopen.
Significant erosion occurred in the March floods. Options to reinstate beach access are being investigated.
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Applies from Mon 23 Aug 2021, 7.00am to Fri 19 Nov 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Sep 2021, 10.58am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic aerial and ground baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operation will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 23 August 2021 to Friday 19 November 2021 in the following reserves:
- Barool NP
- Bolivia Hill NR
- Cathedral Rock NP
- Capoompeta NP
- Gibraltar Range NP
- Guy Fawkes River NP
- Kwiambal NP CCAZ (Arthurs Seat)
- Nymboida NP
- Severn River NR
- Washpool NP
This program has been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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 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 11 Aug 2021, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Aug 2021, 2.09pm
Closed areas: Green Island walking track closed for tree maintenance
The Green Island walking track is closed until further notice for hazardous tree maintenance following the recent hazard reduction burn.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Macleay office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Wed 23 Jun 2021, 2.59pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 3.59pm
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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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
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Applies from Sun 16 May 2021, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 8.03pm
Other incidents: Cedar Park toilet
The toilet at Cedar Park has been damaged by a fallen tree and is out of order. NPWS are working towards a replacement and there are no other toilet facilities available at the picnic area.
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Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 8.03pm
Other planned events: Bridge repair works - Breinerville precinct
Repair works are underway to replace 2 bridges in the Breinerville precinct that were damaged in the 2019/2020 bushfires.
If you plan to take New England wilderness walk, please watch out for heavy machinery and observe road signage. Both sites are easily diverted by walking down the creek below the bridges. For further information contact NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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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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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 10.37am
Safety alerts: New England Wilderness Walk - Not suitable during rain or high river levels
The Bellinger River catchment has experienced above average rainfall over the past few months and river levels can rise quickly with rain. River crossings on the Wilderness Walk become extremely dangerous when river levels rise and walkers may become stranded.
Do not do the walk during periods of high river levels or forecast rainfall.
Check the Bureau of Meteorology for river levels and rainfall before setting off.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Cast office on phone 66520900.
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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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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Mermaid Pools
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 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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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Nov 2020, 3.50pm
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council-managed camping area. 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 02 6538 5252.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.47am
Closed areas: Daisy Plains huts closed
Daisy Plains huts are closed to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2015, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2017, 9.29am
Safety alerts: Potential rock falls - Little Bay and Trial Bay
The granite cliffs surrounding Trial Bay and Little Bay are prone to rock fall. Do not climb cliffs or walk close to cliff edges. For further information please call Trial Bay Gaol on (02) 6566 6168.
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