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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 4.59pm
Safety alerts: Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works
Grading of Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park is scheduled to occur from Monday 15 June 2026 onwards, starting at the northern park entry point through to the intersection with Kylies Beach access road, and then progressing further south. The road will remain open during works, however please be mindful of heavy machinery and workers on the road, and expect short delays. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers.
Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton.
For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 5.25pm to Thu 3 Sep 2026, 5.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 11.49am
Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed due to landslips and flood damage
The Glen Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to allow contractors to undertake landslip remediation and a bridge replacement. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2026, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 2.18pm
Other planned events: walking trail repairs - five islands
Walking trail repairs. Some gravel to be placed on the trail and some drainage repairs. walking trail will remain open during repairs
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 11.10am
Other planned events: Planned Aerial Spraying - Temporary Area Closures
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be controlling invasive bitou bush using aerial spraying in selected coastal areas of Limeburners Creek, Goolawah, and Hat Head National Parks between 15 and 19 June 2026.
To ensure public safety, temporary closures will be in place on the day of spraying only in affected areas. These closures will include:
Limeburners Creek National Park - planned week commencing 15th June
- Big Hill Walk Track and Big Hill Back Beach
- Plomer Back Beach (southern end)
- Plomer Road (south of Point Plomer Campground to The Broken Bit)
- Queens Head Day Use Area
- North Shore Beach
Goolawah National Park - planned week commencing 15th June
- Goolawah Beach (Crescent/Back Beach), including the 4WD beach access road to Racecourse Campground
- Racecourse Headland car park
Hat Head National Park - planned week commencing 15th June
- Killick Beach (from Richardsons Crossing to Hungry Headland)
- Killick Beach 4WD access road (from Hungry Road and Kemps Headland Road)
- Kemps Headland to Connors Beach walking track
- The Gap car park
- Connors Hill Trail
- Korogoro Circuit Walking Track
- Smoky Beach (from Hat Head township to Smoky Cape Campground).
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Please note that closures will apply only while operations are underway in the area. NPWS staff will be onsite during closures, and affected areas will be reopened approximately one hour after treatment, once the spray has dried on vegetation.
For further information, please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay at npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applies from Sun 14 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Starrs Creek Road - Closed for Road Repair Works
Starrs Creek Road is closed from 14 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 whilst road repair works are undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.29am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 2.00pm
Other planned events: Diamond Head campground - beach access upgrade
The paved beach access track from Diamond Head campground to the beach is closed for upgrades from Monday 20th April 2026 until completion. The paved path will be replaced with a raised deck, ramp and handrail to improve visitor safety and accessibility.
There will be no access to the beach using this track while the new structure is built. Visitors will need to use the old 4WD beach access track located 20m away. There will be some disturbance from construction noise during normal work hours of 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
For more information, call the NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sat 25 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Tue 16 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 30 May 2026, 12.14pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 2nd May 2026 to 16th May 2026.
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 Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 9.35am
Closed areas: Wallis Island - Facility closed
Restroom facility of this park temporary closed from Friday 27 March.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 6.00pm to Fri 10 Jul 2026, 11.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.14am
Other planned events: Cabbage Tree Road
Cabbage Tree Road in Myall Lakes National Park and Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park will be closed to the public for road upgrade work from Monday 18 May to Friday 10 July (excluding weekends)
Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 8.12pm
Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
- Barrakee SCA
- Killabakh NR
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 May 2026, 10.01am
Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Tapin Tops National Park
The following areas within Tapin Tops National Park are closed due to flood impacts;
- Potoroo Falls (including Potoroo Road)
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Thu 16 Oct 2025, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.58pm
Other planned events: Brimbin Pontoon (Dawson River) closed
Brimbin Pontoon has sustained damage and is temporarily closed. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Flat Rock Lookout - Closed for Visitor Safety
Flat Rock Lookout is 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 Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety
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 Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 2.07pm
Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground
Visitors are advised that for safety reasons firepits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground.
Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.
Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any park or total fire bans in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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