Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 10.58am to Tue 27 May 2025, 10.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 11.03am

Other incidents: Booti Booti Office closed

Due to flooding events, Booti Booti NP office is closed until further

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• Booti Booti National Park

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm to Tue 27 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 3.46pm

Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather

Many national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay area are closed from 2pm Tuesday 20 May to 2pm Tuesday 27 May 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.

This park 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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• Bago Bluff National Park
• Boorganna Nature Reserve
• Bridal Veil Falls Nature Reserve
• Comboyne Nature Reserve
• Crowdy Bay National Park
• Dooragan National Park
• Middle Brother National Park
• Queens Lake Nature Reserve
• Queens Lake State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 12.06pm to Wed 28 May 2025, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.56pm

Closed areas: Indian Head campground closed due to flooding

Indian Head Campground is closed from 13 May to 28 May 2025 due to severe weather and flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. 

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• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Indian Head campground

Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 11.45am

Safety alerts: Visitor Advisory - Road Access to Crowdy Bay National Park Campgrounds

Due to ongoing wet weather, road access to Crowdy Bay National Park has significantly deteriorated. Although a grader is on standby, the persistent rain over recent months has prevented essential maintenance works from being carried out.

Recommended Access Route:
For visitors with low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans, the most suitable access to Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds is via Diamond Head Road from the north, through Laurieton. To reach Laurieton, take the Kew exit from the Pacific Highway.

Avoid Moorland Exit for Caravans:
Access via the Moorland exit is generally more difficult for vehicles towing caravans due to narrow and rougher road conditions.

For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Diamond Head campground
  • Indian Head campground
  • Kylies Beach campground

Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 10.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 1.54pm

Closed areas: Flat Rock Lookout closed due to severe weather hazard

Flat Rock Lookout in Coorabakh National Park is closed until further notice. For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area 

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• Coorabakh National Park
  • Flat Rock lookout

Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 3.54pm

Closed areas: Queens Lake Jetty closed

The jetty at Queens Lake Picnic Area is closed to public access until further notice due to recent storm and high tide activity that has damaged the structure.  The deck boards are slippery due to being submerged under high tides for many weeks and should not be walked on.  Signage and protective fencing has been installed on site to notify all members of public that this asset is closed

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• Queens Lake Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 5.00pm to Sun 1 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 2.08pm

Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11 May 2025 to 1 June 2025 in the following reserves:

• Barrington Tops National Park / State Conservation Area
• Barakee National Park
• Berrico Nature Reserve
• Bretti Nature Reserve
• Ben Hall Gap Nature Reserve / National Park
• Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve / State Conservation Area
• Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
• Ceder Brush Nature Reserve
• Curracabundi group of reserves
• Towarri National Park
• The Glen Nature Reserve
• Wallabadah Nature Reserve
• Wingen Maid Nature Reserve
• Woolooma National Park
• Woko National Park

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

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.

For more information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.

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• Barakee National Park
• Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
• The Glen Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 May 2025, 10.18am

Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)

The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 June 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. 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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• The Glen Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 17 May 2025, 2.21pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

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.

Affects 9 parks nearby. Show list

• 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
• Wallamba Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 10.26am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.28am

Closed areas: Areas closed for construction works.

Some parts of the park are closed from Monday 28 April to Monday 30 June 2025 due to construction works.

The closed areas are:

Picnic areas of Wallabi Point and Saltwater National Park

Showers and amenities

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Booti Booti NPWS office (02) 6591 0300.

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• Saltwater National Park
  • Saltwater picnic area

Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 12.01am to Fri 23 May 2025, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 8.34am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 12 May 2025 to Friday 23 May 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Avondale State Conservation Area (SCA), Back River Nature Reserve (NR), Booralong NR, Bulagaranda (Mt Yarrowyck) Aboriginal Area (AA), Cottan-Bimbang National Park (NP) & SCA, Curracubundi NP, Indwarra NP, Mummel Gulf NP & SCA, Ngulin NR, Nowendoc NP, Oxley Wild Rivers NP & SCA, Single NP, The Basin NR, Tomalla NR, Tuggolo Creek NR, Warrabah NP and Werrikimbe NP.

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 local New England NPWS area office for more information on 6738 9100.
 

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• Cottan-Bimbang National Park

Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.40am

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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• Coorabakh National Park
  • Newbys Creek walk and caves

Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 11.46am

Closed areas: Diamond Head Precinct Walking Trail Closures

Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair. 

The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are: 

• Diamond Head Loop walk 
• Forest walking track 

Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends and public holidays. 

The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant. 

Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information. 

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.19am

Closed areas: Brimbin Footbridge replacement

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday the 14th of April 2025 while a footbridge is replaced on Dawson River walking track. The works are expected to be complete within two weeks depending on weather The closed areas are:

Dawson River Walk, 

A carpark at the Picnic area to enable a site compound

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Brimbin Nature Reserve
  • Dawson River walking track