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Applies from Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.52pm
Safety alerts: Road works on Dome Road - 4WD only
Dome Road to Never Never picnic area is 4WD trafficable only due to road works and slippery conditions. Please avoid the area if wet and take extra care when accessing the Never Never Picnic Area
For updates and further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 66 520900 or visit the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 7.30am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.58am
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush - Limeburners Creek National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 23 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Limeburners Creek National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
- Big Hill Walk track
- Big Hill Back Beach
- Barries Beach
- Plomer Back Beach
- Short delays on Point Plomer Rd from Big Hill to Point Plomer Campground
- Point Plomer Road (south of Point Plomer)
- Queens Head day use area
- North Shore Beach
For mor information, contact the local area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 7.30am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.57am
Other planned events: Aerial spraying bitou bush – Goolawah National Park
Bitou bush will be sprayed by helicopter with herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl 600) between 29 May and 23 June 2023 in the NPWS Hastings-Macleay Area. Some beaches, headlands, roads , picnic areas and walking tracks in Goolawah National Park will be temporarily closed during the helicopter operation for public safety.
The program is expected to take 2 days to complete with suitable weather conditions. Temporary closures will occur on the day of spraying and NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter operation. Please ensure you adhere to all warning signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Areas and Walking Tracks to be closed during spraying operations include:
- Gooalwah Beach (Crescent back beach) including 4WD access road
- Racecourse headland car park
For more information contact the local area office on 02 6561 6700
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 10.32am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 10.01am
Closed areas: Wonga walk partial closure
The section of the Wonga walk between the Glade and Crystal Shower Falls is closed from Wednesday 7 June 2023 until June 2024. The closure is to allow track upgrades to improve visitor safety.
Crystal Shower Falls and Tristania Falls remain open via the lower Wonga walk. This is a 7.4km return walk from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, or a 9km return walk from the Glade.
For further information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 2.58pm to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 9.08am
Closed areas: Korogoro Circuit Walking Track closure
Korogoro Circuit Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period - weather dependant. Works include the replacement of 4 footbridges, track surface erosion repairs, and installation of stepping stones in wet soak areas. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
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Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 12.17pm to Wed 5 Jul 2023, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 9.40am
Other planned events: Deervale NR Wild Dog Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program in Deervale Nature Reserve using manufactured or meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be conducted between 15 May to 5 June 2023.
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.
For further information please call NPWS Coffs Coast Area office on (02) 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 11.22am to Tue 14 Nov 2023, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 May 2023, 10.08am
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in
- Koreelah National Park
- Tooloom Naional Park
- Yabbra National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Nymboida National Park
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve
- 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
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park.
from 14/05/2023 to 14/11/2023
Aerial baiting is scheduled for 14/05/2023 to 28/05/2023
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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information on-
Richmond River – 02 6627 0200
Clarence – 02 6641 1500
Coffs Coast – 02 6652 0900
Hastings Macleay – 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 2.30pm to Sun 3 Dec 2023, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 11.05am
Closed areas: Sections of New England National Park closed
Southern sections of the New England National Park are closed due to flood event impacts. Hickeys Creek Road and West End Road are closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 25 Jul 2022, 10.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 9.04am
Closed areas: Cockerawombeeba Road and trail closed for repairs
Cockerawombeeba Road and trail are closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.
There is no access from Plateau Beech campground south, through to Forbes River Road.
The road 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 Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 1.45pm
Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure
Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens roads.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 10.00am
Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed
The Never Never picnic area shelter is closed until further notice, due to damage sustained during extended wet weather. The closure will remain in place until the shelter is assessed by an engineer.
Walking tracks and Never Never picnic area remain open.
For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 3.10pm to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.46am
Closed areas: Connors Walking Track closure - Hat Head National Park
Connors Track will be closed for upgrade and maintenance works during this period, weather dependant. Works include the installation of 2 small footbridges, raised boardwalks in wet soak areas, and track surface erosion repairs. A helicopter will be used for some of the works program to allow for transport of heavy materials directly into the works locations. Public access will be prohibited during this time to protect visitor safety and ensure safe contractor operations.
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 3.11pm
Closed areas: Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed until further notice, due to damage from coastal erosion.
The bridge crossing provides access:
- To Reflections Holiday Park
- From Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.
Reflections Holiday Parks have closed the bridge until further notice, due to an engineering assessment deeming the bridge unsafe for pedestrians.
If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:
- West along Moonee Beach Road to the south-west corner of the shopping centre
- South along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Highway
- South onto southern end of North Solitary Drive
- East onto North Sapphire Road to the beach access at Beachstone Cafe
Green Bluff is alternatively accessible from the south via Rutile trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire.
Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on 02 6653 6552.
Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.06am
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 Fri 20 Jan 2023, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Apr 2023, 8.59am
Closed areas: Slees road closed
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 Wed 21 Dec 2022, 11.45am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.11am
Closed areas: Kumbatine National Park & State Conservation Area part closure
The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:
- West of Davis Road Access including Kumbatine Brook Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 7 Oct 2022, 8.44am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.10am
Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to flooding
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 8 Jul 2022, 1.20pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.11am
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 Sat 1 Oct 2022, 12.41pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.49am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to weather damage
The following areas are closed from 1 October 2022 due to damage caused by ongoing weather events:
- Wilsons River Bridge on Hastings Forest Way
- North Wilson Road
- Waterfall Walk
- Botanic Walk
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 Thu 27 Oct 2022, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 11.26am
Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
- Eagles Nest walking track
- All access to Weeping Rock
- The lower eastern section of Lyrebird track including Tree Fern Valley
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office 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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