Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 10.58am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 3.15pm

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground, in Chaelundi National Park, is closed until Saturday 1 May 2021 due to damaged roads and bridges on access roads outside the national park. For more information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Chaelundi National Park
  • Doon Goonge campground

Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 1.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 2.11pm

Closed areas: Walk behind Crystal Shower Falls Closed

The walk behind Crystal Shower Falls is temporarily closed due to recent flooding and rock-fall risk.  Access to the Crystal Shower Falls bridge on the Wonga walk remains open.

For further information please contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 66 575913

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• Dorrigo National Park
  • Crystal Shower Falls walk

Applies from Fri 16 Apr 2021, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 2.51pm

Other planned events: Temporary detour for accessing park via Moses Rock Road

If you're accessing Codhole or Platypus Flat campgrounds via Cascade, be aware that a section of Moses Rock Road in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest will be closed from Monday 19 April to Monday 17 May 2021 to allow for a bridge replacement by Forestry Corporation NSW.

During this time, a 6km single-lane detour will be in place from Moses Rock Road (via Welcome Creek Road, Tramline Road and Cedar Road). The detour will be accessible by 2WD in dry weather only, and will also be used by logging trucks.

There is an alternate route to Platypus and Codhole campgrounds via Moonpar Forest Drive, Bostobrick.

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• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
  • Cod Hole campground and picnic area
  • Platypus Flat campground

Applies from Tue 13 Apr 2021, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 9.08am

Closed areas: Diggers Beach middle platform closed due storm damage

The Diggers Beach middle platform is closed due to storm damage that has exposed the foundations. The structure will be assessed by an engineer and repairs scheduled.

Please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.

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• Coffs Coast Regional Park
  • Diggers Beach

Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.46pm to Sun 9 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 4.13pm

Closed areas: Pebbly Beach Campground Yuraygir NP - Closed due to severe storm damage

Pebbly Beach campground is closed until further notice due to severe storm damage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Pebbly Beach campground - Yuraygir National Park

Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 12.55pm to Tue 1 Jun 2021, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 4.55pm

Closed areas: The Junction campground closed and no through access to river

The Junction campground is closed due to fire recovery works. There is no through access to the river until the works are completed.

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• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
  • The Junction campground

Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.00am to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.46am

Closed areas: Sherwood Road partially closed

Sherwood Road from Arthurs Gap to the Railway Repeater Station is closed to vehicles.

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• Sherwood Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Sun 2 May 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 8.35am

Other planned events: No access to Sherwood Nature Reserve via Sherwood Road due to roadworks

Forestry Corporation of NSW is doing roadwork on Sherwood Road, off Bucca Road, in Wedding Bells State Forest. This road will be closed to all traffic during these works.

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• Sherwood Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 8 Apr 2021, 4.00pm to Thu 6 May 2021, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Apr 2021, 1.11pm

Closed areas: Campground maintenance works

Nymboida River campground will be closed from Sunday 25 April 2021, re-opening on Thursday 6 May 2021. Repairs and maintenance work will be undertaken on the toilet block and interpretation shelter. The toilet will be closed during this time. 

For further information contact NPWS Grafton on 02 6644 11500.

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• Nymboida National Park
  • Nymboida River campground

Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Apr 2021, 9.57am

Closed areas: Bindarray picnic area closed

Bindarray picnic area is closed due to flood damage on the access road. This will be repaired as access and resources permit.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Bindarri National Park
  • Bindarray picnic area

Applies from Tue 30 Mar 2021, 10.00am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.48am

Other planned events: Road and trail maintenance works

Road and trail maintenance works will take place in Bosches Waterhole trail and and Candole Forest Road in Yuraygir National Park, between March and April 2021. Please obey the warning and reduced speed road signs.

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• Yuraygir National Park

Applies from Mon 8 Feb 2021, 2.12pm to Fri 23 Apr 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 10.01am

Closed areas: Yuraygir coastal walk - part closure

The section of Yuraygir coastal walk between Mara Creek picnic area south to Shelley Beach will be closed to the public for 12 weeks from Wednesday 10 February 2021. This is because bushfire recovery work will be happening there at that time.

Currently the track is only accessible between Lake Arragan and Wooli. There is no access from Lake Arragan to Shelley Campground.  the walk from Wooli to red Rock is also closed due to recent storm damage

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Mara Creek picnic area
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Tue 30 Mar 2021, 11.55am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 11.56am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 9.00am

Closed areas: Closed areas due to storm damage

Urumbilum Creek picnic area and part of Orara Escarpment 4WD touring route is closed due to storm damage on the access road. The closure is expected to be in place until mid-April.

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Bindarri National Park
  • Orara Escarpment 4WD touring route

Applies from Wed 3 Mar 2021, 9.37am to Thu 24 Jun 2021, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Apr 2021, 1.56pm

Closed areas: No access to Woolgoolga Creek picnic area

The access road to Woolgoolga Creek picnic area is closed due to a major land slip that has taken over half of the road. Restoration works are currently being planned by NPWS.

For further information please contact Coffs Coast Area on 66520900.

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• Sherwood Nature Reserve
  • Falls walking track
  • Woolgoolga Creek picnic area

Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Apr 2021, 1.07pm

Safety alerts: Jerusalem Creek walking track and paddle route

Jerusalem Creek received 400mm of rainfall recently. Please note:

• The waters of Jerusalem Creek are currently dangerous for swimming and boating, especially near the creek mouth due to high velocity runoff.
• Jerusalem Creek walking track is flooded in low lying areas and very muddy.

These areas remain open, however park visitors should be cautious. Please assess your ability and preparedness before entering the Jerusalem Creek area of Bundjalung National Park.

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• Bundjalung National Park
  • Jerusalem Creek paddle route
  • Jerusalem Creek walk

Applies from Tue 23 Mar 2021, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Mar 2021, 3.00pm

Closed parks: Everlasting Swamp National Park closed until further notice

Everlasting Swamp National Park is closed until further notice due to forecast minor/ moderate flooding of the Clarence River.

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• Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area

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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• New England National Park
  • New England Wilderness walk

Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 3.05pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Sat 17 Apr 2021, 9.28pm

Closed areas: The Chalet and The Residence

The Chalet and The Residence will be closed for renovations from Monday 1 February to Monday 31 May 2021.

For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• New England National Park
  • The Chalet
  • The Residence

Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 10.54am to Sat 15 May 2021, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Mar 2021, 4.14pm

Closed areas: Illaroo campground closed

Illaroo campground will be closed for onsite works from 19 April to 15 May 2021. These works will include the road adjoining the North and South campground precincts. Vehicles travelling from Illaroo campground to the beach access which services Sandon Village will be affected while works are undertaken on this section of the road. Delays are expected. Onsite traffic management will be in place during this time.

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Illaroo campground
  • Illaroo group camping area
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Mar 2021, 3.31pm

Closed parks: Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - bushfire damage

Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected. 

The following areas are closed:

• Chaelundi campground
• Dalmorton campground
• Escarpment walk
• Misty Creek lookout
• Bicentennial National Trail through the entire park
• Guy Fawkes River Wilderness areas

Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check this website for updates on closures.

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• Guy Fawkes River State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Mar 2021, 5.17pm

Safety alerts: Station Creek and Pebbly Beach campground access

Access to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds is dependent on Clarence Valley Council (CVC) and Forestry Corporation road infrastructure.

Information on the trafficability of these roads can be found here:

• Clarence Valley Council
• Forestry Corporation

McPhillips Road is presently closed by Clarence Valley Council due to damaged bridge infrastructure.

Visitors will need high clearance 4WD capable vehicles to access Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds, which require water crossings. The suitability of these crossings may be variable and can change quickly dependent on local rainfall/tidal conditions.

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Pebbly Beach campground - Yuraygir National Park
  • Station Creek campground

Applies from Wed 3 Feb 2021, 9.27am to Sat 15 May 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Mar 2021, 11.05am

Closed areas: Wilsons Headland walking track part closure

Wilsons Headland walking track will be closed between Boorkoom campground and Wilsons Headland from Sunday 21 February to Saturday 15 May 2021. The closure is to enable walking track upgrades.

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Wilsons Headland walking track
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Thu 28 Jan 2021, 1.43pm to Sat 22 May 2021, 1.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 3.19pm

Other planned events: Loud noise over Bundjalung National Park

There will be F-35A and F/A-18F Super Hornet military training operations over the Evans Head Air Weapons Range on the following dates:

• Monday 22 February to Friday 26 February 2021
• Monday 22 March to Friday 2 April 2021 (only 1 or 2 days)
• Monday 17 May to Friday 21 May 2021

Visitors can expect some loud noise over Bundjalung National Park on the above dates while the aircraft are training.  Days of operations on the range can change due to weather or other operational considerations, so aircraft will not use the range every day of the scheduled operations. For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.

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• Bundjalung National Park
  • Black Rocks campground
  • Jerusalem Creek paddle route
  • Jerusalem Creek walk

Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 2.00pm to Sat 15 May 2021, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Mar 2021, 9.40am

Closed areas: Boorkoom campground

Boorkoom campground will be closed from Sunday 18 April to 2pm Saturday 15 May due to construction works being undertaken.

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Boorkoom campground
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2021, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Feb 2021, 1.47pm

Closed areas: Walk with the Birds boardwalk closed

Walk with the Birds boardwalk near The Glade picnic area will be closed for maintenance until further notice. Visitors can still access The Glade, Crystal Shower falls and the Wonga walk.

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• Dorrigo National Park
  • Walk with the Birds boardwalk

Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Mar 2021, 10.07am

Other planned events: 1080 fox pest management program underway

NSW National Parks is monitoring foxes and running a 1080 pest management program. Baiting is happening in Yuraygir National Park from Wednesday 1 July 2020 until Wednesday 30 June 2021.

There will be signs at baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.

We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions.

For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.

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• Yuraygir National Park
• Yuraygir State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 29 Oct 2020, 2.53pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 6.27pm

Closed areas: Hickeys Road

Hickeys Road is closed due to ongoing safety works and repairs to fire damaged bridges.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.

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• New England National Park

Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 Oct 2020, 4.57pm

Closed areas: Waihou Road closure

Waihou Road in Sherwood Nature Reserve is closed from Wednesday 8 April 2020 to Monday 30 November 2020, due to a damaged bridge. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Sherwood Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2015, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Oct 2020, 9.37am

Closed areas: Angourie Back Beach - staircase removed

Walkers on Yuraygir coastal walk are advised that the staircase at the southern end of Angourie Back Beach has been removed due to safety concerns. All walkers should commence the walk at Angourie picnic area and re-join the coastal walk south of the mouth of Mara Creek. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Grafton NPWS office on 02 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Angourie Bay picnic area
  • Angourie to Brooms Head
  • Mara Creek picnic area
  • Shelley Head campground
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Dec 2020, 2.24pm

Closed areas: Mara Creek picnic area

Mara Creek picnic area in Yuraygir National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. 

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Mara Creek picnic area

Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 12.34pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Dec 2020, 4.25pm

Other incidents: No access to Doon Goonge campground from Shannon Creek Road

Vehicle access to Doon Goonge campground and Shannon Creek forest drive is not available. The 2019/20 bushfires have resulted in major landslips on state forest, and two major bridges have been destroyed. To access the campground, use Quartz Road.

Please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.

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• Chaelundi National Park
  • Doon Goonge campground

Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 10.03am

Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk - river crossing contacts

The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details have changed. The current details are:

• Wooli river crossing - call 0439 409 909 
• Sandon river crossing - call 0407 362 118
• Corindi/Red Rock river crossing - No commercial service available

For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Tue 26 Feb 2019, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jul 2019, 1.44pm

Closed areas: Grey Cliff stairs closed

The stairs from Grey Cliff campground to the beach are closed. The stairs have been washed away because of the large swell from Cyclone Oma. Visitors can't access the beach via these stairs.

Visitors can access the beach via the old vehicle beach access point 250m north of the stairs.

For more information, please call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500. 

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds

Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jul 2017, 4.17pm

Closed areas: Road closure

Some areas of this park are closed due to demolition of bridge from past flooding event. This closure applies until further notice. Closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away, at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.

• Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
• Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Glen Innes area office (02) 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Washpool National Park