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Last reviewed: Tue 11 January 2022, 11.36am
Applies from Tue 14 Sep 2021, 12.30pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jan 2022, 11.36am.
Closed areas: Wilsons Headland picnic area closure
Wilsons Headland picnic area will be closed intermittently from 20 September for works on Wilsons Headland staircase and Wilsons Headland walking track.
Some machinery will be in use during these times. Please follow safety signage and instructions from staff when visiting this area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 3 Feb 2021, 9.27am.
Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jan 2022, 11.35am.
Closed areas: Wilsons Headland walking track part closure
Wilsons Headland walking track is closed between Boorkoom campground and Wilsons Headland until February 2022 (date to be confirmed).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 6 Dec 2021, 7.43pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jan 2022, 3.51pm.
Closed areas: Yuraygir coastal walk closed at Lake Arragan
Yuraygir coastal walk is closed at Lake Arragan as it has opened to the ocean.
The water is fast flowing and walkers are unable to cross at this point. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm
to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Sun 24 Oct 2021, 3.47pm.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat and manufactured bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be conducted between 1 July 2020 until Thursday 30 June 2022.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.40pm.
Safety alerts: 4WD required for Station Creek and Pebbly Beach campgrounds
High clearance 4WD capable vehicles are required to access Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds. This includes water crossings which can change quickly dependent on local rainfall and tidal conditions.
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:
McPhillips Road is now open but Barcoongere Way is the preferred road to take
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Applies from Wed 23 Jun 2021, 9.03am.
Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.21am.
Safety alerts: Grey Cliff stairs closed
The stairs at Grey Cliff are closed due to storm damage. For more information contact the local office on 02 66411500.
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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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Applies from Wed 19 Jan 2022, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jan 2022, 11.47am
Safety alerts: Cod Hole campground access
Forest harvesting operations are occurring in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest, adjacent to Moses Rock Road, on the way to Cod Hole campground.
Harvesting contractors may install temporary road closures for public safety on the road. To gain access or exit to Cod Hole campground, please use the two-way radios provided at the closure gates and call the contractor for permission to traverse the road. Do not drive through closed gates before gaining permission.
Please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 for further information.
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Applies from Thu 6 Jan 2022, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 3.33pm
Closed areas: Pedestrian beach access closed
Pedestrian Beach access is closed at the Southern end of Blackrocks campground.
The pedestrian beach access located near sites 28 and 29 will be closed indefinitely due to damage caused by cyclone Seth.
Alternative pedestrian beach access points are located opposite sites 8, 9, 21 and 23. For further information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sun 9 Jan 2022, 9.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 11.10am
Safety alerts: Park roads - 4WD only
Roads across Bindarri are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. Roads area slippery and rough in sections because of extended wet weather. Roadworks are scheduled to repair roads as conditions dry. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jan 2022, 3.33pm
Other incidents: Moonpar Forest Drive - 4WD only
Moonpar Forest Drive is open to 4WD vehicles only due to wet conditions. The following areas can only be accessed by 4WD:
- Cod Hole campground
- Platypus Flat campground
- Norm Jolly picnic area
Please take care when driving in this park as continual wet weather around the North Coast has made many road sections in this park slippery.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 13 Jan 2022, 10.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jan 2022, 3.20pm
Safety alerts: Hunters Road - 4WD only
Hunters Road is closed to 2WD vehicles. The road has been damaged by extended wet weather on recent roadworks and is only suitable for 4WD.
Repair works are scheduled for February 2022. Please take care and drive to the conditions.
For more information, contact Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 9 Dec 2021, 8.00am to Fri 18 Feb 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jan 2022, 1.47pm
Safety alerts: Degraded road conditions - 4WD only and horse float restrictions
Please be aware road conditions are degraded due to recent heavy rains and flooding. Access on all roads is limited to 4WD only, and is currently unsuitable for the towing of horse floats.
Spirabo Forest Way is especially degraded. It runs through Capoompeta National Park from Ten Mile Road in the south, and continues through the western side of Washpool National Park where it joins Scrub Road in the north. Please be cautious and drive to road conditions. Do not attempt to access the reserves while towing a horse float.
For further information contact the local NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 14 Sep 2021, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jan 2022, 11.36am
Closed areas: Wilsons Headland picnic area closure
Wilsons Headland picnic area will be closed intermittently from 20 September for works on Wilsons Headland staircase and Wilsons Headland walking track.
Some machinery will be in use during these times. Please follow safety signage and instructions from staff when visiting this area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 3 Feb 2021, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jan 2022, 11.35am
Closed areas: Wilsons Headland walking track part closure
Wilsons Headland walking track is closed between Boorkoom campground and Wilsons Headland until February 2022 (date to be confirmed).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Sat 8 Jan 2022, 9.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jan 2022, 3.56pm
Safety alerts: Point Lookout Road - 4WD only
Point Lookout Road is currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. The road is very wet and slippery in sections because of ongoing wet weather.
Take care and drive safely. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 6 Dec 2021, 7.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jan 2022, 3.51pm
Closed areas: Yuraygir coastal walk closed at Lake Arragan
Yuraygir coastal walk is closed at Lake Arragan as it has opened to the ocean.
The water is fast flowing and walkers are unable to cross at this point. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 1.27pm to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Jan 2022, 2.47pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat and manufactured bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be conducted between Tuesday 10 August 2021 and Monday 28 February 2022 in this reserve.
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 on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 5.15am to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 3.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Jan 2022, 2.46pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using buried meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. It will be ongoing between Sunday 15 August 2021 and Monday 28 February 2022 in Bongil Bongil National Park. 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 Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 10 Nov 2021, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Jan 2022, 12.39pm
Safety alerts: Doon Goonge campground access
Access to Doon Goonge campground is not possible from the north on Chaelundi Road. This is due to bridge damage sustained during bushfires in the Dalmorton area. The best route is from the south via Chaelundi Road and then Quartz Road.
For more information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 31 May 2021, 4.30pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.56am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Dec 2021, 12.02pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and manufactured bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 14 June 2021 and Wednesday 30 June 2022 in:
- Everlasting Swamp National Park
- Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please remember that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 13 Dec 2021, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jan 2022, 2.10pm
Closed areas: The Junction campground
The Junction campground is closed until Monday 31 January 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 2 Nov 2021, 4.38pm to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 4.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Dec 2021, 1.38pm
Closed areas: Woolgoolga Creek picnic area closed due to collapsed road
Woolgoolga Creek picnic area is closed due to the access road collapsing as a result of flooding. The Falls walking track is also closed due to flood damage. Assessment and design works are underway, and works will be scheduled pending weather and contractor availability.
For further information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Nov 2021, 3.40pm
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The 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.
Please note:
- 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 on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Nov 2021, 3.48pm
Safety alerts: New England Wilderness Walk wet weather warning
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 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Oct 2021, 3.47pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat and manufactured bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be conducted between 1 July 2020 until Thursday 30 June 2022.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 14 Sep 2021, 12.14pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 12.15pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Oct 2021, 3.47pm
Other planned events: Notice of pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat and manufactured bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be conducted between 13 Sept 2021 until 30 June 2022.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Oct 2021, 9.07am
Closed areas: Dalmorton campground closed
Dalmorton campground is closed due to bridge damage sustained in bushfires at the northern end of Chaelundi Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 12 Jul 2021, 3.01pm to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Oct 2021, 11.40am
Other planned events: 1080 fox control and shorebird protection program - Richmond River area
From Tuesday 13 July to Friday 17 December 2021 NSW National Parks will be running a 1080 pest management program in the following parks:
- Richmond River Nature Reserve
- Broadwater National Park
- Bundjalung National Park
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 Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.40pm
Safety alerts: 4WD required for Station Creek and Pebbly Beach campgrounds
High clearance 4WD capable vehicles are required to access Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds. This includes water crossings which can change quickly dependent on local rainfall and tidal conditions.
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:
McPhillips Road is now open but Barcoongere Way is the preferred road to take
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Applies from Thu 28 Jan 2021, 1.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Jul 2021, 1.52pm
Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations
If you plan to visit Bundjalung National Park, you may experience loud aircraft noise due to RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head air weapons range in the park.
Aircraft activities may be heard and seen over Black Rocks campground and from Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
Please note:
- The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
- RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
- Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200, or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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Applies from Wed 23 Jun 2021, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.21am
Safety alerts: Grey Cliff stairs closed
The stairs at Grey Cliff are closed due to storm damage. For more information contact the local office on 02 66411500.
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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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