Last reviewed: Wed 15 July 2026, 4.06pm
Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2026, 3.57pm to Thu 20 Aug 2026, 4.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 4.06pm.
Way Way Creek Rd Closed for Nambucca Valley Council Bridge Work until 20 August.
All roads and trails in Yarriabini National Park can still be accessed via Rosewood Rd from the west, or North Kinki Spur Rd off Grassy Head Rd from the east.
Applies from Sat 8 Aug 2026, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 6.34pm
There is a fire in this park called Bottle Creek, Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 11.11am to Thu 29 Jun 2028, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 1.35pm
There is an additional access to the Wonga walk. This access track is a 2-minute walk from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, along Lyrebird Lane.
The temporary access track is surfaced with non-slip rubber mat. Please note that the track is steep and uneven in sections, making it unsuitable for prams, wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 7.48pm to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 7.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 8.05pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 6 August 2026 to 28 February 2027. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve and Bongil Bongil National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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 Coffs Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 7.46am to Mon 17 Aug 2026, 4.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 12.17pm
Bindarray Picnic Area is closed to the public from Monday 6 July to Monday 3rd August due to construction works.
There will be no access possible via vehicle or pedestrians during this time.
The closed area is from the gate at the northern end of Jersery Bull Rd (near junction with Pine Rd) and south to Bindarray Picnic Area.
There is no change to any access to Pine Rd.
Construction of a new pedestrian suspension bridge across the Urumbilium River near Bindarray Picnic Area will provide improved access to the site once works are completed.
This project is part of the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, which will provide a new public walking track from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre to Bindarray Picnic Area.
Any enquiries, please call NPWS Coffs on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 6.00am to Mon 17 Aug 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 11.06am
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Monday 3 August to Monday 17 August 2026. The closed area/s are:
Access to Smoky Cape Lighthouse and Smoky Campground will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 7.00am to Fri 21 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 8.13am
Some sites of this campground are closed from Monday 3rd August to Friday 21st August 2026 while Plomer Headland walking track is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.58pm
Cockerawombeeba Road is closed due to a large tree fall, located approximately 2km south of North Plateau Road intersection. Plateau Beech Campground remains accessible from Hastings Forest Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jul 2026, 3.01pm
West End Trail in New England National Park is permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 11.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 6.34pm
Please be advised Sid Burke Rest Area is closed until further notice.
Emergency works are being undertaken to fix vandalised amenities building.
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Applies from Mon 27 Jul 2026, 3.53pm to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 4.03pm
Weed spraying for bindi and broadleaf (using Dicamba) will be carried out in Arakoon NP including walking tracks and some visitor areas from 27 July to 14 August 2026.
Spraying will occur when weather conditions are favourable.
Signage will be in place during weed spraying activities.
Please call our local office if you have any questions 02 6561 6700
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 8.00am to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 9.43am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning to undertake important weed control in Barrie's Bay north from the Point Plomer Campground between Monday 20th July and Friday 28th August 2026.
The program is designed to reduce infestations of invasive weeds species such as bitou bush, lantana, senna and morning glory. The team will be using Grazon, Metsulfuron and Glysophate.
Spray dates are weather dependant.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the spraying locations during spraying operations. Access along walking tracks to the beach may be impacted on this day.
Please contact the Kempsey NPWS Office on (02) 6561 6700 for more information.
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Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 12.55pm
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2026, 3.57pm to Thu 20 Aug 2026, 4.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 4.06pm
Way Way Creek Rd Closed for Nambucca Valley Council Bridge Work until 20 August.
All roads and trails in Yarriabini National Park can still be accessed via Rosewood Rd from the west, or North Kinki Spur Rd off Grassy Head Rd from the east.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2026, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Jul 2026, 10.23am
The timber bridge which provides access from Urumbilum Falls Carpark east across Urumbilum Creek to the Urumbilum Falls Day Use Area is closed.
This closure is necessary due to the surface fill on this elevated timber bridge eroding, causing it to be unsafe for walkers.
For alternate access, options are to use the shallow road ford adjacent (only in times of low water flow), or alternatively consider the flagged walking track to access Urumbilum Falls.
NPWS will be rerouting and improving the walking track access to Urumbilum Falls as part of the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk over the next two years. This project is already planned and funded, with on-ground work underway in other sectors.
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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 2.47pm
The Scrub Bird and Brushy Mountain walking tracks are closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.
Both walks depart from Brushy Mountain Campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 8.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 4.29pm
Lyrebird Link track closed. Temporary access to walks via a steep detour.
The Lyrebird Link ramp to the walking tracks from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has been closed to address safety risks. Temporary access to the walks via a short steep detour (18 degrees or 1 in 3) is unsuitable for mobility impaired visitors and prams. This will be the only available walk access until the Glade reopens. Please ask at the information counter for advice and directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 or Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.39am
Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed as the bridge was removed due to damage. A new bridge will be built in its place, please see below link for details.
The bridge crossing provides access:
If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:
Green Bluff is still 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.
Read more about the bridge replacement. https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/projects-and-public-notices/projects/moonee-beach-pedestrian-bridge
Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 9.09am
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 6700.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 9.47am
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.08am
Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Pest animal control shooting operations will also occur in these areas
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise in areas that are closed for public access.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.35am
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 Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 9.08am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/yarriabini-lookout/local-alerts
Yarriabini National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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