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Applies from Mon 17 Aug 2026, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 4.15pm
Other planned events: Notice of Threatened Species Protection Works
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting works to protect wildlife, particularly threatened shorebirds, from the 18th August 2026 to 4th October 2026.
Feral animal control will occur within Khappinghat National Park and Khappinghat Nature Reserve.
Please stay on formed tracks and trails, and don't wander into the bush during the operation period.
A reminder that domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in NPWS National Parks managed lands.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 11 Aug 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 10.45am
Other planned events: Works at Diamond Head campground
Bollard replacement works are being undertaken at Diamond Head campground. There will be some disturbance from machinery during construction hours 8am-5pm on weekdays. No work will be undertaken on weekends.
Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie 02 6588 5555 for any enquiries.
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Applies from Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 7.18am
Closed areas: Wallis Island - Facility closed
Restroom facility of this park temporary closed from Friday 27 March.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 2.39pm
Safety alerts: Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works
6 August 2026 update: Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park was graded from the northern entry point to Kylies Beach campground, in mid-July 2026. Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground, has been patched with additional gravel and is currently being graded. Grading will then continue on Crowdy Bay Road with an anticipated completion date of 14 August 2026.
The roads will remain open during works, however please be mindful of changing road conditions, heavy machinery, and workers on the road. Expect short delays, drive safely, and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers.
Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.
Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.
For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 2.35pm
Safety alerts: Greens Dump Road closed due to damaged bridge
Greens Dump Road is closed to all vehicle traffic due to damaged bridges. The road will remain closed until further notice. Access to Bird Tree Picnic Area is not affected by this road closure.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance. Please call the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555 for more information.
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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 7.00am to Fri 21 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.05am
Closed areas: Partial Closure Plomer Campground for Track Upgrade: Plomer Headland Walking Track
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:
- Sites 56-61, 73-78 and 62-64 during weekdays only inside the above period (the weekend Fri-Sun bookings will remain for those sites)
- Partial closure of Point carpark and corresponding internal campground road
- Plomer Headland Walking Track
- Signs will be in place in closed areas
- There may be some noise from machinery during this time
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 4.59pm
Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
- Barrakee SCA
- Killabakh NR
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 22 Jul 2026, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 2.00pm
Closed areas: Palmers Trail culvert replacement
Road works and culvert replacement have begun to Palmers Trail with construction machinery likely to use Duck Holes Trail which is part of the Khappinghat Crk walking track.
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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
Closed areas: Partial park closure for weed management
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 Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 2.41pm
Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk
Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and the carpark adjacent to the intersection of Lighthouse Road and Matthew Flinders Drive. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 9.35am
Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground
Visitors are advised that the fire pits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground as they were beginning to deteriorate, presenting a safety hazard to users.
Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.
Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any fire bans in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 9.03am
Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Tapin Tops National Park
The following areas within Tapin Tops National Park are closed due to flood impacts;
- Potoroo Falls (including Potoroo Road)
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.11am
Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Wallingat National Park
Multiple walking tracks in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
- Cabbage Palm & Coachwood loop track
- Double Wharf Trail
- Sugar Creek Trail
For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.11am
Other planned events: Koala Hospital Closure
Please be advised that the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital (managed by Koala Conservation Australia) next door to Roto House Historic Site will be closed for redevelopment until mid-2026.
The National Parks Roto House and its thriving café ‘Home at Roto House’ will continue to operate as normal, open 7days, 8:30-2pm.
Check out their website for upcoming events: https://www.homeatroto.com.au/
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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 9.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.59am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed
Ferny Creek Campground remains closed until further notice do to collapsed bridge
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Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 12.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: Flat Rock Lookout - Closed for Visitor Safety
Flat Rock Lookout is 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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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.51am
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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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.46am
Closed areas: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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