Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 28 July 2026, 3.31pm
Applies from Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.31am
to Mon 24 Aug 2026, 9.33am.
Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jul 2026, 3.31pm.
Closed areas: Partial Track Closure - Coastal Walk (Miners south section)
A section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres National Park will be closed from Monday 10 to Monday 24 August 2026 for planned walking track maintenance. The closed section is from the southern end of Miners Beach through to the carpark on Lighthouse Road. Signs will be in place with suggested detour options.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 7.00am to Fri 21 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 8.13am
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 Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.07pm to Mon 17 Aug 2026, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 2.18pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning
Some parts of this reserve in the Lake Cathie Village area are closed for hazard reduction burning from Monday 3 August to Monday 17 August, 2026, weather dependant.
The closed area/s are:
• All areas between Lake Cathie Village Track and Raiders Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS Raiders HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6588-5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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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 Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 10.13am
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 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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