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Applies from Sun 9 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2026, 4.15pm
Hazard reduction burns: Geebung & Workshop HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 09/08/2026. The fire is called Geebung & Workshop HR. 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 Sun 9 Aug 2026, 11.26am to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 11.36am
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning
Some parts of this reserve are closed for hazard reduction burning from Sunday 9 August to Tuesday 11 August 2026. The closed areas are:
- Googik Track & Boundary Trail from the Chestnut Fire Trail gate near Lake Road, through to the Powerline Trail near St Columba Anglican School
- Both entries to the Googik Track from Geebung Drive
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS Geebung & Workshop HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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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
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning
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:
- Borefields Trail
- All areas between Borefields Trail, Arakoon Road and Lighthouse Road
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
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 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.
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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
Safety alerts: Weed Spraying on park roads and visitor areas
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
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 Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 9.09am
Closed parks: Yessabah Reserve Permanently Closed
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 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 Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.08am
Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads
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:
- Wittigs Road
- parts of Stockyard Creek Road
- Seams Road
- Jacks Road
- Buds Crossing Road
Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete.
Construction works have included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- building the fence
- installing bridge and culvert crossings.
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
Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Mermaid Pools
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 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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