Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 3.11pm
Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 2.51pm
to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 3.11pm.
Closed areas: Googik Track partial closure
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting essential repairs and maintenance on a bridge along the Googik Track, Lake Innes Nature Reserve from Monday 2 June 2025 until Monday 30 June 2025, subject to weather conditions.
The Googik Track will be closed between Chestnut Road and Geebung Drive, and no pedestrian or bicycle access will be permitted between closure points during this time.
Visitors are advised to use Geebung Drive entrance to access the Googik Track whilst works are underway.
We understand that this closure is inconvenient, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
For further information, please contact NPWS Hastings Macleay on (02) 6588 5555 or npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 10.16am
Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather
Many national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay and surrounding areas are closed due to widespread flooding and weather impacts.
For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
For more information contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 11.33am
Other planned events: Perch Hole Road maintenance works
Roadworks will be underway on the Perch Hole Road and Perch Hole Picnic Area from Monday 26 May 2025 for several days, weather dependant. Contractors will be undertaking road grading and potholing works and there will be no public access to the site during this time.
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 9.03am
Closed parks: Lake Innes SCA closure for bridge replacement
The timber bridge on the Point Road Fire Trail in Lake Innes State Conservation Area is being replaced due to damage sustained during the 2022 flood/storm event. It requires replacement to improve the condition and safety of the creek crossing for ongoing effective fire management and visitor access.
Please note that the Point Road Fire Trail will be closed to all access during the term of the works, anticipated to commence in mid-May through to the end of June 2025, weather permitting. This trail provides the only access into Lake Innes SCA, therefore the entire reserve will be closed to all public access during the works program.
For further information and updates please contact the local NPWS Office on 6588-5555.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 1.57pm
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, 8:30-3pm.
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: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.42am
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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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 8.46am
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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