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Applies from Wed 28 Feb 2024, 3.26pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 12.23pm
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Closure - April to June 2024
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 28 April to 31 June 2024 for flood repairs and road maintenance works. Specific dates will be provided closer to commencement of works.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed from the west via Peacock Creek Road or from the east via Sextonville Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and related walking tracks will remain closed for the duration of road works
- There will be no access to the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area during most of the closure period. Guests can contact the cabin owner regarding their stay and access requirements.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 9.00am to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Boonoo Boonoo Falls walking track and lookout closed for construction
Due to construction work to improve access on the Boonoo Boonoo Falls walking track, the track and Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout will be closed until 5pm Friday 31 May 2024. During this closure the Rockpool Ramble and River walks will remain open.
Please follow all temporary signage and instructions from staff or contractors, and do not enter closed areas of construction. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jan 2024, 3.04pm to Thu 25 Apr 2024, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 10.54am
Closed areas: Tweed Range Scenic Drive Closed - Border Ranges NP partially closed
Border Ranges National Park remains partially closed due to the damage sustained to Tweed Range Scenic Drive & Brindle Creek Loop in recent weather events. Estimate opening date has been extended until 25th April, 2024
Sheepstation Creek campground remains open and access is from Wiangaree via Lynches Creek road and Forest road only.
This closure includes Tweed Range Scenic Drive, Forest Tops campground and all day use areas accessed via Tweed Range Scenic Drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle parks office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 8 Feb 2024, 4.18pm to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Mar 2024, 9.36am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Due to ongoing wet conditions Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl until 31 July 2024 dependant.
The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway, not suitable for 2WD vehicles in wet weather. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed via Peacock Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Iron Pot Creek Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Culmarran Valley Track and Cambridge loop walk will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Guests wish to access the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area can do so from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Many local roads are still impacted by pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 3.25pm to Wed 15 May 2024, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 10.56am
Closed areas: Bulmers Road Closure - 2 to 20 April
Bulmers Road will be closed for repair works from 2 April to approximately 20 April 2024.
The closure applies to a short 100m section of road approxmately 1.5km East of Cherry Tree Road. Works will take approximately 3 weeks to completing dependant on weather.
There will be strictly no through access along the closed section of road for the duration of works. Alternative access is via the Bruxner Highway at each end of Bulmers Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 18 Jan 2024, 4.13pm to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 10.55am
Closed areas: Murray Scrub Wlaking Track closed
Murray Scrub walking track is closed due to storm damage until 30 April 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Kyogle area office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Mar 2024, 9.26am
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jan 2024, 2.54pm to Mon 8 Apr 2024, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 10.57am
Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground 4WD/AWD access only
Peacock Creek Campground is accessible by 4WD or AWD only until further notice.
Many local roads are still impacted by large pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions.
- Iron Pot Creek Road is suitable for 4WD or AWD only due to the current condition of the crossing at Toonumbar Dam
- Sextonville Road and Peacock Creek Road (western end) are only suitble for 4WD due to deep creek crossing and severe road surface damage
- The north of Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is currently closed due to hazardous conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jan 2024, 1.17pm to Sun 1 Sep 2024, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 9.25am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road closed
From 1 January 2024, Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are closed until winter 2024. Estimated re-opening dates will be provided in late April 2024.
Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.
Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore seasonally closed from late spring until late autumn dependant on rainfall during the wet season. There may also be additional closures during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 17 Aug 2022, 12.02pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 8.52am
Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed
Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, planned roadworks and ongoing pest control programs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Mar 2024, 2.49pm
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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