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Applies from Tue 7 May 2024, 2.10pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 May 2024, 2.16pm
Closed areas: Ironpot Creek campground closed May 20-24
Ironpot Creek campground will be closed for maintenenace activities from Monday 20 to Friday 24 May 2024, re-opening Saturday 25 May.
Ironpot Creek loop walk will also be closed for the duration of the works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 6 May 2024, 3.42pm to Mon 13 May 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2024, 11.29am
Closed areas: Terania Creek picnic area maintenance
Terania Creek picnic area will be closed for maintenance from 7th May until 14th May 2024. Protesters Falls walking track and boardwalk, as well as the carpark and toilets will remain open for the duration of works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville office on (02) 6627 0200
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Applies from Mon 6 May 2024, 12.20pm to Mon 20 May 2024, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 12.58pm
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closed
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is closed until Monday 13 May due to FOrecast wet weather. The following areas are inaccessible and therefore closed:
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- Cambridge Plateau picnic area
- Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
- Culmaran loop trail
- Culmaran Valley track
There is no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road.
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 28 Feb 2024, 3.26pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2024, 11.30am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Future Closure - 20 May to 31 June 2024
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 20 May to 31 June 2024 for land slip repairs. Additional closures will apply for subsequent surface repair works with specific dates to 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 Thu 11 Jan 2024, 1.17pm to Sun 1 Sep 2024, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2024, 8.04am
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 date is early June due to ongoing wet weather.
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 Thu 18 Jan 2024, 4.13pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 May 2024, 4.02pm
Closed areas: Murray Scrub Walking Track closed until 1 June 2024
Murray Scrub walking track is closed due to storm damage until 1 June 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Kyogle area office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 1 May 2024, 2.36pm to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 May 2024, 7.49am
Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs
Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 6th May 2024 until 13th July 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.
Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.
We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Mon 25 Mar 2024, 1.00am to Fri 2 Aug 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 May 2024, 7.08am
Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track closed between Lighthouse and Wategos beach
The section of the Cape Byron walking track between Wategos Beach (east) and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse will be closed for maintenance work until August 2024.
Vehicle access around the Cape Byron State Conservation Reserve will not be affected. Vehicles can access the Pass and Palm Valley picnic area, Wategos Beach, and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse.
Visitors can safely walk to the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse via:
- Lee Lane to the Tallow Ridge Walking Track, or
- Lighthouse Road down-road
Visitors may choose to along Clarkes Beach to access the Pass and the Palm Valley picnic area. The section of the walking track between the Palm Valley picnic area and Wategos Beach (west) remains open.
This closure is to improve accessibility and ensure visitor safety. For more information, please contact the local office. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 13 Apr 2024, 6.18pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 6.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 6.21pm
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 Apr 2024, 1.46pm to Fri 24 May 2024, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 2.04pm
Closed areas: Trail Maintenance Whiskey Creek Trail Mount Jerusalem National Park
Trail maintenance is underway on Whiskey Creek Trail in Mount Jerusalem National Park and is not not open to members of the public. Park visitors should anticipate earth moving equipment working on access roads.
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Applies from Thu 8 Feb 2024, 4.18pm to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2024, 8.02am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Due to storm damage, Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl until 31 July 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway. This section of road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles in wet weather and is not suitable for heavy vehicles until slip repairs in May 2024.
- 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 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 11.50am
Closed areas: Byrrill Creek walking track closed
Byrrill Creek walking track is closed due to landslips and erosion following severe rainfall.
An alternative walking track is now available. Visitors can access this 3km return track from behind the camp kitchen in Cutters Camp campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6670 8600.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 May 2024, 3.31pm
Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) Summit track and Aboriginal Place closed
Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.
Please note Mount Warning Road is flood damaged and has traffic control in place. Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.
Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the Aboriginal Place remains closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information visit our webpage at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/wollumbin-national-park. For up to date visitor information check www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wollumbin-national-park
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Applies from Wed 19 Oct 2022, 8.57am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Apr 2024, 10.02am
Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
North Rocks Road is closed until Sunday 30 June 2024. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
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