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Thomson Cottage

Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area

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Current alerts in this area

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Applies from Tue 6 Oct 2026, 11.28am to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2026, 1.06pm

Closed areas: Walgun Cape Byron Walking Track Section Closure - Palm Valley to Wategos

The section of Walgun Cape Byron Walking Track between Palm Valley and Wategos will be temporarily closed to through walkers due to urgent retaining wall repairs and maintenance from:

7:30AM Wednesday 7 October to 3:00PM Friday 9 October 2026.

NPWS apologises for any inconvenience while we undertake these works.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6639 8300.

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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Sep 2026, 7.23am

Safety alerts: Beach access closed due to beach erosion

Coastal processes have eroded the foredune in front of the cottages, causing a dangerous drop off. The beach access tracks between Mildenhall Cottage and Imeson Cottage, and from Partridge Cottage, have been closed until further notice. Access to Clarkes Beach is via Brooke Drive and the Pass, or through the Bawaii (Captain Cook) car park and rest area.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/thomson-cottage/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
    • Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area is open all hours, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
    • Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn is open 8am to sunset.
    • The Maritime Museum in the former Lighthouse Keeper’s office at the base of the lighthouse is open 10am to 4pm daily.
    • Opening before 8am for events or disabled access can be arranged by prior notice – contact NPWS Byron Bay office during business hours 02 6639 8300.

  • Park entry fees:

    Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn and Information Centre: $10 per vehicle per hour/$4 per hour motorcycles. Maximum 1 hour per vehicle per calendar day, including all NPWS annual passholders.

    Bawaii rest area, Cosy Corner, and The Pass: $5 per vehicle/motorcycle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Walgun Cape Byron Information Centre.

    Coach entry: $30 per coach up to 30 seats; $57 per coach 31 to 43 seats; $94 per coach 44 seats and over.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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