Applies from Wed 26 Aug 2026, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.55am

Other planned events: Sandon Beach closures for aerial bitou bush treatment

Sections of Sandon Beach north of Sandon River campground in Yuraygir National Park will be periodically closed from 26 August to 18 September 2026 for aerial drone spraying operations.

This program is part of a systematic weed control program targeting Bitou bush throughout Yuraygir National Park. Bitou bush will be sprayed by drone with the herbicide Metsulfuron methyl 600/kg.

The operations are weather dependent. The area may be closed for a period of up to 4 hours. This work will not affect the camping areas.

Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Sandon River campground
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 8.44am

Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts

The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:

• Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909 
• Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
• Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available

For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yuraygir National Park
  • Yuraygir coastal walk