Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 14 March 2025, 3.20pm
Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm
to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 3.20pm.
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, many national parks on the far North Coast are closed until Monday 24 March due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.00am
to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 12.41pm.
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to severe weather impacts
The following areas are closed until Monday March 24 due to impacts from severe weather:
- Forest Tops campground, Border Ranges National Park
- Iron Pot Creek campground, Toonumbar National Park
- Peacock Creek campground, Richmond Range National Park
- Rummery Park campground, Whian Whian State Conservation Area
- Sheepstation Creek campground, Border Ranges National Park
- Weeun Weeun campground, Nightcap NP
- Yelgun Kyoomgun, Nightcap NP
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4.48pm to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 4.04pm
Closed areas: Part park closure due to damage from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
The following areas are closed until 21 March due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
- Kings Beach walking track
- Walk on Water walking track
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2.48pm to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Mar 2025, 1.20pm
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, many national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until Friday 21 March due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 3.20pm
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, many national parks on the far North Coast are closed until Monday 24 March due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.40pm
Closed areas: Mebbin Forest Road and Cadel Road Closed for road work tree clearing
The through roads in Mebbin National Park (Mebbin Forest Road and Cadel Road) will be closed for hazardous tree removal and road repair on Friday 14 March 2025 due to heavy rainfall and damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 12.41pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to severe weather impacts
The following areas are closed until Monday March 24 due to impacts from severe weather:
- Forest Tops campground, Border Ranges National Park
- Iron Pot Creek campground, Toonumbar National Park
- Peacock Creek campground, Richmond Range National Park
- Rummery Park campground, Whian Whian State Conservation Area
- Sheepstation Creek campground, Border Ranges National Park
- Weeun Weeun campground, Nightcap NP
- Yelgun Kyoomgun, Nightcap NP
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 10.35am to Mon 17 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 7.58am
Closed parks: Moore Park NR Closed
Moore Park NR is closed due to current weather conditions. This closure will remain, unless otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on (02) 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6632 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000)
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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.28am
Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks
The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.
The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.
Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 8.12am
Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 2025. 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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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and summit closed
Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.
Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.
Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit remain 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 Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 7.56am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Coxs Road Closure
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until winter 2025. Estimated re-opening date is June following completion of maintenance works.
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.
This closure will affect the following areas:
- Murray Scrub Lookout
- Sherwood Lookout
Iron Pot Creek Campground and Murray Scrub Walking track can be accessed via Murray Scrub Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 10.06am
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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