Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 19 April 2024, 10.02am
Applies from Mon 25 Mar 2024, 1.00am
to Fri 2 Aug 2024, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 10.01am.
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 Mon 18 Mar 2024, 4.00pm
to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 10.02am.
Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track closed between Captain Cook lookout and Brooke Drive
The section of the Cape Byron Walking Track between Captain Cooks lookout carpark and Brooke Drive is closed for maintenance from mid-April until mid-May.
Vehicle access around the Cape Byron State Conservation Reserve is 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 walk 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 NPWS office. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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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 Tue 9 Apr 2024, 8.17am to Tue 7 May 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 11.31am
Closed areas: Section of Victoria Park boardwalk closed
A section of Victoria Park boardwalk in Victoria Park Nature Reserve is closed due to storm damage. The picnic area and remainder of the boardwalk is open. Please adhere to closure signage in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sat 16 Mar 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 3.55pm
Safety alerts: Woody Head - No line marking on main entrance road
The main entrance road to Woody Head has no line marking. Please use caution, drive safely and be aware of speed bumps.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jan 2024, 3.04pm to Thu 25 Apr 2024, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 11.37am
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 29 Jun 2023, 3.47pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 7.40am
Closed parks: Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve closed
Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve is closed until Wednesday 30 June 2024 for maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
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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 Wed 10 Jan 2024, 2.20pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Apr 2024, 11.24am
Closed areas: Walking Track Closed - Wilsons Nature Reserve
The Walking track is currently closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 66270 200
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Apr 2024, 12.52pm
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: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 3.56pm
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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