Applies from Thu 1 Sep 2022, 9.57am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 10.47am

Closed parks: Parks closed due flood damage

This park is closed from Monday 2 May until  Friday 30 June 2023, due to widespread damage following rainfall and flooding in March 2022.

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are closed and impassable due to a severe rainfall/ flooding event.

This park will re-open as soon as it is safe, after assessments and remedial works occur.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Chatsworth Hill State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 16 Dec 2022, 9.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 1.12pm

Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations

If you plan to visit Bundjalung National Park, you may experience loud aircraft noise due to RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head air weapons range in the park.

Aircraft activities may be heard and seen over Black Rocks campground and from Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.

Please note:

• The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage. 
• RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
• Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.

For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200, or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Bundjalung National Park
  • Black Rocks campground
  • Jerusalem Creek paddle route
  • Jerusalem Creek walk

Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2022, 9.38am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 9.58am

Closed parks: Multiple parks closed due to hazardous conditions

The closure of this park has been extended until Tuesday 28 February 2023, due to hazardous conditions and damage from flooding and storm events.

No public access is permitted. These closures may be extended, pending completion of repair works and additional weather impacts.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Richmond River Area on 02 6632 0000.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Bundjalung State Conservation Area
• Jackywalbin State Conservation Area