Last reviewed: Sun 8 December 2019, 8.46pm
Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Dec 2019, 8.46pm.
There is a fire in this park called Myall Creek Rd. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 12.43pm.
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Fri 22 Nov 2019, 4.30pm to Tue 10 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 3.57pm.
This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Myall Creek Rd fire.
Woody Head campground is expected to reopen on Wednesday 11 December 2019.
For more information, call 1300 072 757 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Dec 2019, 8.46pm
There is a fire in this park called Myall Creek Rd. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 1.53pm to Tue 10 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 3.57pm
This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This park is expected to reopen on Wednesday 11 December 2019. For more information, please call 1300 072 757 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 12.26pm to Fri 20 Dec 2019, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 3.57pm
This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 1300 072 757 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 12.43pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Fri 22 Nov 2019, 4.30pm to Tue 10 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 3.57pm
This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Myall Creek Rd fire.
Woody Head campground is expected to reopen on Wednesday 11 December 2019.
For more information, call 1300 072 757 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 8 Jul 2019, 8.30am to Fri 20 Dec 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Aug 2019, 8.05am
NSW National Parks will run a 1080 fox baiting program in this park from Monday 8 July to Friday 20 December 2019. Where wild dogs are detected during these programs, they will also be controlled. Signs will be located at entrances to reserves where baits have been laid.
Dogs are not permitted in national parks or nature reserves. Please be aware of these control programs and keep domestic pets to designated pet exercise areas. Avoid bait stations and/or ejectors at all times.
These programs are priority initiatives of the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan to protect breeding threatened shorebirds.
For more information please call the local NPWS area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Wed 10 Apr 2019, 4.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2019, 2.34pm
There have been recent roadworks around Black Rocks campground. These roadworks include newly graded road and repair of existing speed bumps.
Visitors are reminded to travel at the recommended signposted speed limit for the safety of other visitors. The speed bumps are in place to reduce traffic speed given the number of other visitors in the campground.
Small vehicles should exercise caution when crossing speed bumps.
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 12 Jul 2018, 9.49am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 8.52am
Access to Black Rocks campground from the Pacific Highway via The Gap Road has changed.
The turnoff to The Gap Road has permanently closed as part of the Pacific Highway upgrade. Access to The Gap Road is now via Tuckombil Road, which runs parallel to the highway.
The turnoff to Tuckombil Road is 2km south of the southern end of the town of Woodburn. Follow Tuckombil Road south for 1.8km, then turn left onto The Gap Road. Black Rocks campground is 20km south along The Gap Road.
Please drive slowly along The Gap Road because it is unsealed.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jul 2017, 7.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 8.58am
Visitors to Black Rocks campground should expect to encounter large trucks on The Gap Road. This is part of a major project to remove a sand mining tailings stockpile from the park and restore the area to a natural ecosystem. Park visitors are asked to slow down and exercise caution while driving along The Gap Road. No works associated with this project will be undertaken on weekends, public holidays or NSW school holidays. The truck movements are expected to continue until June 2020. For more information or to report any incidents please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2017, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.15pm
Some areas of this park are temporarily closed due to storm damage until further notice. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2015, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.14pm
Attention for campers at Black Rocks regarding periodic aircraft noise over the campground. The Department of Defence has a training area within Bundjalung National Park north of Black Rocks campground. Aircraft may fly over the campground from time to time. Please ring 1300 333 3623 or consult the Department of Defence website for more information.
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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2014, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.15pm
Gumma Garra pedestrian bridge is closed due to safety issues until further notice. The walking tracks at Gumma Garra will not be accessible until the bridge is repaired. For more information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2014, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.14pm
Partial closure. No 4WD beach access from Black Rocks campground. Due to significant storm damage, the 4WD beach access at Black Rocks campground is closed. Vehicles may still drive along Ten Mile Beach north from the Shark Bay 4WD beach access, but cannot exit at Black Rocks.There are no other beach access points on Ten Mile Beach other than Shark Bay 4WD beach access. No 4WD access north of Black Rocks campground.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/canoeing-paddling-experiences/esk-river-paddle-route/local-alerts
Bundjalung National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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