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Applies from Fri 25 Jun 2021, 11.05am to Sun 4 Jul 2021, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jun 2021, 2.11pm
Closed areas: Cape Byron Lighthouse tours cancelled
Cape Byron Lighthouse and Museum are currently closed for essential maintenance, and tours have been cancelled.
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Applies from Thu 17 Jun 2021, 12.35pm to Mon 16 Aug 2021, 12.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jun 2021, 2.05pm
Other planned events: Campsites and walking track temporary closure
Some parts of Black Rocks campground will be closed temporarily while Jerusalem Creek walk is being upgraded.
The closed areas are:
- Jerusalem Creek walk - closed Tuesday 10 August to Friday 13 August 2021
- Jerusalem Creek remote campsites 50 and 51 in Black Rocks campground precinct - closed Sunday 8 August to Monday 16 August 2021
Sites 1 to 49 in Black Rocks campground precinct will remain open. Jerusalem Creek paddle route will remain open.
Please comply with signage and directions from NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call the NPWS Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jan 2021, 1.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jun 2021, 2.04pm
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.
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Applies from Sun 11 Apr 2021, 8.18am to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jun 2021, 1.54pm
Closed areas: Access to Rummery Park campground
Access into Rummery Park campground is via Nightcap Range Road (via Durroughby) only. Due to upgrade works at the Minyon Falls precinct, Minyon Drive is closed and will remain closed until the end of September 2021.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Mon 17 May 2021, 9.35am to Fri 16 Jul 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jun 2021, 1.46pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bridge repairs
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 17 May to Friday 16 July 2021 while 3 bridges are replaced.
The closed areas are:
- Telephone Road (south)
- Tugun Road (north)
- Tugun Road (south)
There will be no access through these areas during operations, for public and contractor safety. Access to the multi-use trail network is still available from Telephone Road (north).
The areas will reopen once the works on each bridge is complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 18 Jun 2021, 9.01am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jun 2021, 1.25pm
Closed areas: Byrrill Creek walking track - section closed
Some parts of Byrrill Creek walking track and its extension in Mebbin National Park will be closed from Monday 21 June to Friday 30 July 2021, while the track is being extended and upgraded.
The following areas will remain open:
- All main visitor areas
- Cutters Camp campground and picnic area
Signs will be in place around the closed areas.
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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.35pm to Fri 9 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 2.55pm
Closed parks: Wollumbin National Park closed
Wollumbin National Park is closed due to significant safety issues on Wollumbin Summit track. An update will be provided in the next 4-6 weeks, following further assessment and consultation.
Some of the best views of Wollumbin can be found along Pinnacle walk and lookout in Border Ranges National Park. You can also try Goorgana walking track or Pholis Gap walking track in nearby Nightcap National Park, or Best of All lookout at Queensland’s Springbrook National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 7.00am to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 2.00pm
Closed areas: Minyon Falls precinct closed
Minyon Falls precinct and Minyon Grass picnic area are closed for upgrades from Monday 1 March 2021 to Thursday 30 September 2021.
The closed areas include:
- Minyon Falls picnic area (including Minyon Falls lookout)
- Minyon Grass picnic area
- Minyon loop walking track and all access points to the track
- Boggy Creek track
Access to Rummery Park campground will be via Nightcap Range Road. Signs will be in place around the closed areas.
With the exception of the closed tracks, the multi-use trail network will still be accessible from the Telephone Road trailer carpark via Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2020, 2.13pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.23am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jun 2021, 2.23pm
Safety alerts: Limited access through Iron Pot Creek Road
Sections of Iron Pot Creek Road through Richmond Range State Forest are in very poor condition and impassable without a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. There is no through access to Toonumbar National Park from Richmond Range National Park via Iron Pot Creek Road. Therefore:
- To access Peacock Creek campground, 2WD vehicles must use Sextonville Road. High-clearance 4WDs can also use Peacock Creek Road. There is no access via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive as it remains closed until July 2021.
- To access Iron Pot Creek campground use Murray Scrub Road via Kyogle only.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2020, 3.32pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jun 2021, 2.13pm
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road closed
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until further notice. This includes Murray Scrub and Sherwood lookouts. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jun 2021, 12.34pm to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jun 2021, 12.06pm
Closed areas: Walk on Water boardwalk closed
Sections of the Walk on Water walking track are closed until further notice due to structural failure. Access to other areas of the boardwalk remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 3.07pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jun 2021, 1.17pm
Closed areas: Murray Scrub walking track closed
Murray Scrub walking track is closed for maintenance works. This track will remain closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Kyogle area office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.09pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 3.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 May 2021, 1.49pm
Closed areas: 4WD vehicle beach access via Richmond River Nature Reserve closed
4WD vehicle beach access via Richmond River Nature Reserve will be closed as of Wednesday 31 March 2021. Recreational vehicles are prohibited from entering the reserve from this date.
This follows the multi-tenure closure of South Ballina Beach to recreational vehicles by Crown Lands, Richmond Valley Council, Ballina Shire Council and NPWS, due to ongoing concerns about public safety and impacts to the environment and Aboriginal heritage values. For more information see this document.
Pedestrian access to the beach via Richmond River Nature Reserve will remain unrestricted. Secured vehicle access will be maintained for emergency services, commercial fishers, Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council and Bandjalang Aboriginal Corporation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information on the closure of Richmond River Nature Reserve to recreational vehicles, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 8.44am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 9.02am
Closed areas: Eastern park entrance to Border Ranges National Park closed
The eastern end of the Tweed Range Scenic Drive at Barkers Vale is currently closed due to a landslip affecting part of the road near Bar Mountain. The road is closed between this entrance and the Bar Mountain picnic area. Visitors can only access the Tweed Range Scenic Drive from the western end of the park via Wiangaree.
All other campgrounds, lookouts and picnic areas remain open. The Brindle Creek Loop Road is open. Part of the Brindle Creek walking track is currently closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 3.08pm
Closed areas: Bar Mountain circuit and lookout closed
Bar Mountain circuit and lookout are closed for maintenance until further notice. Bar Mountain picnic area remains open.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 18 Sep 2020, 10.19am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Nov 2020, 12.53pm
Closed areas: South Ballina Break Wall Road closed
The South Ballina Break Wall Road entrance is closed at Mobbs Bay until Wednesday 30 June 2021 due to traffic safety risks. Public vehicle access to South Break Wall is now prohibited. Walkers and cyclists can still access the closed section of road to get to the beach and break wall. Vehicles can still drive to the Mobbs Bay area within Richmond River Nature Reserve.
Please follow the directions of all signage and do not park in front of the boom gate as the area needs to be accessible for emergency service vehicles. A review of the closure will be undertaken at 30 June 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville office 02 6627 0200.
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