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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 3.25pm to Wed 15 May 2024, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.03am
Closed areas: Bulmers Road Closure - 2 to 20 April
Bulmers Road will be closed for repair works from 2 April to approximately 20 April 2024.
The closure applies to a short 100m section of road approxmately 1.5km East of Cherry Tree Road. Works will take approximately 3 weeks to completing dependant on weather.
There will be strictly no through access along the closed section of road for the duration of works. Alternative access is via the Bruxner Highway at each end of Bulmers Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 28 Feb 2024, 3.26pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.02am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Closure - April to May 2024
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 2 April to mid-May 2024 for flood repairs and road maintenance works. Specific dates will be provided closer to commencement of works.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed from the west via Peacock Creek Road or from the east via Sextonville Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and related walking tracks will remain closed for the duration of road works
- There will be no access to the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area during most of the closure period. Guests can contact the cabin owner regarding their stay and access requirements.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 18 Jan 2024, 4.13pm to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 10.09am
Closed areas: Murray Scrub Wlaking Track closed
Murray Scrub walking track is closed due to storm damage until 30 April 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Kyogle area office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 7.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 3.04pm
Other planned events: Trail Maintenance Mount Jerusalem National Park
Trail maintenance is underway on Pearson Trail and Agarti Trail in Mt Jerusalem National Park. Park visitors should anticipate earthmoving equipment working on access roads and associated short delays.
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Applies from Sat 16 Mar 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 12.04pm
Safety alerts: Woody Head - No line marking on main entrance road
Woody Head main entrance road has changed road conditions - no line marking. Take care and drive safely, caution speed bumps.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 4.00pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Cape Byron Walking Track - Captain Cook Lookout to Brooke Drive
The popular Cape Byron Walking Track requires maintenance work to improve accessibility and safety for visitors. Section of the walking track will be closed between:
- Captain Cook’s Lookout and Brooke Drive
Vehicle access to the Cape Byron Lighthouse will not be affected.
Visitors can safely walk to the Cape Byron Lighthouse via:
- Lee Lane to the Tallow Ridge Trail, and/or
- Lighthouse road down-road
Visitors may choose to walk along Clarkes Beach to access the Pass and Palm Valley Day Use Area. The walking track from Palm Valley Day Use Area to Wategos Beach remains open.
Vehicle access to Wategos Beach will not be affected.
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Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 6.00am to Thu 21 Mar 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 9.04am
Closed parks: Park closed due to aerial pest control operation
Tabbimoble Swamp Nature Reserve, Bungawalbin National Park, Bungawalbin State Conservation Area and Bundjalung State Conservation Area will be closed from 8am, Monday 18 March to 5pm, Thursday 21 March for an aerial pest control operation. This program will target pigs. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS Office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2023, 3.47pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2024, 8.03am
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 29 Feb 2024, 4.33pm to Fri 22 Mar 2024, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Mar 2024, 10.25am
Closed areas: Parts of Park closed due to aerial pest control operation
Bundjalung National Park is closed from 6am, Monday 18 March to 6pm, Friday 22 March 2024 for an aerial pest control operation. The areas closed include Ten Mile Beach, Ferry Crossing and the Esk River. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Grafton national park office 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jan 2024, 3.04pm to Mon 1 Apr 2024, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 9.55am
Closed areas: Tweed Range Scenic Drive Closed - Border Ranges NP partially closed
Border Ranges National Park is partially closed due to the damage sustained to Tweed Range Scenic Drive & Brindle Creek Loop in recent weather events. Estimate opening date is 31st March 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 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 9.48am
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 7 Feb 2024, 2.37pm to Wed 20 Mar 2024, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2024, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Blackrocks-Mibanbah campground closed for aerial pest program
Mibanbah-Blackrocks campground will be closed from 10am, Sunday 17 March to 2pm, Wednesday 20 March for scheduled aerial pest control program in Bundjalung National Park. The campground is being closed for the safety of the public during the operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 8 Feb 2024, 4.18pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Mar 2024, 9.24am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Due to ongoing wet conditions Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl until Saturday 23 March 2024 dependant on actual rainfall and on ground conditions. The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed via Peacock Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Iron Pot Creek Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Culmarran Valley Track and Cambridge loop walk will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Guests wish to access the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area can do so from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Many local roads are still impacted by pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jan 2024, 2.54pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Mar 2024, 9.23am
Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground 4WD/AWD access only
Peacock Creek Campground is accessible by 4WD or AWD only until further notice.
Many local roads are still impacted by large pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions.
- Iron Pot Creek Road is suitable for 4WD or AWD only due to the current condition of the crossing at Toonumbar Dam
- Sextonville Road and Peacock Creek Road (western end) are only suitble for 4WD due to deep creek crossing and severe road surface damage
- The north of Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is currently closed due to hazardous conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jan 2024, 1.17pm to Sun 1 Sep 2024, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 9.25am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road closed
From 1 January 2024, Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are closed until winter 2024. Estimated re-opening dates will be provided in late April 2024.
Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jan 2024, 2.20pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2024, 8.03am
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 4 Mar 2024, 10.14am
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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