Applies from Wed 28 Feb 2024, 3.26pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Apr 2024, 2.10pm

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Future Closure - 6 May to 31 June 2024

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 6 May to 31 June 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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• Richmond Range National Park
  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track
  • Peacock Creek campground

Applies from Sat 13 Apr 2024, 6.18pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 6.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 6.21pm

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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• Richmond Range National Park
  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track
  • Peacock Creek campground

Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 3.25pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 6.12pm

Closed areas: Bulmers Road Closure - 4 to 30 April

Bulmers Road will be closed for repair works from 4 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 4 weeks to complet 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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• Mallanganee National Park

Applies from Mon 25 Mar 2024, 1.00am to Fri 2 Aug 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 4.04pm

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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• Cape Byron State Conservation Area
  • Cape Byron walking track

Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 4.00pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 3.59pm

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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• Cape Byron State Conservation Area
  • Cape Byron walking track

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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• Mount Jerusalem National Park

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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• Victoria Park Nature Reserve
  • Victoria Park boardwalk

Applies from Thu 8 Feb 2024, 4.18pm to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 10.22am

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure

Due to storm damage, Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl until 31 July 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway. This section of road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles in wet weather and is not suitable for heavy vehicles until slip repairs in May 2024.

• 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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• Richmond Range National Park
  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track
  • Peacock Creek campground

Applies from Thu 18 Jan 2024, 4.13pm to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 6.13pm

Closed areas: Murray Scrub Walking 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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• Richmond Range National Park
  • Peacock Creek campground
• Toonumbar National Park
  • Iron Pot Creek campground
  • Murray Scrub lookout
  • Murray Scrub walking track
  • Sherwood lookout

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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• Bundjalung National Park
  • Woody Head campground
  • Woody Head cottages and cabins

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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• Border Ranges National Park
  • Antarctic Beech picnic area
  • Bar Mountain circuit
  • Bar Mountain lookout
  • Bar Mountain picnic area
  • Blackbutt lookout picnic area
  • Booyong walking track
  • Brindle Creek picnic area
  • Brindle Creek walking track
  • Falcorostrum loop walking track
  • Forest Tops campground
  • Helmholtzia loop walking track
  • Pinnacle walk and lookout
  • Rosewood loop

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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• Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve

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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• Mebbin National Park
  • Byrrill Creek walking track

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.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Toonumbar National Park
  • Iron Pot Creek campground
  • Murray Scrub lookout
  • Murray Scrub walking track
  • Sherwood lookout

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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• Wilson Nature Reserve

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollumbin National Park
  • Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track