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Group camping retreats in the Border Ranges

Border Ranges National Park

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.00pm to Fri 18 Oct 2024, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 11.05am

Closed areas: Eastern Fire Break and Perlite Road Closures

Eastern Fire Break and Perlite Road in Nightcap National Park is closed for hazardous tree maintenance from Tuesday 15 October to Thursday 17 October 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200 npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.29am to Tue 15 Oct 2024, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.34am

Closed areas: Historic Nightcap Walking Track Closure

Historic Nightcap walking track in Nightcap National Park is closed for hazardous tree maintenance from Monday 14 October to Wednesday 16 October 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Alstonville NPWS office 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 9.00am to Wed 16 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 8.51am

Other planned events: Caution - Mooball National Park road repairs

Caution - Mooball National Park is having road repairs and maintenance from Monday 14 October 2024 to Thursday 17 October 2024. The occasional heavy plant will be operating on Cooradilla Road and Palmvale Spur Road. Please drive to road conditions.

 

For more information, contact NPWS Tweed Byron Area Office. E: npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au or Tweed Byron Area Office 6639 8300

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 1.47am to Mon 25 Nov 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 3.25pm

Closed areas: Broken Head NR Three sisters walking track closed for remediation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 14th October to Monday 25th November 2024 while remediation works are taking place along The Three Sisters Walking Track.

The closed areas are:

  • Three Sister Walking Track, entire track
  • Kings Beach Carpark, with no access to Kings Beach
  • Helicopter operations will be taking place with the first on the 16th October2024

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 11.23am to Mon 21 Oct 2024, 11.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 11.25am

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Drive partial Closure

Cambridge Plateau drive is closed from Cambridge day use area north to Peacock Creek Road due to weather conditions. Peacock Creek campground remains open and can be accessed by 4WD only via Sextonville Road and Peacock Road. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 2.58pm to Fri 18 Oct 2024, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 3.03pm

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Murray Scrub Closed

Some areas of this park are closed due to recent weather event. The closed areas are:

  • Coxs Road
  • Toonumbar Forest Drive
  • Sherwood lookout
  • Murray Scrub lookout

Ironpot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track remain open.

These closures are weather dependent and may be extended. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Thu 3 Oct 2024, 9.40am to Fri 25 Oct 2024, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 7.32am

Closed areas: Byan Yangala loop closed

Byan Yangala loop is closed until 2pm Friday 25th October due to the recent weather event. Closed areas include Yelgun Kyoomgun and Weeun Weeun campgrounds. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Thu 26 Sep 2024, 1.25pm to Thu 17 Oct 2024, 5.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 6.40am

Closed areas: Whiskey Creek walking track - Closed due to storm damage

The following areas are closed from 30 September and 17 October due to storm damage:

  • Whiskey Creek Walking Track

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Mon 30 Sep 2024, 1.32pm to Fri 25 Oct 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.27am

Closed areas: Yelgun Kyoomgun & Weeun Weenun Campground Closed

Yelgun Kyoomgun & Weeun Weeun Campgrounds within Nightcap NP are closed until 2pm Friday 25th October due to the recent weather event.  Closed Area includes the Byan Yangala Loop walk.  These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2024, 6.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 6.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 7.20am

Safety alerts: Toonumbar Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are dry weather access only for 2WD vehicles.

For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2024, 6.31pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 6.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 7.21am

Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only

Cambridge Plateu Forest Drive access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.

We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Fri 6 Sep 2024, 4.04pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 7.34am

Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - Roadside mulching operations

Roadside vegetation mulching will take place along Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive from Monday 9 September for 2 to 6 weeks, weather dependant.

The road will remain open with drivers urged to drive with caution and adhere to all signage and directions. 

Wide vehicles (trucks & wide trailers) may have limited access during this time and should contact the Kyogle Office on 02 6632 0000 to confirm thru access and access to Mount Babyl.

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 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 9.29am

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 Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.08pm to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.27am

Closed parks: Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve closed

Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve is closed until Friday 30 October 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 Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.28am

Closed parks: 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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 7.38am

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 December 2024. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Mon 18 Nov 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 8.15am

Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs

Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16th September 2024 until 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.

 

Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.

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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 8.07am

Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed

Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees and related works.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Mon 19 Aug 2024, 8.00am to Sun 20 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 8.47am

Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 19 August to 20 October 2024 on the following reserves:

  • Bald Rock National Park
  • Barool National Park
  • Basket Swamp National Park
  • Bluff River Nature Reserve
  • Boonoo Boonoo National Park
  • Butterleaf National Park
  • Capoompeta National Park
  • Cathedral Rock National Park
  • Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Kings Plains National Park
  • Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
  • Kwiambal National Park
  • Maryland National Park
  • Nullamanna National Park
  • Nymboida National Park
  • Severn River Nature Reserve
  • Torrington State Conservation Area
  • Warra National Park
  • Washpool National Park
  • Washpool State Conservation Area

The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.06am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 8.17am

Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed

Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, planned roadworks and ongoing pest control programs. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, South Haystack Feeder Road and Pocupar Road are management trails only with only authorised vehicles permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Sep 2024, 8.54am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/group-camping-retreats-in-the-border-ranges/local-alerts

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