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Minyon Falls guided rainforest tour

Nightcap National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 9 September 2026, 7.28pm

Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Sep 2026, 7.28pm.

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

Nightcap Range Road is closed to traffic in both directions due to a major landslip associated with the 2022 flood event. The closure affects the section of Nightcap Range Road between the Rummery Road intersection and Telephone Road trailer parking area.

Access to Minyon Falls and Rummery Park is via Minyon Falls Road only.

An estimated repair date has not been determined. For more information, please email NPWS Richmond River Area or call on 02 6627 0200.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 10 Sep 2026, 12.35pm to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 12.52pm

Closed areas: North Head Road Work Temp Closure 3pm 15/9/26 - 4:30pm 18/09/26

North Head Road in Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve will be closed for road repair and maintenance work from 3pm Tuesday 15 September to 4:30pm Friday 18 September 2026 (weather permitting).

During works the road will be closed to the public with a locked gate and signage between 3pm Tuesday 15 September to 4:30pm Friday 18 September including overnight.

People can still access the nature reserve on foot along New Brighton Beach from beach access tracks outside the reserve and access Brunswick River Picnic Area off Oyster Lease Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 66 398 300.

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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Sep 2026, 7.23am

Safety alerts: Beach access closed due to beach erosion

Coastal processes have eroded the foredune in front of the cottages, causing a dangerous drop off. The beach access tracks between Mildenhall Cottage and Imeson Cottage, and from Partridge Cottage, have been closed until further notice. Access to Clarkes Beach is via Brooke Drive and the Pass, or through the Bawaii (Captain Cook) car park and rest area.

Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Sep 2026, 7.28pm

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

Nightcap Range Road is closed to traffic in both directions due to a major landslip associated with the 2022 flood event. The closure affects the section of Nightcap Range Road between the Rummery Road intersection and Telephone Road trailer parking area.

Access to Minyon Falls and Rummery Park is via Minyon Falls Road only.

An estimated repair date has not been determined. For more information, please email NPWS Richmond River Area or call on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.51pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 8.29am

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road temporary closure

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road will be closed until approximately 18 September due to wet conditions and roadworks.

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 closed 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 Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 9.25am

Closed areas: Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe closed

Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe will be closed until further notice from Sunday 31 May 2026.

Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 1.50pm

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and summit

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit are closed until further notice. Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For up-to-date visitor information visit the Wollumbin National Park webpage.

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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/minyon-falls-guided-rainforest-tour/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Nightcap National Park in the North Coast region
  • Nightcap National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations.

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