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Last reviewed: Wed 10 June 2026, 8.07pm
Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am
to Fri 3 Jul 2026, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 9.31am.
Other planned events: Mount Jerusalem National Park road maintenance
Essential roadworks will be happening in Mount Jerusalem National Park from Monday 15 June to Friday 3 July 2026. The effected roads and trails are:
- Hughes Trail
- Middle Ridge Road
- Main Arm Road
- Manns Road
Roadworks will happen on weekdays between 7am and 5pm. Expect short delays during these times.
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control staff. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am
to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 8.07pm.
Other planned events: Changed access to walking tracks due to flood restoration
Please travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek and Manns Roads to access the following locations:
- Mount Jerusalem Central trails
- Unicorn Falls walking track
- Whiskey Creek walk
- Gidjuum Gulganyi walk
Byron Shire Council is currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley, expected to be completed by mid 2026.
These works include the restoration and repair of culverts and causeways along Main Arm Road, which is the main vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem National Park when approaching from Mullumbimby. Byron Shire Council have advised that Main Arm Road should only be used by local traffic.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 11.52am
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 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 Wed 3 Jun 2026, 12.14pm to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 12.16pm
Other planned events: Fire trail maintenance in Billinudgel Nature Reserve
Essential maintenance works will be undertaken on the following fire trails:
- Quarry Trail
- Central Trail
- Optus Trail
Heavy machinery will be operating in the area. Please follow the directions of the NPWS contractors and comply with all signage.
Works will be undertaken Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
For more information please phone the NPWS Byron Bay Office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Sun 10 May 2026, 7.46am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 4.34pm
Closed areas: Tweed Range Scenic Drive partial closure & Brindle Creek Loop road
Tweed Range Scenic Drive is temporarily closed for Vegetation maintenance from 6pm Sunday 22nd June until 830am Saturday 4th July 2026. The Closure will be between the Pinnacle lookout and Bar Mtn picnic area, this includes Blackbutts day use area.
The below areas will remain OPEN and access will be from the Western entrance only via Lynches Creek road, Wiangaree.
- Sheepstation Campground
- Forest Tops Campground
- Brindle Creek Loop
- Antarctic Beech picnic area
- Walking tracks associated with these areas will remain open
- The Pinnacle Lookout
These works are weather dependent and may be extended if required.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the Kyogle National Parks office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 7 May 2026, 2.28pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 4.24pm
Closed areas: Brindle Creek Loop Road Closure
Brindle Creek Loop Road will be closed until 830am Saturday 20 June 2026 for vegetation maintenance.
Areas affected by this closure are:-
- Antarctic Beech picnic area
- Helmholtzia walking track
- Red Cedar walking track
- Brindle Creek picnic area
- Brindle Creek walking track
These works are weather dependent and closure may extend if required.
Please check the website for any changes. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 10.07am
Other planned events: Road closure - Black Rock Road closed for maintenance and sealing
Planned roadworks will be taking place on Tuesday 9th June until Friday 19th June in Tyagarah Nature Reserve.
Closure of Black Rocks Road
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 1.32pm to Thu 30 Jul 2026, 8.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Cadell Road within Mebbin National Park will be closed to traffic between 22 June – 29 July 2026
Cadell Road within Mebbin National Park will be closed to traffic between 22 June – 29 July 2026.
Due to essential bridge replacement works within the Park to improve emergency service access.
Access to Cutters Camp and Mebbin National Park will be via Mebbin Forest Road off Byrrill Creek Road only.
Please also note that Byrrill Creek Road from Tyalgum is open all hours however Byrrill Creek Road via Kyogle Road is also closed for major Council flood restoration works between 9am and 3pm on weekdays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.51pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 10.54am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road temporary closure
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road will be closed until approximately 20 June due to wet conditions.
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 Wed 3 Jun 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 2.56pm
Safety alerts: Damage to walking track surface
The Tallow Ridge Walking Track has been impacted by recent heavy rain events. The track surface has degraded with erosion channels and exposed tree roots. Track work will begin to reinstate several stair risers, and to remove a number of trip hazards.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 8.26am to Mon 6 Jul 2026, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 10.54am
Closed areas: Toonumbar National Park Temporary Closure
Murrays Scrub Road will be closed from 21 April 2026 to 5 July 2026 to allow for repair work to the road and drainage system. The road will be closed from the intersection of Murray Scrub Rd and Murrays Scrub Carpark Rd.
Murrays Scrub Carpark Road will also be temporarily closed for several days during this period for maintenance works – a separate alert will be posted when this occurs.
Iron Pot Creek Campground will not be accessible during works.
Visitors using Murray Scrub Road to access Murrays Scrub Carpark Rd should be aware large trucks and machinery may intermittently be travelling along Murray Scrub Road. All road users should drive to conditions and be aware of additional traffic and large vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact 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: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 8.08pm
Closed areas: Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe closed
Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe will be closed until further notice from Sunday 31 May 2026.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.21am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 8.58am
Closed areas: Baranbali & Wabba Road Closure
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 1 June to Friday 31 July 2026 while major road repairs continue. The closed areas are:
- Baranbali Road
- Wabba Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Contact Byron Bay office for further information 02 6639 8300
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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 11.55am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 7.19am
Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track section closure
The elevated boardwalk section of the Cape Byron Walking Track will be closed from Monday 20 April to Friday 31 July 2026. Pedestrians will be directed to use a closed lane of Lighthouse Road. Expect short delays.
The east-bound lane of Lighthouse Road will also be closed to vehicles from Monday 20 April to Friday 31 July. Expect traffic delays on Lighthouse Road.
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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 7.18am
Safety alerts: Beach access closed due to beach erosion
Coastal processes have eroded the sand dune 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.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 9.04am
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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