Applies from Mon 12 Jul 2021, 3.01pm to Mon 28 Feb 2022, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jul 2021, 3.29pm

Other planned events: 1080 fox control and shorebird protection program - Richmond River area

From Tuesday 13 July to Friday 17 December 2021 NSW National Parks will be running a 1080 pest management program in the following parks:

• Richmond River Nature Reserve
• Broadwater National Park
• Bundjalung National Park 

There will be signs at baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.

We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions.

For more information call the NPWS Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Broadwater National Park
• Bundjalung National Park
• Richmond River Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 17 Jun 2021, 12.35pm to Mon 16 Aug 2021, 12.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jun 2021, 2.05pm

Other planned events: Campsites and walking track temporary closure

Some parts of Black Rocks campground will be closed temporarily while Jerusalem Creek walk is being upgraded.

The closed areas are:

• Jerusalem Creek walk - closed Tuesday 10 August to Friday 13 August 2021
• Jerusalem Creek remote campsites 50 and 51 in Black Rocks campground precinct - closed Sunday 8 August to Monday 16 August 2021

Sites 1 to 49 in Black Rocks campground precinct will remain open. Jerusalem Creek paddle route will remain open.

Please comply with signage and directions from NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call the NPWS Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Bundjalung National Park
  • Jerusalem Creek walk

Applies from Thu 28 Jan 2021, 1.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jun 2021, 2.04pm

Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations

If you plan to visit Bundjalung National Park, you may experience loud aircraft noise due to RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head air weapons range in the park.

Aircraft activities may be heard and seen over Black Rocks campground and from Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.

Please note:

• The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
• RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
• Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.

For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200, or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Bundjalung National Park
  • Black Rocks campground
  • Jerusalem Creek paddle route
  • Jerusalem Creek walk

Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.09pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 3.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 May 2021, 1.49pm

Closed areas: 4WD vehicle beach access via Richmond River Nature Reserve closed

4WD vehicle beach access via Richmond River Nature Reserve will be closed as of Wednesday 31 March 2021. Recreational vehicles are prohibited from entering the reserve from this date.

This follows the multi-tenure closure of South Ballina Beach to recreational vehicles by Crown Lands, Richmond Valley Council, Ballina Shire Council and NPWS, due to ongoing concerns about public safety and impacts to the environment and Aboriginal heritage values. For more information see this document.

Pedestrian access to the beach via Richmond River Nature Reserve will remain unrestricted. Secured vehicle access will be maintained for emergency services, commercial fishers, Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council and Bandjalang Aboriginal Corporation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information on the closure of Richmond River Nature Reserve to recreational vehicles, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Richmond River Nature Reserve