Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 1 July 2022, 4.37pm
Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 2.25pm
to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am.
Last reviewed: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 4.37pm.
Closed areas: Some walking tracks closed due to flood damage
The following walking tracks and areas are estimated to be closed until 30 June 2023 due to flood damage:
- Minyon loop walking track
- Minyon Grass picnic area
- Protestors Falls walking track
- Terania Creek picnic area
- Historic Nightcap track
- Pholis Gap walking track
Whian Whian mountain bike trails will remain closed until approximately 1 October 2022
Minyon Drive access road is closed until 17 July 2022 due to road repair works. Dunoon road between the Council road closure sign and Nightcap Range Road is open.
All visitors should drive with care and to conditions as local roads leading to the park still have considerable flood damage, with large pot holes, wash out and some narrow, single lane sections.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 4.34pm
to Sun 31 Jul 2022, 4.39pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jun 2022, 3.01pm.
Closed areas: Minyon Drive closed for works
Minyon Drive is closed from Monday 20 June to Sunday 3 July 2022 due to roadworks.
There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to the park from the east via Minyon Drive for the duration of the closure.
All visitors are to use Nightcap Range Road to access Rummery Park campground, Minyon Falls picnic area, Minyon Falls lookout and general walking tracks .
Dunoon road, between the council road closure sign and Nightcap Range Road, is open.
All visitors should drive with care and to conditions as local roads leading to the park still have considerable flood damage with large pot holes, wash out and some narrow, single lane sections.
This closure may be postponed or extended depending on weather and pending successful completion of works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville park office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 2.25pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 4.37pm
Closed areas: Some walking tracks closed due to flood damage
The following walking tracks and areas are estimated to be closed until 30 June 2023 due to flood damage:
- Minyon loop walking track
- Minyon Grass picnic area
- Protestors Falls walking track
- Terania Creek picnic area
- Historic Nightcap track
- Pholis Gap walking track
Whian Whian mountain bike trails will remain closed until approximately 1 October 2022
Minyon Drive access road is closed until 17 July 2022 due to road repair works. Dunoon road between the Council road closure sign and Nightcap Range Road is open.
All visitors should drive with care and to conditions as local roads leading to the park still have considerable flood damage, with large pot holes, wash out and some narrow, single lane sections.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sun 15 May 2022, 9.09am to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jun 2022, 2.01pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to flood damage
This park is closed from Monday 28 February 2022 until further notice due to flood damage and repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Byron Bay area office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Wed 29 Jun 2022, 12.26pm to Mon 5 Sep 2022, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jun 2022, 12.41pm
Closed areas: Park closed due to flood damage
This park is closed (except for Koonyum Range section including Koonyun Range Road and Boogarem Falls) from Wednesday 29 June 2022 until further notice due to extensive flood damage and repairs required
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Byron Bay area office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 12.06pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jun 2022, 9.42am
Closed parks: Wollumbin National Park closed
Wollumbin National Park, formerly known as Mount Warning National Park, remains closed until the end of October 2022 due to the impacts of widespread flooding in the region.
The closure is also to allow further consultation with the Aboriginal community and other key stakeholders about the future management of the site.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jun 2022, 4.38pm
Closed parks: Park closed for repairs
Mebbin National Park is closed for road repair and maintenance works. The closure will be reviewed on Friday 29 July 2022.
There is no public access during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tweed area office on 02 6670 8600.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 4.14pm
Safety alerts: Changed access to Border Ranges National Park
Access to Border Ranges National Park is via Lynchs Creek/Forest Road from Winagaree only. This is due to ongoing land slip repair works between Bar Mountain picnic area and the eastern boundary gate. As a result there is no direct access from the Murwillumbah/Barkers Vale direction.
Note access to Border Loop lookout and walk is from NSW only as the Lions Road is closed at the QLD border.
For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 10 Jun 2022, 1.25pm to Sat 30 Jul 2022, 1.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jun 2022, 3.22pm
Closed areas: Border Ranges National Park reopening
The following facilities are open from Monday 20 June 2022:
- Sheepstation Creek and Forest Tops campgrounds
- Red Cedar loop
- Helmholtzia loop
- Antarctic Beech lookout and picnic area
- Pinnacle lookout walk
- Blackbutt lookout and picnic area
- Bar Mountain picnic area
- Falcorostrum and Beech glade walk
- Border Loop lookout and picnic area
Remaining walking tracks are closed until further notice. There is still on no access from the eastern/Barkers Vale end of the park due to ongoing land slip repair works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 4.34pm to Sun 31 Jul 2022, 4.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jun 2022, 3.01pm
Closed areas: Minyon Drive closed for works
Minyon Drive is closed from Monday 20 June to Sunday 3 July 2022 due to roadworks.
There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to the park from the east via Minyon Drive for the duration of the closure.
All visitors are to use Nightcap Range Road to access Rummery Park campground, Minyon Falls picnic area, Minyon Falls lookout and general walking tracks .
Dunoon road, between the council road closure sign and Nightcap Range Road, is open.
All visitors should drive with care and to conditions as local roads leading to the park still have considerable flood damage with large pot holes, wash out and some narrow, single lane sections.
This closure may be postponed or extended depending on weather and pending successful completion of works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville park office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sat 7 May 2022, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jun 2022, 4.25pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage
Sandpiper track access to Tallow Beach is closed due to flood damage. Other Tallow Beach access trails are open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jun 2022, 3.16pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jun 2022, 3.32pm
Closed areas: Cape Byron Lighthouse and Museum
The Lighthouse Precinct is open. However if you are looking at including a tour of the Lighthouse and Museum during your visit, please contact the office on 0266398300 to ensure there are tours on your day and time of choice.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.32pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 10.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jun 2022, 4.05pm
Closed parks: Multiple parks closed due to hazardous conditions
The closure of the following parks and reserves has been extended until Monday 29 August 2022 due to hazardous conditions and damage from flooding and storm events:
- Boatharbour Nature Reserve
- Bundjalung State Conservation Area
- Bungabbee Nature Reserve
- Bungawalbin National Park, Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Davis Scrub Nature Reserve
- Dubay Nuraham Aboriginal Area
- Hogarth Range Nature Reserve
- Jackywalbin State Conservation Area
- Little Pimlico Island Nature Reserve
- Muckleewee Mountain Nature Reserve
- North Obelisk Nature Reserve
- Tabbimoble Swamp Nature Reserve
- Uralba Nature Reserve
- Wilsons Nature Reserve
- Yarringully Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
No public access is permitted. These closures may be extended pending completion of repair works and additional weather impacts.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Richmond River Area on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 7 Feb 2022, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 May 2022, 4.27pm
Closed areas: Terania Creek picnic area (Protestors Falls) closed
Terania Creek picnic area and Protestors Falls will be closed until June 2023 due to flood and storm damage. No access is permitted.
Alternative walking options in the area include:
- Big Scrub loop and Rocky Creek Dam walk, accessible from Rocky Creek Dam picnic area
- Mount Matheson loop and Pholis Gap walking track, accessible from Newton Drive
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 May 2022, 9.04am
Closed areas: O'Connors fire trail closed for maintenance
O'Connors fire trail is closed from Monday 10 January 2022 for maintenance and upgrades. Signs will be in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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