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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds across the NSW mid-north coast most national parks, campgrounds, and day use areas will remain closed for safety.
See detailsLast reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.56am
Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.56am.
Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 21 May 2025 while bridge repair works are being undertaken. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.56am
Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 21 May 2025 while bridge repair works are being undertaken. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 9 Apr 2025, 9.17am to Fri 30 May 2025, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.37am
The Tweed Range Scenic Drive will be closed from the Brindle Creek Loop Road to the eastern entrance at Barkers Vale until 30 May 2025 for road works.
There will be no access to the Pinnacle Lookout, Blackbutts Lookout and Bar Mountain during these roadworks.
Access via the Wiangaree and Lynches Creek entrance will remain open to Sheepstation Creek, Forest Tops and Brindle Creek.
This closure may be extended due to weather events. Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, email or call NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 3.59pm to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 10.15am
Protestors Falls walking track will be affected by closures from 29 April to 20 June 2025 for maintenance works to replace the footbridge. There will be no public access from the end of the elevated boardwalk platform. Terania Creek picnic area will remain open.
Closure may be extended due to weather events. Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.46am to Fri 30 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 7.42am
For safety the below area is closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred until 10am Monday 30th May
• Helmholzia Loop
These Closures are weather dependent and may be extended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 1.17pm to Wed 28 May 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 8.15am
National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking essential road maintenance in Mount Jerusalem National Park. Main Arm Road will be closed to vehicles from 7:00am to 4:00pm on Wednesday 28 May 2025. Works being conducted include the replacement of a damaged culvert. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating on Main Arm Road.
Access to the Manns Road track head, the Gidjuum Gulganyi walk, the Whiskey Creek walk, the Unicorn Falls walk and the Central Trails area will still be possible from Uki only via Manns Road.
Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control staff.
For further information please visit the NSW NPWS website or phone the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8000
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 12.50pm to Tue 27 May 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 8.16am
National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking essential road repairs in Mount Jerusalem National Park. Manns Road north of the Manns Road track head will be closed to vehicles from 7:00am to 4:00pm on Tuesday 27 May 2025. Works being conducted include the replacement of a damaged culvert. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating on Manns Road during this time.
Access to the Manns Road track head, the Gidjuum Gulganyi walk, the Whiskey Creek walk, the Unicorn Falls walk and the Central Trails area will still be possible from Main Arm only via Main Arrn Road.
Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control staff.
For further information please visit the NSW NPWS website or phone the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8000.
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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 10.48am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 9.15am
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 or call Richmond River NPWS on 02 6672 0200.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.04am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.57am
Road works are currently occurring in Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area for the maintenance and repair of the fire trail network.
Heavy machinery will be operating in the area on various roads and trails. Signage will be in place indicating closures.
For your safety, please follow all signs and directions. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call Richmond River NPWS on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 7.37am
For safety, the following areas are closed until 30 May 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
Areas will be opened once inspections, and any required works are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 17 May 2025, 9.56am
NPWS advises visitors to travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek Road and Manns Road to access the following locations:
Byron Shire Council are currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley, expected to be completed by early 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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.29pm to Sat 7 Jun 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 7.37am
For safety, Toonumbar National Park is closed until 7th June due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The park will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 8.51am
North Chowan Road within Mount Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Friday 27 June 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 8.52am
The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.
The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.
Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 7.33am
North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 2025. 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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 8.28am
Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.
Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.
Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit remain 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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Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 1.49pm
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until winter 2025. Estimated re-opening date is June following completion of maintenance works.
Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore seasonally closed from late spring until late autumn dependant on rainfall during the wet season. There may also be additional closures during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.
This closure will affect the following areas:
Iron Pot Creek Campground and Murray Scrub Walking track can be accessed via Murray Scrub Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Border Ranges National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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$8 per vehicle per day.
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