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Bar Mountain picnic area

Border Ranges National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.37am

Applies from Wed 9 Apr 2025, 9.17am to Fri 30 May 2025, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.37am.

Closed areas: Eastern Access Tweed Range Scenic Drive Closed

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.  

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.56am

Closed areas: Brindle Creek Road

Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 21 May 2025 while bridge repair works are being undertaken. The closed areas are:

  • Brindle Creek Track
  • Helmholtzia Loop
  • Red Cedar Loop
  • Antarctic Beech picnic area

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

Closed areas: Eastern Access Tweed Range Scenic Drive Closed

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

Closed areas: Protestors Falls walking track closed

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: Wed 14 May 2025, 3.42pm

Closed areas: Closed Areas within Border Ranges NP - Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred damage

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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 10.48am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 9.15am

Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions

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

Other planned events: Fire trail maintenance roadworks

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

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until 30 May 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Historic Nightcap Track

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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 7.31am

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

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

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

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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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/picnic-areas/bar-mountain-picnic-area/local-alerts

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