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Broken Head picnic area

Broken Head Nature Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 25 Mar 2024, 1.00am to Fri 2 Aug 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 10.01am

Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track closed between Lighthouse and Wategos beach

The section of the Cape Byron walking track between Wategos Beach (east) and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse will be closed for maintenance work until August 2024.

Vehicle access around the Cape Byron State Conservation Reserve will not be affected. Vehicles can access the Pass and Palm Valley picnic area, Wategos Beach, and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse.

Visitors can safely walk to the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse via:

  • Lee Lane to the Tallow Ridge Walking Track, or
  • Lighthouse Road down-road

Visitors may choose to along Clarkes Beach to access the Pass and the Palm Valley picnic area. The section of the walking track between the Palm Valley picnic area and Wategos Beach (west) remains open.
This closure is to improve accessibility and ensure visitor safety. For more information, please contact the local office. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 4.00pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 10.02am

Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track closed between Captain Cook lookout and Brooke Drive

The section of the Cape Byron Walking Track between Captain Cooks lookout carpark and Brooke Drive is closed for maintenance from mid-April until mid-May.

Vehicle access around the Cape Byron State Conservation Reserve is not be affected. Vehicles can access the Pass and Palm Valley picnic area, Wategos Beach and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse.

Visitors can safely walk to the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse via:

  • Lee Lane to the Tallow Ridge Walking Track, or
  • Lighthouse Road down-road

Visitors may choose to walk along Clarkes Beach to access the Pass and the Palm Valley picnic area. The section of the walking track between the Palm Valley picnic area and Wategos Beach (west) remains open.

This closure is to improve accessibility and ensure visitor safety. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 11 Apr 2024, 1.46pm to Fri 24 May 2024, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 2.04pm

Closed areas: Trail Maintenance Whiskey Creek Trail Mount Jerusalem National Park

Trail maintenance is underway on Whiskey Creek Trail in Mount Jerusalem National Park and is not not open to members of the public. Park visitors should anticipate earth moving equipment working on access roads. 

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Applies from Tue 9 Apr 2024, 8.17am to Tue 7 May 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 11.31am

Closed areas: Section of Victoria Park boardwalk closed

A section of Victoria Park boardwalk in Victoria Park Nature Reserve is closed due to storm damage. The picnic area and remainder of the boardwalk is open.  Please adhere to closure signage in place.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Wed 19 Oct 2022, 8.57am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 3.56pm

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

North Rocks Road is closed until Sunday 30 June 2024. 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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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/broken-head-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Broken Head Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
  • Broken Head Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $4 per vehicle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Byron Bay Office.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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