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Applies from Sun 23 Aug 2026, 12.36pm to Mon 14 Sep 2026, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.20am
Other planned events: NPWS Grafton office temporary closure
The NPWS office on level 4, 49-51 Victoria Street, Grafton, will be closed until Monday 14 September 2026. During this time, staff availability will be limited and response to enquiries may be delayed.
The office will reopen and normal business operations will resume on Monday 14 September 2026. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience.
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Applies from Wed 26 Aug 2026, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.55am
Other planned events: Sandon Beach closures for aerial bitou bush treatment
Sections of Sandon Beach north of Sandon River campground in Yuraygir National Park will be periodically closed from 26 August to 18 September 2026 for aerial drone spraying operations.
This program is part of a systematic weed control program targeting Bitou bush throughout Yuraygir National Park. Bitou bush will be sprayed by drone with the herbicide Metsulfuron methyl 600/kg.
The operations are weather dependent. The area may be closed for a period of up to 4 hours. This work will not affect the camping areas.
Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 4.28pm
Other planned events: Bundjalung National Park Hazard Reductions
NPWS will be conducting hazard reduction within Bundjalung National Park from 10am Wednesday 2 September to 5pm Friday 4 September 2026. Smoke may be visible within the park and surrounding areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is NPWS Target Lake Hazard Reduction.
For more information, contact Alstonville NPWS office npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 17 Aug 2026, 2.29pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 2.39pm
Other planned events: 1080 Baiting Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program on Rabbit and Dart Islands in Clarence Estuary Nature reserve from 17 August 2026 to 31st December 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jun 2026, 9.16am to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.18am
Closed areas: Areas closed for trail upgrade
Some parts of this park are closed from Friday 19 June to Friday 9 October 2026 trails are being upgraded. The closed areas are:
- Esk Trail
- Serendipity Trail
- James Trail
- Woombah fire trail
These essential works are implemented by NPWS under the Fire Access Fire Trails (FAFT) program.
All works are to ensure safety of emergency response workers, to protect the community, ensure fire trails are compliant with RFS standards and to better manage risks to park environmental and cultural values.
Plant and machinery will be on these trails until 9 October 2026 – weather dependant.
For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office 02 6627 0200 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 18 Sep 2025, 4.12pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 11.02am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bundjalung National Park from 24th September 2025 to 24th September 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. Its designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 66 411 500.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 11.25am
Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations
Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise until further notice. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range may be heard and seen from the Black Rocks campground and 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.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 8.44am
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
- Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
