Applies from Thu 27 Jul 2023, 7.00am to Fri 27 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 1.15pm

Closed areas: Mt Jerusalem NP Whiskey Creek Trail closed for track upgrade

Whiskey Creek Trail in Mt Jerusalem National Park will be closed for track upgrades as part of the Gidjuum Gulganyi walk. The closure will be effective from Thursday 27 July to Friday 27 October.

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• Mount Jerusalem National Park

Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 2.31pm to Wed 1 Nov 2023, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 7.55pm

Closed areas: Mt Jerusalem NP part closure

Some parts of this park are closed from 8 June 2023 to 8 September 2023 while walking trails and bridges are repaired from flood damage. The closed areas are:

- North Chowan Road

- Gilwah Road

- Rockface Road

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6670 8600.

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• Mount Jerusalem National Park

Applies from Fri 15 Sep 2023, 3.06pm to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Oct 2023, 10.46am

Closed areas: Toilets Closed Minyon Falls

Three toilet stalls at Minyon Falls lookout and picnic area of Nightcap NP are closed for repair. Two toilets are still currently working. Closed from Friday 15 September to Friday 20 October 2023.

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

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• Nightcap National Park
  • Minyon Falls lookout

Applies from Tue 29 Aug 2023, 10.00am to Fri 22 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Sep 2023, 9.38am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Saturday 2 September 2023 to Monday 18 December 2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Bundjalung National Park and Richmond River Nature Reserve.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird 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 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.

Please contact the local Alstonville NPWS area office for more information on 02 6627 0200.

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• Richmond River Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 29 Aug 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Aug 2023, 3.24pm

Hazard reduction burns: Quandong and Quirks HR

There is a fire in this park called Quandong and Quirks HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Nightcap National Park

Applies from Tue 18 Jul 2023, 12.44pm to Fri 29 Dec 2023, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jul 2023, 1.02pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service will be laying 1080 ground baits in Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve (north of the river) between the 25 July 2023 and 22 December 2023 to control the introduced European red fox.

The fox control program is part of the NSW Saving our Species Program for the conservation of priority threatened species such as beach stone curlew and pied oystercatcher.

1080 warning signs will be placed at all authorised access points to the baiting location.

WARNING: 1080 is lethal to domestic dogs and cats. Domestic dogs are prohibited in all NSW National Parks, penalties apply for non-compliance.

Please restrain pets and working dogs and ensure they do not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning please seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information contact the NPWS Tweed Byron Area office in Tweed on (02) 6670 8600.

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• Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve
  • Brunswick River picnic area
  • North Head walking track

Applies from Wed 19 Oct 2022, 8.57am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Sep 2023, 8.50am

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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• Nightcap National Park

Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.00pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Oct 2023, 10.46am

Closed areas: Closed areas due to flood damage

The following areas are open:

• Minyon Grass Day Use Area
• Minyon Drive
• Minyon Falls walking track from Minyon Grass Day Use Area to base of falls only
• Pholis Walking track
• Whian Whian mountain bike trails
• Protestors Falls walking track
• Terania Creek picnic area

The following walking tracks and areas are closed until Friday 29 December 2023 due to flood damage:

• Minyon Falls walking track from lookout to base of falls
• Historic Nightcap track

These closures may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

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 accessible from Newton Drive.

Please drive with care as local roads leading to the park still have considerable flood damage. There are 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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• Nightcap National Park
  • Goorgana walking track
  • Minyon Falls lookout
  • Minyon Falls walking track
  • Minyon Grass picnic area
• Whian Whian State Conservation Area
  • Historic Nightcap walking track
  • Whian Whian mountain biking trails