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Big Scrub loop walking track

Nightcap National Park

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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 8.59am

Other planned events: Vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem Central Trails, Unicorn Falls and Whiskey Creek walk

NPWS advises visitors using the Mount Jerusalem National Park Central Trails, Unicorn Falls walking track and Whiskey Creek walk to access these areas via Uki using Rowlands Creek Road and Manns Road. Byron Shire Council are currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley. 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. Flood restoration works to Main Arm Road are expected to be completed by early 2026. For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.

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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 4.33pm to Fri 21 Feb 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 8.16am

Closed areas: No vehicle access to Rummery Park

No vehicle access is permitted to Rummery Park from the 17th of February until the 21st February at 2pm due to construction of the Widjabul Wia-bal campground in the Rummery precinct.

Pedestrian access is possible but delays may be experienced. Please take note of directional signage and contractor directions.

Increased noise levels will be experienced during this period due to heavy machinery operations.

For more information contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Thu 6 Feb 2025, 4.36pm to Fri 21 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 3.40pm

Closed areas: Koonyum Range Road essential maintenance - 10 February to 14 February 2025

Koonyum Range Road and Boogarem Road in Mount Jerusalem National Park will be closed to vehicle traffic whilst essential road and vegetation maintenance is undertaken. The closure will be in effect from 8:00 am Monday 10 February to 5:00 pm Friday 21 February 2025. There will be heavy plant and equipment operating in the area. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information phone the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.

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Applies from Fri 22 Nov 2024, 10.16am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 3.16pm

Closed areas: Flood Remediation works at Mt Jerusalem NP, South Chowan Rd

Remediation works have now begun until end of February 2025 to fix a landslip as a result of Flood 22 event in Mt Jerusalem NP. Area's effected include:

  • South Chowan Road (Beyond the gate)
  • No impact to traffic or public access road
  • Bush walkers and cyclists to take extra precaution during this time

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

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Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 7.43am

Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs

Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16 September 2024 until 31 March 2025. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge. Please be advised this closure may be extended.

 

Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.

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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/big-scrub-loop-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Nightcap National Park in the North Coast region
  • Nightcap National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations.

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