Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 12.41pm

Closed areas: North Chowan Road closure

North Chowan Road within Mount Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Wednesday 1 October 2025.

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mount Jerusalem National Park

Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 3.59pm to Mon 21 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 9.17am

Closed areas: Protestors Falls walking track closed

Protestors Falls walking track will be affected by closures from 29 April to 21 July 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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• Nightcap National Park
  • Protesters Falls walking track

Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 13 Jul 2025, 8.55am

Other planned events: Changed access to walking tracks due to flood restoration

Please travel travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek and Manns Roads to access the following locations:

• Mount Jerusalem Central trails
• Unicorn Falls walking track
• Whiskey Creek walk 

Byron Shire Council are currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley, expected to be completed by early 2026.

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.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Mount Jerusalem National Park
  • Hell Hole Falls
  • Mount Jerusalem Central trails
  • Unicorn Falls walking track
  • Whiskey Creek walk

Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 10.48am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Jul 2025, 9.21am

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.

Affects 2 parks and 10 locations nearby. Show list

• Nightcap National Park
  • Big Scrub loop walking track
  • Minyon Falls lookout
  • Minyon Falls walking track
  • Minyon Grass picnic area
• Whian Whian State Conservation Area
  • Boggy Creek walk
  • Byan Yangala loop walk
  • Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk
  • Historic Nightcap walking track
  • Rummery Park campground
  • Whian Whian mountain biking trails