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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred most national parks in northern NSW, including campgrounds and day use areas will remain closed for safety.

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Brindle Creek walking track

Border Ranges National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 14 March 2025, 3.20pm

Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 3.20pm.

Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, many national parks on the far North Coast are closed until Monday 24 March due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2.48pm to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 3.56pm

Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, many national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until Friday 21 March due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 3.20pm

Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, many national parks on the far North Coast are closed until Monday 24 March due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.40pm

Closed areas: Mebbin Forest Road and Cadel Road Closed for road work tree clearing

The through roads in Mebbin National Park (Mebbin Forest Road and Cadel Road) will be closed for hazardous tree removal and road repair on Friday 14 March 2025 due to heavy rainfall and damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 12.41pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to severe weather impacts

The following areas are closed until Monday March 24 due to impacts from severe weather:

  • Forest Tops campground, Border Ranges National Park
  • Iron Pot Creek campground, Toonumbar National Park
  • Peacock Creek campground, Richmond Range National Park
  • Rummery Park campground, Whian Whian State Conservation Area
  • Sheepstation Creek campground, Border Ranges National Park
  • Weeun Weeun campground, Nightcap NP
  • Yelgun Kyoomgun, Nightcap NP

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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

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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.28am

Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks

The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.

The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.

Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.

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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 10.06am

Closed areas: Byrrill Creek walking track closed

Byrrill Creek walking track is closed due to landslips and erosion following severe rainfall. 

An alternative walking track is now available. Visitors can access this 3km return track from behind the camp kitchen in Cutters Camp campground.

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

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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/walking-tracks/brindle-creek-walking-track/local-alerts

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