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Helmholtzia loop walking track

Border Ranges National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.56am

Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.56am.

Closed areas: Brindle Creek Road

Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 21 May 2025 while bridge repair works are being undertaken. The closed areas are:

  • Brindle Creek Track
  • Helmholtzia Loop
  • Red Cedar Loop
  • Antarctic Beech picnic area

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

Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.46am to Fri 30 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 3.42pm.

Closed areas: Closed Areas within Border Ranges NP - Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred damage

For safety the below area is closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred until 10am Monday 30th May


• Helmholzia Loop


These Closures are weather dependent and may be extended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
 

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.56am

Closed areas: Brindle Creek Road

Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 21 May 2025 while bridge repair works are being undertaken. The closed areas are:

  • Brindle Creek Track
  • Helmholtzia Loop
  • Red Cedar Loop
  • Antarctic Beech picnic area

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

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Applies from Wed 9 Apr 2025, 9.17am to Fri 30 May 2025, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.37am

Closed areas: Eastern Access Tweed Range Scenic Drive Closed

The  Tweed Range Scenic Drive will be closed from the Brindle Creek Loop Road to the eastern entrance at  Barkers Vale until 30 May 2025 for road works.

There will be no access to the Pinnacle Lookout, Blackbutts Lookout and Bar Mountain during these roadworks.

Access via the Wiangaree and Lynches Creek entrance will remain open to Sheepstation Creek, Forest Tops and Brindle Creek.

This 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 NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.  

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.46am to Fri 30 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 3.42pm

Closed areas: Closed Areas within Border Ranges NP - Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred damage

For safety the below area is closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred until 10am Monday 30th May


• Helmholzia Loop


These Closures are weather dependent and may be extended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
 

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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 8.52am

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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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/helmholtzia-loop-walking-track/local-alerts

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