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Historic Nightcap walking track

North Coast

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 11 September 2024, 7.48am

Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Mon 18 Nov 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 7.48am.

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 16th September 2024 until 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.

 

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2024, 2.28pm to Wed 18 Sep 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Sep 2024, 3.01pm

Other incidents: Mebbin Forest Road and Cadell Road, Mebbin National Park

Motorist exercise caution, slippery surface, 4 WD may be required in wet weather on Mebbin Forest Road and Cadell Road, Mebbin National Park.

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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 9.29am

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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Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Mon 18 Nov 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 7.48am

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 16th September 2024 until 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.

 

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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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/historic-nightcap-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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Emergency services

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