Applies from Tue 5 May 2026, 4.25pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 11.03am

Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground access - changed conditions

Peacock Creek Road and Sextonville Road may be slippery and unsuitable for 2WD access during during wet conditions due to recently completed road works.

All motorists should drive to conditions and avoid towing or access via 2WD during or immediately following wet weather.

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Drivers advised to drive to conditions, check NPWS website alerts before visiting and follow all signage instructions at road works. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Richmond Range National Park
  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track
  • Peacock Creek campground

Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2026, 1.58pm to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 2.03pm

Safety alerts: Murray Scrub Road - changed conditions

Recent road maintenance works have been completed on Muray Scrub Road.

Unexpected rainfall immediately following the works has meant the new gravel surface has not yet had an opportunity to fully consolidate and may be slippery when wet.

The road remains open; however, motorists are advised to:

• Drive to conditions and reduce speed.
• Take extra care on the new gravel surface, particularly on corners and steeper sections.
• Follow all road signage.

Some minor finishing works will also be completed once the road surface has dried sufficiently. Traffic may be affected for short periods while these works are undertaken.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on (02) 6632 0000.

Affects 2 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Toonumbar National Park
  • Iron Pot Creek campground
  • Murray Scrub lookout
  • Murray Scrub walking track
  • Sherwood lookout
• Toonumbar State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 7 Jul 2026, 2.21pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 10.26am

Safety alerts: Council access road to Eastern entrance Border Ranges NP

Creegans Road access to the Eastern entrance of Border Ranges NP, has deteriorated due to recent weather events.  The road is rough in sections due to erosion, visitors are advised to proceed with caution.  It is not recommended for buses or caravans.

For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Border Ranges National Park

Applies from Tue 7 Jul 2026, 2.10pm to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 10.25am

Safety alerts: Roadworks Tweed Range Scenic Drive & Brindle Creek Loop road

Roadworks will be carried out on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle Creek Loop Road during the next 4 weeks commencing 07 July 2026.  Roads will remain open and Contractors will be monitoring traffic.  Please take care and obey all road signage and direction.  For more information, contact the local NPWS office.  For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000

Affects 1 park and 19 locations nearby. Show list

• Border Ranges National Park
  • Antarctic Beech picnic area
  • Bar Mountain circuit
  • Bar Mountain lookout
  • Bar Mountain picnic area
  • Blackbutt lookout picnic area
  • Booyong walking track
  • Border Loop lookout and picnic area
  • Border Loop walk
  • Brindle Creek picnic area
  • Brindle Creek walking track
  • Brushbox Falls lookout
  • Falcorostrum loop walking track
  • Forest Tops campground
  • Helmholtzia loop walking track
  • Palm Forest walking track
  • Pinnacle walk and lookout
  • Red Cedar loop
  • Rosewood loop
  • Sheepstation Creek campground

Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.47pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 10.24am

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is closed between Mount Babyl north to Peacock Creek Road until approximately Friday 24 July due to wet conditions. 

The following facilities will remain open

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• Cambridge Plateau picnic area
• Culmaran loop trail
• Culmaran Valley track

Please use Iron Pot Creek Road or Sextonville Road to access Peacock Creek campground as there will be no access via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens.

Telco Companies & related persons that require access to Mount Babyl trail and tower area, can access Mount Babyl using a KRB key only.

The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will remain accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive from the south via the Bruxner Highway, contact the owner for more information.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Richmond Range National Park
  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track

Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 10.58am

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road temporary closure

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road will be closed until approximately 31 July due to wet conditions and roadworks.

Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.

Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore closed during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Toonumbar National Park
  • Iron Pot Creek campground
  • Murray Scrub lookout
  • Murray Scrub walking track
  • Sherwood lookout