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Palm Forest walking track

Border Ranges National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 20 March 2023, 9.58am

Applies from Wed 8 Feb 2023, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.58am.

Closed areas: Some Walking Tracks Closed - Border Ranges NP

The following walking tracks off Sheepstation Creek campground are closed until 17 April 2023 due to recent severe flooding causing multiple treefalls and landslips:

  • Booyong track
  • Rosewood track
  • Palm Valley track
  • Brushbox Falls lookout

These areas will open as soon as repairs are carried out and they are deemed safe for public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle park office on 02 6632 0000.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.02pm to Mon 27 Mar 2023, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 2.54pm

Closed areas: Border Loop lookout and picnic area

Border Loop picnic area in Border Ranges National Park is closed from Monday 13 February 2023 to Monday 27 March 2023, for road maintenance works.

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

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Applies from Wed 8 Feb 2023, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.58am

Closed areas: Some Walking Tracks Closed - Border Ranges NP

The following walking tracks off Sheepstation Creek campground are closed until 17 April 2023 due to recent severe flooding causing multiple treefalls and landslips:

  • Booyong track
  • Rosewood track
  • Palm Valley track
  • Brushbox Falls lookout

These areas will open as soon as repairs are carried out and they are deemed safe for public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle park office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 2.24pm

Closed areas: Mebbin National Park Campground Open with closed access to some trails

Mebbin National Park and Cutters Camp Campground - OPEN 

Some of the walking tracks and trails remain closed due to landslips and erosion caused by the severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions during February/March 2022.

Areas that remain CLOSED until they are made safe:

  • Original section of Byrrill Creek Walking Track (closed due to severe landslip) an alternative walking track is now available.
  • Lemon Tree Road Fire Trail
  • Walters Road Fire Trail
  • North Boundary Road Fire Trail

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 66 708 600.

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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/palm-forest-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Border Ranges National Park in the North Coast region

  • Border Ranges National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system at entry. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.

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Emergency services

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