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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 8.49am
Closed parks: Reserves and conservation areas closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until 1 October 2025 due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 8.46am
Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
North Rocks Road is closed until 30 August 2025. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11.14am to Wed 30 Jul 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11.50am
Other planned events: Track maintenance underway
Roadworks will be underway on all trails within Goonengerry National Park Monday 21 July to Wednesday 30 July 2025. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 3.59pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11.43am
Closed areas: Protestors Falls walking track closed
Protestors Falls walking track will be affected by closures from 29 April to 1 August 2025 for maintenance works to replace the footbridge. There will be no public access from the end of the elevated boardwalk platform. Terania Creek picnic area will remain open.
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 Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 17 Jul 2025, 2.06pm to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 2.16pm
Safety alerts: vegetation fallen on walking track remain vigilant
The Booyong Walking track currently has some large trees down, it is passable but please remain vigilant. Works are being programmed as soon as possible. For more information contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 0266320000
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Applies from Tue 15 Jul 2025, 3.49pm to Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 7.21am
Safety alerts: Rummery Park Pedestrian
Rummery Park pedestrian bridge is currently closed due to construction. The bridge will be closed from Friday 6 June to Monday 4 August 2025.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Alstonville office 02 6627 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 10.48am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 1.40pm
Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions
Nightcap Range Road is closed to traffic in both directions due to a major landslip associated with the 2022 flood event. The closure affects the section of Nightcap Range Road between Rummery Road intersection and Telephone Road trailer parking area.
Access to Minyon Falls and Rummery Park is via Minyon Falls Road only.
An estimated repair date has not been determined. For more information, please email or call Richmond River NPWS on 02 6672 0200.
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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 12.41pm
Closed areas: North Chowan Road closure
North Chowan Road within Mount Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Wednesday 1 October 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 28 Jun 2025, 8.58am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.01am
Safety alerts: Murray Scrub Road - 2WD access dry weather only
Murray Scrub Road access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.
We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.19am
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 Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.26am
Other planned events: Changed access to walking tracks due to flood restoration
Please travel travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek and Manns Roads to access the following locations:
- Mount Jerusalem Central trails
- Unicorn Falls walking track
- Whiskey Creek walk
Byron Shire Council are currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley, expected to be completed by early 2026.
These works include the restoration and repair of culverts and causeways along Main Arm Road, which is the main vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem National Park when approaching from Mullumbimby. Byron Shire Council have advised that Main Arm Road should only be used by local traffic.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Wed 18 Jun 2025, 12.59pm to Sat 30 Aug 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 8.10am
Safety alerts: Vegetation works being carried out on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle creek loop Road
The Tweed Range Scenic Drive and the Brindle Creek Loop road are currently open and suitable for 2WD vehicles. We are conducting vegetation maintenance where our machines maybe on the wrong side of the road. All works will be completed with traffic control, please be cautious and listen to the advice given from staff. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 0266320000
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Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.18am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Coxs Road Extended Closure
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until late 2025 following damage and required repairs from Cyclone Alfred.
This closure will affect the following areas:
- Murray Scrub Lookout
- Sherwood Lookout
Iron Pot Creek Campground and Murray Scrub Walking track can be accessed via Murray Scrub Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 3.00pm to Thu 18 Sep 2025, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.56am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 1 May to 1 September 2025 as part of for ongoing programs. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals’ wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Mt Nullum Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Tweed Byron NPWS area office for more information on 02 6639 8300
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.56am
Closed areas: Baranbali & Wabba Road Closure
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 3 February to June 2026 while major road repairs continue. The closed areas are:
- Baranbali Road
- Wabba Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Contact Byron Bay office for further information 02 6639 8300
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