Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 22 July 2026, 12.19pm
Applies from Wed 22 Jul 2026, 11.49am
to Thu 30 Jul 2026, 4.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 12.19pm.
Closed areas: Temporary closure areas in Walgun Cape Byron SCA and Broken Head NR for targeted aerial drone works
Some areas in Walgun Cape Byron SCA and Broken Head NR will be closed temporarily (dry weather permitting) from 6am, Tuesday 28 July up to 4.00pm, Thursday 30 July 2026 for targeted aerial drone weed control of Bitou Bush. The temporary closed areas during works:
- The entire Lighthouse Precinct
- Lighthouse Precinct carparks - traffic control will be turning all visitors around at the entry gate
- Sections of the Lighthouse Walking Track between Wategos and the Lighthouse and between Tallow Beach Lookout and the Lighthouse.
- Parts of Tallow Beach from Cosy Corner south 200m
- Three Sisters, Kings Beach, Whites Beach and Sharpes Beach Walking Tracks - during works
Signs will be placed at entry points and NPWS Staff will be in attendance during the temporary closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 66 708600.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jul 2026, 9.11am
Other planned events: Road closure - Black Rock Road closed for maintenance and sealing
Planned roadworks will be taking place on Tuesday 9th June until Friday 31st July 17:00pm in Tyagarah Nature Reserve.
Closure of Black Rock Road.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Wed 22 Jul 2026, 11.49am to Thu 30 Jul 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 12.19pm
Closed areas: Temporary closure areas in Walgun Cape Byron SCA and Broken Head NR for targeted aerial drone works
Some areas in Walgun Cape Byron SCA and Broken Head NR will be closed temporarily (dry weather permitting) from 6am, Tuesday 28 July up to 4.00pm, Thursday 30 July 2026 for targeted aerial drone weed control of Bitou Bush. The temporary closed areas during works:
- The entire Lighthouse Precinct
- Lighthouse Precinct carparks - traffic control will be turning all visitors around at the entry gate
- Sections of the Lighthouse Walking Track between Wategos and the Lighthouse and between Tallow Beach Lookout and the Lighthouse.
- Parts of Tallow Beach from Cosy Corner south 200m
- Three Sisters, Kings Beach, Whites Beach and Sharpes Beach Walking Tracks - during works
Signs will be placed at entry points and NPWS Staff will be in attendance during the temporary closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 66 708600.
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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 7.18am
Safety alerts: Beach access closed due to beach erosion
Coastal processes have eroded the sand dune causing a dangerous drop off. The beach access tracks between Mildenhall Cottage and Imeson Cottage, and from Partridge Cottage, have been closed until further notice. Access to Clarkes Beach is via Brooke Drive and the Pass, or through the Bawaii (Captain Cook) car park and rest area.
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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 11.55am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 7.18am
Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track section closure
The elevated boardwalk section of the Cape Byron Walking Track will be closed from Monday 20 April to Friday 31 July 2026. Pedestrians will be directed to use a closed lane of Lighthouse Road. Expect short delays.
The east-bound lane of Lighthouse Road will also be closed to vehicles from Monday 20 April to Friday 31 July. Expect traffic delays on Lighthouse Road.
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Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 9.25am
Closed areas: Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe closed
Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe will be closed until further notice from Sunday 31 May 2026.
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