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Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 3 Feb 2026, 5.14pm to Sat 7 Feb 2026, 5.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Feb 2026, 5.16pm

Safety alerts: Roadworks on Eastern Fire Break

Road maintenance will be undertaken on Eastern Fire Break and Perlite Rd from Thursday 14 January 2026 until Friday 6 February 2026.

All visitor areas and walking tracks will remain open. Park visitors may encounter heavy vehicles. Traffic control signs will be in place in work zones. Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and staff.

For more information, please phone NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 7.22am

Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs

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 NPWS Richmond River Area or call on 02 6672 0200.

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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 9.14am

Other planned events: Changed access to walking tracks due to flood restoration

Please 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 
  • Gidjuum Gulganyi walk

Byron Shire Council is 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 Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jan 2026, 11.38am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/wategos-lawn/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
    • Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area is open all hours, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
    • Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn is open 8am to sunset.
    • The Maritime Museum in the former Lighthouse Keeper’s office at the base of the lighthouse is open 10am to 4pm daily.
    • Opening before 8am for events or disabled access can be arranged by prior notice – contact NPWS Byron Bay office during business hours 02 6639 8300.
  • Park entry fees:

    Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn and Information Centre: $10 per vehicle per hour/$4 per hour motorcycles. Maximum 1 hour per vehicle per calendar day, including all NPWS annual passholders.

    Bawaii rest area, Cosy Corner, and The Pass: $5 per vehicle/motorcycle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Walgun Cape Byron Information Centre.

    Coach entry: $30 per coach up to 30 seats; $57 per coach 31 to 43 seats; $94 per coach 44 seats and over.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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