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Last reviewed: Wed 15 June 2022, 4.25pm
Applies from Sat 7 May 2022, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jun 2022, 4.25pm.
Sandpiper track access to Tallow Beach is closed due to flood damage. Other Tallow Beach access trails are open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 29 Jun 2022, 12.26pm to Fri 28 Oct 2022, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 4.37pm
Mount Jerusalem National Park is partially closed from Wednesday 29 June 2022 until further notice, due to extensive flood damage and to allow for repairs.
The Koonyum Range area, including Koonyun Range Road and Boogarem Falls, will remain open during this time.
The following roads will be closed:
These roads will be open outside these closure times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tweed Byron area office on 02 6639 8300 or 02 6670 8600.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 12.06pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 10.34am
Wollumbin National Park, formerly known as Mount Warning National Park, remains closed until the end of October 2022 due to the impacts of widespread flooding in the region.
The closure is also to allow further consultation with the Aboriginal community and other key stakeholders about future management of the site.
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Applies from Mon 8 Aug 2022, 9.17am to Sat 20 Aug 2022, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 9.18am
The toilet block at Frazers Reef picnic area will be closed from 7am, Monday 15 August 2022 to 7am, Saturday 20 August 2022 for maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Sat 30 Jul 2022, 1.38pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 4.50pm
The following areas are closed from Saturday 30 July 2022 due to recent severe flooding causing multiple treefalls and landslips:
These areas will open as soon as repairs are carried out and they are deemed safe for public access.
The following areas are open:
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 8 Aug 2022, 2.30pm to Fri 12 Aug 2022, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.48pm
Nightcap Range Road is closed from 2.30pm, Monday 8 August to 8.30am, Friday 12 August 2022 at 8.30am due to roadworks.
There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to the park from the west via Nightcap Range Road for the duration of the closure.
Please use Minyon Drive to access Rummery Park campground, Minyon Falls picnic area, Minyon Falls lookout and general walking tracks .
Please drive with care as local roads leading to the park still have considerable flood damage.
This closure may be postponed or extended depending on weather and pending successful completion of works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Tue 2 Aug 2022, 3.23pm to Mon 19 Sep 2022, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Aug 2022, 4.12pm
The Ferry Crossing picnic area is closed for repair from Monday 5 September to Monday 19 September 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Grafton NPWS office 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 2.25pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 9.08am
The following walking tracks and areas are closed until Friday 30 June 2023 due to flood damage:
Whian Whian mountain bike trails will remain closed until Saturday 1 October 2022.
The Minyon Drive access road is closed until Monday 8 August, 2022 due to road repair works. Dunoon Road between the council road closure sign and Nightcap Range Road is open.
These closures may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Alternative walking options in the area include:
Please drive with care as local roads leading to the park still have considerable flood damage. There are large pot holes, wash out and some narrow, single lane sections.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 9.00am to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 9.08am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Bundjalung National Park and Richmond River Nature Reserve from Monday 8 August 2022 to Friday 23 December 2022.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird species.
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 NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sun 31 Jul 2022, 1.14pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Aug 2022, 2.33pm
The Bar Mountain area of Border Ranges National Park is closed for walking track maintenance work from Sunday 31 July to Wednesday 31 August 2022.
There will be no access to the Bar Mountain picnic area during this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 20 Jul 2022, 2.49pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Jul 2022, 4.00pm
Wilson Nature Reserve North and South walking tracks are closed indefinitely due to widespread damage from recent weather events.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Tue 19 Jul 2022, 10.00am to Sat 20 Aug 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 2.18pm
Woody Head campground and picnic area will be closed from 10am, Sunday 14 August to 2pm, Saturday 20 August 2022 for routine maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Grafton NPWS office 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Sun 15 May 2022, 9.09am to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jul 2022, 10.21am
This park is closed from Monday 28 February 2022 until further notice due to flood damage and repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Byron Bay area office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Thu 25 Nov 2021, 11.39am to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.43am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jul 2022, 4.17pm
The majority of the timber boardwalk on the Walk on Water walking track is closed until further notice. A small section of the timber boardwalk continues to provide access to Blue Hole via Ukerebagh track.
For your safety, please don't enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jan 2021, 1.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Jul 2022, 8.28am
If you plan to visit Bundjalung National Park, you may experience loud aircraft noise due to RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head air weapons range in the park.
Aircraft activities may be heard and seen over Black Rocks campground and from Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
Please note:
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200, or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.32pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 10.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jul 2022, 12.58pm
The closure of the following parks and reserves has been extended until Monday 29 August 2022 due to hazardous conditions and damage from flooding and storm events:
No public access is permitted. These closures may be extended, pending completion of repair works and additional weather impacts.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Richmond River Area on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jul 2022, 9.24am
Mebbin National Park is closed from Monday 28 February 2022 until further notice due to flood damage and repairs.
There is no public access during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tweed area office on 02 6670 8600.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 4.14pm
Access to Border Ranges National Park is via Lynchs Creek/Forest Road from Winagaree only. This is due to ongoing land slip repair works between Bar Mountain picnic area and the eastern boundary gate. As a result there is no direct access from the Murwillumbah/Barkers Vale direction.
Note access to Border Loop lookout and walk is from NSW only as the Lions Road is closed at the QLD border.
For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sat 7 May 2022, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jun 2022, 4.25pm
Sandpiper track access to Tallow Beach is closed due to flood damage. Other Tallow Beach access trails are open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jun 2022, 3.16pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jul 2022, 7.00am
The Lighthouse Precinct is open. However if you are looking at including a tour of the Lighthouse and Museum during your visit, please contact the office on 0266398300 to ensure there are tours on your day and time of choice.
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Applies from Fri 10 Jun 2022, 1.00pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jun 2022, 1.30pm
The following visitor facilities around Black Rocks campground are closed due to recent flooding and storm damage:
Due to changed beach conditions, access is limited to the path opposite campsites 21 and 23. All other beach accesses are strictly closed. Visitors should take care in beach and creek areas, as flood debris continues to wash up on northern NSW beaches.
Please be aware that there may be water covering sections of the Jerusalem Creek walk to remote campsites. All campsites are open and accessible to the public.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 8.43am to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Jul 2022, 2.23pm
Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve is closed until September 2022 due damaged sustained in recent floods.
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 11 Oct 2021, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 May 2022, 9.04am
O'Connors fire trail is closed from Monday 10 January 2022 for maintenance and upgrades. Signs will be in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/arakwal-national-park/local-alerts
Arakwal National Park is always open but may be closed at times due to storm weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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