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Last reviewed: Thu 29 January 2026, 8.34am
Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 8.34am.
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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| 17 February 2026 | Closed areas | Closure part Tweed Range Scenic Drive - Border Ranges National Park | Details |
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Applies from Tue 17 Feb 2026, 9.36am to Fri 20 Feb 2026, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 9.56am The Tweed Range Scenic Drive will be closed to all vehicles between Sheepstation Creek camping area and Forest Tops camping area to allow for essential road repairs. Visitors will not be able to access the Tweed Range Scenic Drive from the Sheepstation Creek or western end. Works are scheduled to commence on 17th February and will continue after that date for 4 - 5 days. Access to the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and all associated visitor areas including Brindle Creek and the Pinnacle Lookout will only be available from the eastern end of the Tweed Range Scenic Drive via Creegans Road, Barkers Vale during this period. Access to Sheepstation Creek camping area from the Summerland Way at Wiangaree is not affected. All walking tracks from Sheepstation Creek remain open. |
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Applies from Mon 8 Dec 2025, 12.48pm to Fri 6 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 2.05pm
Essential road maintenance is underway on Brummies Road, Condowie Road and North Wollumbin Road. Works will be happening from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and are expected to be completed by Friday 6 March 2026.
During these works access may be temporarily restricted. Bushwalkers and cyclists are advised to follow the directions of roadwork signs and contractor staff.
Heavy plant & machinery will be operating in the area to resurface trails, reinstate drainage and replace damaged bridges.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Thu 12 Feb 2026, 1.38pm to Mon 16 Feb 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 1.43pm
The following area are closed from 12pm Friday 13 February to 12pm Monday 16 February due to predicted heavy rainfall:
· Protester Falls Walking track
· Terania Creek picnic area
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 further information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.41am to Wed 18 Feb 2026, 8.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.47am
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 10am Friday 13 February until Wednesday 18 February due to Forecast wet weather. The following areas are inaccessible and therefore closed:
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There is no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road. Closure maybe extended if required.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 9.55am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.34am
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Mount Babyl north to Peacock Creek Road until Late February/March 2026 due to hazardous conditions over the wet summer season.
The following facilities will remain open
Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road to access Peacock Creek campground as there will be no access via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens.
Telco Companies & related persons that require access to Mount Babyl trail and tower area, can access Mount Babyl using a KRB key only.
The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will remain accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive from the south via the Bruxner Highway, contact the owner for more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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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
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 Fri 31 Oct 2025, 9.06am to Sun 31 May 2026, 9.06am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.33am
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 Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.33am
Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2025, 1.00pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.36am
Access to Peacock Creek campground has changed due to deterioration of local roads following the impacts of Cyclone Alfred. See below best options to access the campground whilst repairs and upgrades take place on local roads:
Drivers advised to drive to conditions, check NPWS website alerts before visiting and follow all signage instructions at road works. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 11.32am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.34am
From 28 October 2025, Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are closed until Autumn 2026. Estimated re-opening is May 2026 following completion of maintenance works.
Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.
Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore seasonally closed from late spring until late autumn dependant on rainfall during the wet season. There may also be additional closures during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 27 Aug 2025, 8.02am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 2.08pm
South Yabbra Road runs South from Clarence Way providing visitors with an 18km rainforest road experience to the heart of Yabbra National Park. South Yabbra Road is generally suitable for AWD or 4WD vehicles in dry weather conditions and is a no through road (visitors need to return along South Yabbra Road). From the end of South Yabbra Road visitors can walk or cycle along the adjacent management trails to explore further. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, Pocupar Road, Bald Knob Road and South Haystack Feeder are management trails where public vehicle access is not permitted. These management trails are periodically closed to visitors for road maintenance or pest management operations with closures notified on NPWS website.
Sheas Hut Road provides public vehicle access for a further 10 km however is in poor condition and not promoted.
There are frequent tree falls along these roads and visitors are advised to avoid during wet weather events or strong winds. For further information contact the Kyogle NPWS office on (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 8.35am
Please travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek and Manns Roads to access the following locations:
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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 9.14am
Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit are closed until further notice. Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.
Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For up-to-date visitor information visit the Wollumbin National Park webpage.
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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
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 3 February to June 2026 while major road repairs continue. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Contact Byron Bay office for further information 02 6639 8300
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Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jan 2026, 9.17am
Cambridge Plateu Forest Drive 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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/border-ranges-national-park/local-alerts
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.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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