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Last reviewed: Sat 26 July 2025, 8.41am
Applies from Thu 17 Jul 2025, 2.06pm to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 4.52pm.
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 Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Jul 2025, 8.41am.
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 18 Jun 2025, 12.59pm to Sat 30 Aug 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 8.10am.
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
Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11.14am to Wed 6 Aug 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 3.00pm
Roadworks will be underway on all trails within Goonengerry National Park Monday 21 July to Wednesday 6 August 2025. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
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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
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
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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 3.59pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11.43am
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 Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 8.01am
The Walking track is currently closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Alstonville office on 02 66270 200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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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
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
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
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 Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 10.52am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
Richmond River Area – Captains Creek Nature Reserve (NR), Richmond Range National Park (NP), Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay NP, Nymboida NP, Mount Neville NR, Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
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 NPWS area office for more information.
Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 9.50am
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 Wed 2 Jul 2025, 10.19am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 8.26am
Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, planned roadworks and ongoing pest control programs. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, South Haystack Feeder Road and Pocupar Road are management trails only with only authorised vehicles permitted.
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 26 May 2025, 10.57am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 10.07am
Essential road maintenance is currently being undertaken to Brummies Road, Condowie Road and North Wollumbin Road. Works will be undertaken between 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. The works are expected to be completed by 31 August 2025. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating in the area. During these works access maybe temporarily restricted. Bushwalkers and cyclists are advised to follow the directions of roadwork signs and contractor staff.
These roads were badly damaged during the Flood 2022 event. Works being undertaken include the re-surfacing of trails, re-instatement of drainage, and the replacement of damaged bridges.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.02am
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 Sat 28 Jun 2025, 8.58am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.01am
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 Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.26am
Please travel travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek and Manns Roads to access the following locations:
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 Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.09am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 8.11am
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 Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.18am
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:
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
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
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 Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 10.32am
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.