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Applies from Fri 1 Dec 2023, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Sun 3 Dec 2023, 5.10pm
Fires - Advice: MOUNT MARSH RD, WHIPORIE
There is a fire in this park called MOUNT MARSH RD, WHIPORIE. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.00pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 6.06pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to flood damage
The following areas are open:
- Minyon Grass Day Use Area
- Minyon Drive
- Minyon Falls walking track from Minyon Grass Day Use Area to base of falls only
- Pholis Walking track
- Historic Nightcap walking track
- Whian Whian mountain bike trails
- Protestors Falls walking track
- Terania Creek picnic area
The following walking tracks and areas are closed until Friday 29 December 2023 due to flood damage:
- Minyon Falls walking track from lookout to base of falls
These closures may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Alternative walking options in the area include:
- Big Scrub loop and Rocky Creek Dam walk, accessible from Rocky Creek Dam picnic area
- Mount Matheson loop accessible from Newton Drive.
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 Wed 29 Nov 2023, 1.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 2.01pm
Other planned events: Summer Maintenance Grading Lake Arragan Campground
Summer maintenance road grading is underway. Park visitors should anticipate short term road closures and NPWS earthmoving equipment in use on these roads. NPWS staff are on site.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2023, 3.47pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 8.29am
Closed parks: Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve closed
Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve is closed until Wednesday 31 January 2024 for maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Nov 2023, 8.55am
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon River crossing - call 0407 362 118
- Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2023, 7.01am to Fri 5 Jan 2024, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 11.12am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Tuesday 1 August 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes, and is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 30 Oct 2023, 7.00am to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 11.11am
Other planned events: Repair works underway - Some roads may be closed
Roadworks will be underway on Barcoongere and McPhillips Roads from October 2023 until December 2023. Information regarding closures and access will be displayed on signage.
For more information contact Forestry Corporation of NSW on 02 6656 8800.
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Applies from Tue 29 Aug 2023, 10.00am to Fri 22 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 1.39pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Saturday 2 September 2023 to Monday 18 December 2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Bundjalung National Park and Richmond River Nature Reserve.
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 local Alstonville NPWS area office for more information on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Fri 16 Dec 2022, 9.00am to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Oct 2023, 7.53am
Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations
Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise until further notice. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range may be heard and seen from the Black Rocks campground and Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
Please note:
- The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
- RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
- Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.
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 Tue 18 Jul 2023, 12.44pm to Fri 29 Dec 2023, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.24am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service will be laying 1080 ground baits in Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve (north of the river) between the 25 July 2023 and 22 December 2023 to control the introduced European red fox.
The fox control program is part of the NSW Saving our Species Program for the conservation of priority threatened species such as beach stone curlew and pied oystercatcher.
1080 warning signs will be placed at all authorised access points to the baiting location.
WARNING: 1080 is lethal to domestic dogs and cats. Domestic dogs are prohibited in all NSW National Parks, penalties apply for non-compliance.
Please restrain pets and working dogs and ensure they do not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning please seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information contact the NPWS Tweed Byron Area office in Tweed on (02) 6670 8600.
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Applies from Wed 19 Oct 2022, 8.57am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Nov 2023, 7.42am
Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
North Rocks Road is closed until Sunday 30 June 2024. 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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