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Applies from Mon 1 Jan 2024, 9.15am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 1.55pm
Other planned events: Notice of fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 1 January 2024 to Sunday 30 June 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise fox impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting area. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW NPWS-managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and also must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 25 Mar 2024, 1.00am to Fri 2 Aug 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 10.01am
Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track closed between Lighthouse and Wategos beach
The section of the Cape Byron walking track between Wategos Beach (east) and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse will be closed for maintenance work until August 2024.
Vehicle access around the Cape Byron State Conservation Reserve will not be affected. Vehicles can access the Pass and Palm Valley picnic area, Wategos Beach, and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse.
Visitors can safely walk to the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse via:
- Lee Lane to the Tallow Ridge Walking Track, or
- Lighthouse Road down-road
Visitors may choose to along Clarkes Beach to access the Pass and the Palm Valley picnic area. The section of the walking track between the Palm Valley picnic area and Wategos Beach (west) remains open.
This closure is to improve accessibility and ensure visitor safety. For more information, please contact the local office. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 28 Feb 2024, 3.26pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Apr 2024, 2.10pm
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Future Closure - 6 May to 31 June 2024
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 6 May to 31 June 2024 for flood repairs and road maintenance works. Specific dates will be provided closer to commencement of works.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed from the west via Peacock Creek Road or from the east via Sextonville Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and related walking tracks will remain closed for the duration of road works
- There will be no access to the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area during most of the closure period. Guests can contact the cabin owner regarding their stay and access requirements.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sat 13 Apr 2024, 6.18pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 6.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 6.21pm
Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground 4WD/AWD access only
Peacock Creek Campground is accessible by 4WD or AWD only until further notice.
Many local roads are still impacted by large pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions.
- Iron Pot Creek Road is suitable for 4WD or AWD only due to the current condition of the crossing at Toonumbar Dam
- Sextonville Road and Peacock Creek Road (western end) are only suitble for 4WD due to deep creek crossing and severe road surface damage
- The north of Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is currently closed due to hazardous conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 3.25pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2024, 11.34am
Closed areas: Bulmers Road Closure - 4 to 30 April
Bulmers Road will be closed for repair works from 4 April to approximately 30 April 2024.
The closure applies to a short 100m section of road approxmately 1.5km East of Cherry Tree Road. Works will take approximately 4 weeks to complete dependant on weather.
There will be strictly no through access along the closed section of road for the duration of works. Alternative access is via the Bruxner Highway at each end of Bulmers Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 9.55am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Apr 2024, 10.02am
Closed areas: Yellow Cutting Road closed
The Yellow Cutting Road between Newfondland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate road in Yuraygir National Park is closed due to a bridge defect.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Grafton NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 4.00pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 10.02am
Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track closed between Captain Cook lookout and Brooke Drive
The section of the Cape Byron Walking Track between Captain Cooks lookout carpark and Brooke Drive is closed for maintenance from mid-April until mid-May.
Vehicle access around the Cape Byron State Conservation Reserve is not be affected. Vehicles can access the Pass and Palm Valley picnic area, Wategos Beach and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse.
Visitors can safely walk to the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse via:
- Lee Lane to the Tallow Ridge Walking Track, or
- Lighthouse Road down-road
Visitors may choose to walk along Clarkes Beach to access the Pass and the Palm Valley picnic area. The section of the walking track between the Palm Valley picnic area and Wategos Beach (west) remains open.
This closure is to improve accessibility and ensure visitor safety. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 9 Apr 2024, 8.17am to Tue 7 May 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Section of Victoria Park boardwalk closed
A section of Victoria Park boardwalk in Victoria Park Nature Reserve is closed due to storm damage. The picnic area and remainder of the boardwalk is open. Please adhere to closure signage in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 8 Feb 2024, 4.18pm to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2024, 11.24am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Due to storm damage, Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl until 31 July 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway. This section of road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles in wet weather and is not suitable for heavy vehicles until slip repairs in May 2024.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed via Peacock Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Iron Pot Creek Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Culmarran Valley Track and Cambridge loop walk will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Guests wish to access the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area can do so from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Many local roads are still impacted by pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Apr 2024, 11.59am
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 Thu 18 Jan 2024, 4.13pm to Thu 30 May 2024, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2024, 11.33am
Closed areas: Murray Scrub Walking Track closed
Murray Scrub walking track is closed due to storm damage until Mid-May 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Kyogle area office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 3.47pm
Closed areas: Boorkoom campground closure - Routine maintenance
Boorkoom campground will be closed from 2pm, Sunday 12 May 2024 until 2pm, Friday 17 May 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 20 Mar 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 3.46pm
Closed areas: Illaroo campground closure - Routine maintenance
Illaroo campground will be closed from 2pm, Sunday 5 May 2024 until 2pm, Sunday 12 May 2024 for routine maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 25 Mar 2024, 3.09pm to Thu 1 Aug 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 3.44pm
Closed areas: Illaroo campground viewing platform
Illaroo campground viewing platform and part of the picnic area is closed form Monday 25 March 2024 until Thursday 1 August 2024 for replacement. The platform will be opened as soon as possible.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 66411500.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Mar 2024, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Rocky Point track steps closed
Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed from Tuesday 1 January to Sunday 30 June 2024 for upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 1 Apr 2024, 8.00am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2024, 9.19am
Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 1st April to 30th June 2024 on the following reserves:
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
- Butterleaf National Park
- Capoompeta National Park
- Cataract National Park
- Cataract State Conservation Area
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Crooked Creek National Park
- Donnybrook Nature Reserve
- Gibraltar Nature Reserve
- Gibraltar Range National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
- Kwiambal National Park
- Mann River Nature Reserve
- Maryland National Park
- Nullamanna National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Severn River Nature Reserve
- Torrington State Conservation Area
- Warra National Park
- Washpool National Park
- Washpool State Conservation Area
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2023, 3.47pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 7.43am
Closed parks: Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve closed
Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve is closed until Wednesday 30 June 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 10 Jan 2024, 2.20pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 7.43am
Closed areas: Walking Track Closed - Wilsons Nature Reserve
The Walking track is currently closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 66270 200
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