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Butterleaf State Conservation Area

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Last reviewed: Fri 26 June 2026, 8.51am

Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 8.51am.

Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only

Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.

For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 11.11am to Thu 29 Jun 2028, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 9.45am

Other planned events: Wonga walk access change

There is a temporary detour to access the Wonga walk. This access track is a 2-minute walk from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, along Lyrebird Lane.

The temporary access track is surfaced with non-slip rubber mat. Please note that the track is steep and uneven in sections, making it unsuitable for prams, wheelchairs and other mobility aids. 

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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.47pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 1.39pm

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is closed between Mount Babyl north to Peacock Creek Road until approximately Friday 10 July due to wet conditions. 

The following facilities will remain open

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  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track

Please use Iron Pot Creek Road or Sextonville 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 Tue 5 May 2026, 4.25pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 11.50am

Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground access limitations

Access to Peacock Creek campground is limited for some vehicles during inclement weather due to deterioration of local roads. See below best options to access the campground whilst repairs and upgrades take place on local roads:

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  1. Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive via Bruxner Highway (south) - best access when open, 2WD suitable in dry weather only. Intermittently closed during periods of wet weather.
  2. Sextonville Road via Summerland Way (East) - Most weather access suitable for most vehicles. /**/
  3. Iron Pot Creek Road via Kyogle (north) - Suitable for all vehicles in most weather. Drive from Kyogle towards Toonumbar on Afterlee Road to the Dam Access Road, then turn left onto Brays Road, right onto Logan's Bridge Road and right onto Iron Pot Creek Road. Follow signs to Bonalbo once on Brays Road.
  4. Peacock Creek Road via Clarence way (west) - 4WD only, not suitable for towing. Two steep creek crossings not suitable for 2WD/AWD, badly damaged road surface with very large pot holes.

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 6 Jul 2026, 7.46am to Mon 3 Aug 2026, 4.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 4.58pm

Closed areas: Bindarray Picnic Area Closed for works

Bindarray Picnic Area is closed to the public from Monday 6 July to Monday 3rd August due to construction works.

There will be no access possible via vehicle or pedestrians during this time.

 

The closed area is from the gate at the northern end of Jersery Bull Rd (near junction with Pine Rd) and south to Bindarray Picnic Area.

There is no change to any access to Pine Rd.

 

Construction of a new pedestrian suspension bridge across the Urumbilium River near Bindarray Picnic Area will provide improved access to the site once works are completed.

This project is part of the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, which will provide a new public walking track from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre to Bindarray Picnic Area. 

 

Any enquiries, please call NPWS Coffs on 02 6652 0900

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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 11.07am

Closed areas: Horse riding trails closed for safety

Due to ongoing safety and welfare issues surrounding accessibility and water supply the Dthinna Dthinnawan horse riding trails remain closed until further notice.


NPWS are working to address the issues, and will reopen the horse riding trails as soon as it is safe to do so. For further information contact the NPWS Barwon Area Office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Mon 22 Jun 2026, 12.37pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 7.36am

Safety alerts: Peacock Creek road works 22 June to 18 July

Peacock Road will be subject to road repair works from 22 June to approximately 18 July which may cause some delays and temproary closures.

Works will occur during business hours, Monday to Friday with traffic management in place.

All road users advised to drive to conditions, follow directions of traffic managers and adhere to all signage.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2026, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jun 2026, 4.54pm

Closed areas: Urumbilum Falls timber bridge closed - Bindarri NP

The timber bridge which provides access from Urumbilum Falls Carpark east across Urumbilum Creek to the Urumbilum Falls Day Use Area is closed.

 

This closure is necessary due to the surface fill on this elevated timber bridge eroding, causing it to be unsafe for walkers. 

 

For alternate access, options are to use the shallow road ford adjacent (only in times of low water flow), or alternatively consider the flagged walking track to access Urumbilum Falls. 

 

NPWS will be rerouting and improving the walking track access to Urumbilum Falls as part of the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk over the next two years. This project is already planned and funded, with on-ground work underway in other sectors. 

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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 10.54am

Closed areas: Sid Burke Rest Area closed for works

Please be advised Sid Burke Rest Area is closed until further notice.

Emergency works are being undertaken to fix vandalised amenities building.

 

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Applies from Wed 27 Aug 2025, 8.02am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 7.54am

Other incidents: Yabbra NP - Road conditions

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 Mon 1 Jun 2026, 8.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 4.29pm

Closed areas: Lyrebird Link track closed

Lyrebird Link track closed. Temporary access to walks via a steep detour.

The Lyrebird Link ramp to the walking tracks from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has been closed to address safety risks. Temporary access to the walks via a short steep detour (18 degrees or 1 in 3) is unsuitable for mobility impaired visitors and prams. This will be the only available walk access until the Glade reopens. Please ask at the information counter for advice and directions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 or Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900

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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 10.10am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10.11am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 8.49am

Closed areas: Barokee Campground Closed Due to Maintenance

Barokee Campground will be closed from 10am Monday 13 April to 10am Sunday 31st August 2026 for maintenance. The Day Use Area and Walking tracks are now publicly accessible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 6.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 7.48am

Safety alerts: Construction Works Along Bike Trails

Please be advised scheduled construction works will be underway along the bike trails in Currys Gap State Conservation Area from 25 May 2026 to 30 September 2026.

Work hours are :

  • Mon-Fri: 6:00am to 6:00pm
  • Saturdays: 6:00am to 1:00pm

 

The park will remain open during this time, however please adhere to all signs and directions from contractors and workers onsite. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 8.49am

Closed areas: Lavender Vale Homestead Closed for Bookings

Due to maintenance, the Lavender Vale Homestead at Kwiambal National Park will be closed to bookings for the foreseeable future. We apologise for the inconvenience.

 

Please note Lavender Vale Cottage has remained open and is available for bookings. Please visit: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/lavender-vale-cottage

 

For more information contact the local office at (02) 6739 0700 or npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 11.00am

Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed

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 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 12.50pm

Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures

The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.

  • Eagles Nest walking track
  • All access to Weeping Rock

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 12.55pm

Other planned events: Susan Island Nature Reserve - 1080 baiting program

 

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Susan Island Nature Reserve Area from 1 January to 31 July 2026.

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 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 Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 66 411 500.

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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 8.59am

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.

Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.

For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 8.43am

Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations

Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 09 March 2027.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 8.51am

Closed areas: Road closure

Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.

The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.

Please note:

  • Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
  • Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 8.51am

Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed

The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 8.51am

Safety alerts: Speed limits within park

Vehicle access in Boonoo Boonoo NP is restricted to a maximum of 40km/h throughout the park, and some areas with shared pedestrian access are restricted to 10km/h. Gravel roads can become slippery at times, particularly in wet weather, so please exercise caution and adhere to the sign-posted limits.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 28 Jun 2026, 11.50am

Safety alerts: Sherwood Forest Drive is 4wd and dry weather only

Sherwood Forest Drive is a 4WD, dry weather only road. 

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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 8.57am

Safety alerts: Safety Alert - Changed Road conditions: Waihou Rd 5T load limit

Waihou Rd has a 5 Tonne load limit due to a damaged bridge and a damaged culvert.  

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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.35am

Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed.

West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.

 

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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2026, 3.10pm

Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure

Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens roads.

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/butterleaf-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

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