Applies from Thu 5 Sep 2019, 12.00am to Mon 23 Sep 2019, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Sep 2019, 10.48am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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• Bundjalung National Park

Applies from Sun 8 Sep 2019, 5.35pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Sep 2019, 3.51pm

Fires - Advice: Taylings Ridge

There is a fire in this park called Taylings Ridge. 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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• Border Ranges National Park

Applies from Fri 6 Sep 2019, 7.00am to Mon 16 Sep 2019, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Sep 2019, 12.54pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Mebbin National Park

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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• Mebbin National Park

Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2019, 8.35am to Mon 16 Sep 2019, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Sep 2019, 10.35am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 22 parks nearby. Show list

• Ballina Nature Reserve
• Boatharbour Nature Reserve
• Border Ranges National Park
• Broadwater National Park
• Bungabbee Nature Reserve
• Bungawalbin National Park
• Bungawalbin State Conservation Area
• Davis Scrub Nature Reserve
• Dubay Nurahm Aboriginal Area
• Lennox Head Aboriginal Area
• Little Pimlico Island Nature Reserve
• Muckleewee Mountain Nature Reserve
• Nightcap National Park
• Richmond River Nature Reserve
• Tuckean Nature Reserve
• Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve
• Uralba Nature Reserve
• Victoria Park Nature Reserve
• Whian Whian State Conservation Area
• Wilson Nature Reserve
• Yarringully Nature Reserve
• Yarringully State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 19 Aug 2019, 8.05am to Fri 20 Sep 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2019, 1.26pm

Closed areas: Minyon Drive road closure

Minyon Drive will be closed between Minyon Falls and Rummery Park campground due to road repairs from Monday 19 August to Monday 9 September 2019. If you are travelling to Rummery Park campground, the only access will be via Nightcap Range Road. Likewise, if you are travelling to Minyon Falls, the only access will be via Minyon Drive. 

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 02 6627 0200.

Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Nightcap National Park
  • Minyon Falls lookout
• Whian Whian State Conservation Area
  • Boggy Creek walk
  • Rummery Park campground

Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2019, 9.43am to Mon 30 Sep 2019, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2019, 11.02am

Closed areas: Fishermans lookout closed

Fishermans lookout is closed due to construction works from Monday 12 August to Monday 30 September 2019. This is unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Tweed Byron area office on 02 6639 8300.

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• Cape Byron State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 26 Jul 2019, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jul 2019, 9.13am

Hazard reduction burns: Yelgun HR

There is a fire in this park called Yelgun HR. 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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• Billinudgel Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 8 Jul 2019, 8.30am to Fri 20 Dec 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Aug 2019, 8.05am

Other planned events: Shorebird protection program - 1080 fox and wild dog program underway

NSW National Parks will run a 1080 fox baiting program in this park from Monday 8 July to Friday 20 December 2019. Where wild dogs are detected during these programs, they will also be controlled. Signs will be located at entrances to reserves where baits have been laid.

Dogs are not permitted in national parks or nature reserves. Please be aware of these control programs and keep domestic pets to designated pet exercise areas. Avoid bait stations and/or ejectors at all times.

These programs are priority initiatives of the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan to protect breeding threatened shorebirds.

For more information please call the local NPWS area office on 02 6627 0200.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Broadwater National Park
• Bundjalung National Park
• Richmond River Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2019, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Aug 2019, 2.22pm

Closed areas: Beach access from Captain Cook walking track closed

The access to the beach off Captain Cook walking track in Cape Byron State Conservation Area is closed due to beach erosion. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. For more information, please contact the NPWS Tweed Byron area office on 02 6639 8300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Cape Byron State Conservation Area
  • Captain Cook lookout and picnic area

Applies from Tue 21 May 2019, 2.53pm to Thu 31 Oct 2019, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2019, 11.02am

Closed areas: Cutters Hut closed - construction works

Cutters Hut, within Cutters Camp campground, is closed due to construction works. NPWS is currently upgrading Cutters Hut to create a new camp kitchen for visitors as well as completing Stage 2 of the Cutters campground upgrade. Construction works may cause minor noise disturbance to visitors. 

For more information, please call the NPWS Tweed Byron office on 02 6670 8600.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mebbin National Park
  • Cutters Camp campground

Applies from Wed 10 Apr 2019, 4.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2019, 2.34pm

Safety alerts: New road conditions at Black Rocks campground - take care

There have been recent roadworks around Black Rocks campground. These roadworks include newly graded road and repair of existing speed bumps.

Visitors are reminded to travel at the recommended signposted speed limit for the safety of other visitors. The speed bumps are in place to reduce traffic speed given the number of other visitors in the campground.

Small vehicles should exercise caution when crossing speed bumps.

For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.

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• Bundjalung National Park
  • Black Rocks campground

Applies from Fri 22 Feb 2019, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Feb 2019, 11.04am

Closed areas: Take care on beaches in Cape Byron State Conservation Area

Some areas of Cape Byron State Conservation Area have been impacted by former Tropical Cyclone Oma. Areas have been reopened but please take care as hazards remain in:

• Wategos Beach
• Clarkes Beach
• The Pass

For more information, please call the NPWS Tweed Byron area office on 02 6639 8300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Cape Byron State Conservation Area
  • Wategos Beach

Applies from Thu 12 Jul 2018, 9.49am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 8.52am

Other planned events: Black Rocks campground - changed access from the Pacific Highway

Access to Black Rocks campground from the Pacific Highway via The Gap Road has changed.

The turnoff to The Gap Road has permanently closed as part of the Pacific Highway upgrade. Access to The Gap Road is now via Tuckombil Road, which runs parallel to the highway. 

The turnoff to Tuckombil Road is 2km south of the southern end of the town of Woodburn. Follow Tuckombil Road south for 1.8km, then turn left onto The Gap Road. Black Rocks campground is 20km south along The Gap Road. 

Please drive slowly along The Gap Road because it is unsealed.

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• Bundjalung National Park

Applies from Tue 18 Jul 2017, 7.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 8.58am

Safety alerts: Ilmenite stockpile removal and site rehabilitation

Visitors to Black Rocks campground should expect to encounter large trucks on The Gap Road. This is part of a major project to remove a sand mining tailings stockpile from the park and restore the area to a natural ecosystem. Park visitors are asked to slow down and exercise caution while driving along The Gap Road. No works associated with this project will be undertaken on weekends, public holidays or NSW school holidays. The truck movements are expected to continue until June 2020. For more information or to report any incidents please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200.

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• Bundjalung National Park

Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2017, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Pedestrian beach access track closed

Some areas of this park are temporarily closed due to storm damage until further notice. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Closed areas are:

• Pedestrian access track to beach near Black Rocks near Site 8 in Black Rocks campground

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Bundjalung National Park
  • Black Rocks campground

Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2015, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.14pm

Other incidents: Black Rocks campground - aircraft noise

Attention for campers at Black Rocks regarding periodic aircraft noise over the campground. The Department of Defence has a training area within Bundjalung National Park north of Black Rocks campground. Aircraft may fly over the campground from time to time. Please ring 1300 333 3623 or consult the Department of Defence website for more information.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Bundjalung National Park
  • Black Rocks campground

Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2014, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Closure Gamma Garra pedestrian bridge

Gumma Garra pedestrian bridge is closed due to safety issues until further notice. The walking tracks at Gumma Garra will not be accessible until the bridge is repaired. For more information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Bundjalung National Park
  • Gummigurrah walking track

Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2014, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.14pm

Closed areas: Black Rocks campground - No 4WD Beach access

Partial closure. No 4WD beach access from Black Rocks campground. Due to significant storm damage, the 4WD beach access at Black Rocks campground is closed. Vehicles may still drive along Ten Mile Beach north from the Shark Bay 4WD beach access, but cannot exit at Black Rocks.There are no other beach access points on Ten Mile Beach other than Shark Bay 4WD beach access. No 4WD access north of Black Rocks campground.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Bundjalung National Park
  • Black Rocks campground