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Applies from Fri 6 Sep 2019, 7.00am to Fri 27 Sep 2019, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Sep 2019, 10.50am
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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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2019, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2019, 11.05am
Closed areas: Historic Nightcap walking track closed - bush fire
Historic Nightcap walking track is closed because of bush fire. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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