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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 10.52am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
Richmond River Area – Captains Creek Nature Reserve (NR), Richmond Range National Park (NP), Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay NP, Nymboida NP, Mount Neville NR, Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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 NPWS area office for more information.
Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 3.59pm to Mon 21 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 9.17am
Closed areas: Protestors Falls walking track closed
Protestors Falls walking track will be affected by closures from 29 April to 21 July 2025 for maintenance works to replace the footbridge. There will be no public access from the end of the elevated boardwalk platform. Terania Creek picnic area will remain open.
Closure may be extended due to weather events. Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Wed 2 Jul 2025, 10.19am to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 10.20am
Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed
Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, planned roadworks and ongoing pest control programs. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, South Haystack Feeder Road and Pocupar Road are management trails only with only authorised vehicles permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.02am
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 Sat 28 Jun 2025, 8.58am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.01am
Safety alerts: Murray Scrub Road - 2WD access dry weather only
Murray Scrub Road access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.
We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 7.32am
Closed parks: Reserves and conservation areas closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until 31 July 2025 due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 8.25am
Closed parks: Walking Track Closed - Wilsons Nature Reserve
The Walking track is currently closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Alstonville office on 02 66270 200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.09am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 4.47pm
Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground access changed
Access to Peacock Creek campground has changed due to deterioration of local roads following the impacts of Cyclone Alfred. See below best options to access the campground whilst repairs and upgrades take place on local roads:
- Iron Pot Creek Road via Kyogle (north) - All weather best access is from Kyogle via Afterlee Road to the Dam Access Road, then a left turn onto Brays Road, right turn onto Logan's Bridge Road, right turn onto Iron Pot Creek Road. Follow signs to Bonalbo once on Brays Road.
- 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.
- Sextonville Road via Summerland Way (east) - suitable for 4WDs only, badly damaged with large pot holes and deep ruts. Repair works soon to commence, check for alerts.
- Peacock Creek Road via Clarence way (west) - 4WD only, not recommended for towing. Two steep creek crossings not suitable for 2WD/AWD, narrow weed affected road sections, badly damaged with 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 2 Jun 2025, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Jul 2025, 9.19am
Safety alerts: Frazers Beach Entrance - Washed out
Following recent severe weather across the area, Frazers Reef Beach access is currently closed. The walking track towards the beach has been heavily eroded. Staff are working to make the access safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 6641 1500
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Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.18am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Coxs Road Extended Closure
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until late 2025 following damage and required repairs from Cyclone Alfred.
This closure will affect the following areas:
- Murray Scrub Lookout
- Sherwood Lookout
Iron Pot Creek Campground and Murray Scrub Walking track can be accessed via Murray Scrub Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 8.36am
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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 10.48am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Jul 2025, 9.21am
Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions
Nightcap Range Road is closed to traffic in both directions due to a major landslip associated with the 2022 flood event. The closure affects the section of Nightcap Range Road between Rummery Road intersection and Telephone Road trailer parking area.
Access to Minyon Falls and Rummery Park is via Minyon Falls Road only.
An estimated repair date has not been determined. For more information, please email or call Richmond River NPWS on 02 6672 0200.
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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.35am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.33am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 1 April 2025 to Wednesday 1 October 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats using Felixer unit.
The program will take place in Bundjalung National Park.
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). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS Alstonville office for more information on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 4.25pm
Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only
Cambridge Plateu Forest Drive access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.
We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.18am
Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
North Rocks Road is closed until 30 July 2025. 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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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 7.32am
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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