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Applies from Thu 15 Oct 2026, 2.37pm to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 2.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Oct 2026, 2.44pm
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Picnic Area temorary closure 20-23 October
Cambridge Picnic Area and associated walks will be closed from Tuesday 20 October to Friday 23 October for works, re-oping 5pm Friday 23 October.
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will remain open for thru access to Mount Babyl, Peacock Creek campground and Peacock Creek road.
Culmaran Valley Track, Culmaran Loop trail and visitor facilities at Cambridge Plateau picnic area will be closed for the duration of the works.
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 Thu 15 Oct 2026, 9.00am to Mon 26 Oct 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Oct 2026, 10.10am
Other planned events: Cudgen Day Use Area Temporarily Closed
Between Thursday 22 October and Saturday 24 October 2026, there will be no vehicle or pedestrian access to Cudgen Day Use Area because of car park resurfacing works. Works are expected to take approximately 2-3 days to complete.
For more information, contact Tweed Byron Office on 02 6639 8300 or at npws.tweedbyron@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 3.39pm
Closed areas: Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe closed
Cape Byron Lighthouse Café has now closed. NPWS are assessing future options for the site as part of planning for the Walgun Cape Byron Lighthouse precinct.
For more information, please email the NPWS Tweed/Byron area office.
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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.51pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 3.25pm
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road - NOW OPEN, 4WD Only
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are now open but may close at short notice if heavy falls are forecast.
Both roads are 4WD dry weather accessible only, and are not suitable for trailers, caravans or buses.
For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 2.42pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 2.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 2.45pm
Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only north of picnic area
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles from Cambridge Picnic Area north to Peacock Creek Road.
All drivers to use caution when travelling north of the picnic area during and following wet weather.
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 Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Oct 2026, 7.34am
Safety alerts: Beach access closed due to beach erosion
Coastal processes have eroded the foredune in front of the cottages, causing a dangerous drop off. The beach access tracks between Mildenhall Cottage and Imeson Cottage, and from Partridge Cottage, have been closed until further notice. Access to Clarkes Beach is via Brooke Drive and the Pass, or through the Bawaii (Captain Cook) car park and rest area.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Oct 2026, 7.00pm
Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and summit
Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit are closed until further notice. Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.
Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For up-to-date visitor information visit the Wollumbin National Park webpage.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 7.31am
Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs
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 the 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 NPWS Richmond River Area or call on 02 6627 0200.
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