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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2.48pm to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 10.23am

Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, this park or reserve is closed until Friday 4 April 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 Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 10.07am

Closed parks: Reserves and conservation areas closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until Friday 2 May 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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.07pm to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 9.17pm

Closed parks: National park closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, Yabbra National Park is closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The park will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Mon 7 Apr 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 8.52pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to severe weather impacts

The following campground areas are closed until Monday 7 April due to impacts from severe weather:

  • Forest Tops campground, Border Ranges National Park
  • Sheepstation Creek campground, Border Ranges National Park

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.47pm to Mon 7 Apr 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.50pm

Closed parks: National park closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, Border Ranges National Park is closed until Monday 7 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The park will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm to Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.47pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until Thursday 10 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Rocky Creek Track
  • Weeun Weeun Campground
  • Yelgun Kyoomgun Campground
  • Big Scrub Loop
  • Byan Yangala Loop
  • Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk
  • Historic Nightcap Track
  • Kunghur Flying Fox
  • Mount Matheson Loop
  • Pholis Walk
  • Quandong Falls Track
  • Tweed Hinterland Nature Walk
  • Visitor Precinct - Mount Nardi
  • Mount Nardi Day Use Area
  • Visitor Precinct - Terania Creek
  • Terania Creek Day Use Area
  • Protestor Falls Track

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.33pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until Monday 31 March due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Visitor Precinct - Minyon Falls
  • Minyon Falls Day Use Area
  • Boggy Creek Walk
  • Minyon Loop
  • Visitor Precinct - Minyon Grass
  • Minyon Grass Day Use Area

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.29pm to Mon 14 Apr 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.33pm

Closed parks: National park closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, Toonumbar National Park is closed until Monday 14 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The park will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.23pm to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.27pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until 17 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Cambridge Plateau Day Use Area
  • Culmaran Loop
  • Culmaran Valley Track

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.19pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.23pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, Jubullum Flats Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until 31 March due to potential damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The area will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.12pm to Thu 10 Apr 2025, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.19pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Byan Yangala Loop
  • Peates Mountain Track
  • Visitor Precinct - Telephone Road
  • Whian Whian mountain bike trails

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.54am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Mar 2025, 1.14pm

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closed March 24 to April 17

 

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 24 March to Thursday 17 April 2025 due to road repair works.

The following facilities will be closed for the duration

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

Mount Babyl trail and tower area will be accessible from the north only. Permission for access via the Bruxner Highway during works must be sought from the ranger through the NPWS Kyogle Office.

The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will not be accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for the duration of the closure, contact the owner for more information.

There will be no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.09am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.54am

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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. *closed until April 17 due to repair works, check relevant alert for more details.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 3.40pm

Closed areas: Mebbin Forest Road and Cadel Road Closed for road work tree clearing

The through roads in Mebbin National Park (Mebbin Forest Road and Cadel Road) will be closed for hazardous tree removal and road repair on Friday 14 March 2025 due to heavy rainfall and damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 2.37pm

Other planned events: Vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem Central Trails, Unicorn Falls and Whiskey Creek walk

NPWS advises visitors using the Mount Jerusalem National Park Central Trails, Unicorn Falls walking track and Whiskey Creek walk to access these areas via Uki using Rowlands Creek Road and Manns Road. Byron Shire Council are currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley. These works include the restoration and repair of culverts and causeways along Main Arm Road, which is the main vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem National Park when approaching from Mullumbimby. Byron Shire Council have advised that Main Arm Road should only be used by local traffic. Flood restoration works to Main Arm Road are expected to be completed by early 2026. For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.

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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 1.55pm

Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks

The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.

The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.

Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.06am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 6.42am

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 Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Mar 2025, 7.58am

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 Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 9.54am

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 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 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 4.10pm

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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 8.40am

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and summit closed

Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.

Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit remain closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information visit our webpage at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/wollumbin-national-park. For up to date visitor information check www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wollumbin-national-park

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Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 7.56am

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Coxs Road Closure

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until winter 2025. Estimated re-opening date is June following completion of maintenance works. 

Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore seasonally closed from late spring until late autumn dependant on rainfall during the wet season. There may also be additional closures during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.

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 Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 10.06am

Closed areas: Byrrill Creek walking track closed

Byrrill Creek walking track is closed due to landslips and erosion following severe rainfall. 

An alternative walking track is now available. Visitors can access this 3km return track from behind the camp kitchen in Cutters Camp campground.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6670 8600.

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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 12.48pm

Hazard reduction burns: Terrace Creek HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 09/08/2024. The fire is called Terrace Creek 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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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/moore-park-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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