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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 9.05am
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 Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 9.21am
Closed areas: Baranbali & Wabba Road Closure
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 3 February to Friday 28 November 2025 while major road repairs continue. The closed areas are:
- Baranbali Road
- Wabba Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Contact Byron Bay office for further information 02 6639 8300
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.54pm to Thu 29 May 2025, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 9.01am
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, this park or reserve is closed until Friday 18th 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 Wed 16 Apr 2025, 9.00pm to Mon 21 Apr 2025, 5.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 9.02pm
Safety alerts: Access to Cutters Camp Mebbin NP
Due to prolonged wet weather we recommend access to Cutters Camp via Mebbin Forest Road.
Roadworks are scheduled to repair Cadell Road on 22nd April 2025.
Take care and drive safely.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.46am to Mon 5 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 9.20am
Closed areas: Closed Areas within Border Ranges NP - Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred damage
For safety the below areas are closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred until 10am Monday 5th May
• Brindle Creek walking track
• Helmholtzia loop walking track
• Booyong walking track
These Closures are weather dependent and may be extended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.44pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.53pm
Closed areas: Culmaran Valley Track partially closed 17 April to 7 June
Culmaran Valley Track will be partially closed from 17 April 2025 due to cyclone damage with a full closure scheduled for May whilst repairs take place. The trail is expected to re-open by 7 June in time for the June long weekend.
The Culmaran Loop Walk will remain open until the full repair works in May and will re-open inline with the main Valley Track.
Cambridge Plateau picnic area will remain open and accessible for visitors during track works.
Alternative walks are available at Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park.
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 20 Mar 2025, 4.29pm to Sat 7 Jun 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.05pm
Closed parks: National park closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
For safety, Toonumbar National Park is closed until Monday 5 May 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 Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Sat 31 May 2025, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closed April 28 to May 18
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 28 April to Sunday 18 May 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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm to Mon 5 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
For safety, the following areas are closed until Monday 5 May due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
• Rocky Creek Track
• Big Scrub Loop
• Pholis Walk
• Historic Nightcap Track
Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact NPWS Alstonville office 02 6627 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 2.49pm
Closed areas: North Chowan Road Closure
North Chowan Road within Mount Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Friday 27 June 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 9 Apr 2025, 9.17am to Fri 9 May 2025, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 9.13am
Closed areas: Eastern Access Tweed Range Scenic Drive Closed
The eastern entrance of Tweed Range Scenic Drive (near Barkers Vale) will be closed until 9 May 2025 for road works.
Visitor locations along this road are only accessible via the western entrance at Wiangaree or Sheepstation Creek.
This 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 NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 1.21pm to Thu 15 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 8.47am
Closed areas: South Chowan Road Closure (east of Agarti Road only)
Part of South Chowan Road (east of Agarti Road) in Mt Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Friday 16 June 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 1.52pm
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 24 Apr 2025, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 1.53pm
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 Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.35am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.46am
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 16 Mar 2025, 10.09am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 1.48pm
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. *closed until April 17 due to repair works, check relevant alert for more details.
- 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 24 Mar 2025, 8.50am to Sun 22 Jun 2025, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 8.31am
Other planned events: 1080 Aerial and Ground Baiting Operations
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th March 2025 to the 22nd June 2025 on the following reserves:
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park
- Butterleaf National Park
- Capoompeta National Park
- Cataract National Park
- Cataract State Conservation Area
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Crooked Creek National Park
- Donnybrook Nature Reserve
- Gibraltar Nature Reserve
- Gibraltar Range National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
- Kwiambal National Park
- Mann River Nature Reserve
- Maryland National Park
- Maroomba National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Severn River Nature Reserve
- Torrington State Conservation Area
- Warra National Park
- Washpool National Park
- Washpool State Conservation Area
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 1.53pm
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 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 Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 10.32am
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 Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 10.32am
Safety alerts: Speed limits within park
Vehicle access in Boonoo Boonoo NP is restricted to a maximum of 40km/h throughout the park, and some areas with shared pedestrian access are restricted to 10km/h. Gravel roads can become slippery at times, particularly in wet weather, so please exercise caution and adhere to the sign-posted limits.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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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: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.49am
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: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 1.53pm
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: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.26am
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: Sat 22 Mar 2025, 9.57am
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: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 1.49pm
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 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 7.24am
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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