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Mount Jerusalem National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 13 April 2026, 12.47pm

Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 12.47pm.

Other planned events: Changed access to walking tracks due to flood restoration

Please travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek and Manns Roads to access the following locations:

  • Mount Jerusalem Central trails
  • Unicorn Falls walking track
  • Whiskey Creek walk 
  • Gidjuum Gulganyi walk

Byron Shire Council is currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley, expected to be completed by mid 2026.

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.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 16 Apr 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Apr 2026, 4.19pm

Hazard reduction burns: Baranbali HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 16/04/2026. The fire is called Baranbali 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 Sat 18 Apr 2026, 8.27am to Mon 25 May 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Apr 2026, 8.50am

Closed areas: Toonumbar National Park Closures

Murrays Scrub Road will be closed from 21 April 2026 for 4 weeks to allow for repair work to the road and drainage system following damage resulting from Cyclone Alfred. The road will be closed from the intersection of Murrays Scrub Rd and Murrays Scrub Carpark Rd.

Murrays Scrub Carpark Road will be closed for several days during this period for maintenance works – a separate alert will be posted when this occurs.

Iron Pot Creek Campground will not be accessible during this time and will be closed.

Visitors using Murray Scrub Road to access Murrays Scrub Carpark Rd should be aware large trucks and machinery may intermittently be travelling along Murray Scrub Road. All road users should drive to conditions and be aware of additional traffic and large vehicles.

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

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Applies from Fri 17 Apr 2026, 11.38am to Mon 20 Apr 2026, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Apr 2026, 4.16pm

Closed areas: Park closed for hazard reduction burning

Mooball National Park is closed for hazard reduction burning from Thursday 16 April to Monday 20 April 2026. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This burn is called NPWS - Baranbali HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 11.55am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 12.20pm

Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track section closure

The elevated boardwalk section of the Cape Byron Walking Track will be closed from Monday 20 April to Friday 31 July 2026. Pedestrians will be directed to use a closed lane of Lighthouse Road. Expect short delays.

The east-bound lane of Lighthouse Road will also be closed to vehicles from Monday 20 April to Friday 31 July. Expect traffic delays on Lighthouse Road.

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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Apr 2026, 4.16pm

Closed parks: Park closed for road maintenance

Mooball National Park is closed for road repairs between 8 am and 4 pm from Monday 13 April to Friday 29 May 2026 excluding weekends.

During the weekend, the park will be re-opened except Wabba Road and Baranbali Road.

Note that during park closures multiple heavy truck movements are scheduled on Cooradilla Road per day for most of the project.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tweed Byron Area office 02 6639 8300

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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Apr 2026, 10.16am

Closed areas: Baranbali & Wabba Road Closure

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 3 February to 29 May 2026 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 Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 7.39am

Safety alerts: Beach access closed due to beach erosion

Coastal processes have eroded the sand dune 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 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 7.49am

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 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 6672 0200.

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Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 9.06am to Sun 31 May 2026, 9.06am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Apr 2026, 7.38am

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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2026, 8.20am

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 Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 8.34am

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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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/mount-jerusalem-national-park/local-alerts

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