Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.16am
Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am
to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.16am.
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 NR, Richmond Range NP, Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay National Park (NP), Nymboida NP, Mount Neville Nature Reserve (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
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Thu 3 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 4.59pm
Other planned events: Road and vegetation maintenance works on T-Ridge Road in Nymboida National Park.
here will be road and vegetation maintenance works occurring in Nymboida National Park from Sunday 2 June through to Thursday 03 July 72025 along T-Ridge Road down to Nymboida River campground.
Access to campground will be open with some short delays.
Please obey road signs and directions of staff and contractors.
For further information, contact Grafton NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 10.58am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 11.10am
Safety alerts: Lake Arragan Road Works
Road works are continuing on Lake Arragan Road. Visitors to Lake Arragan and Red Cliff Campgrounds may have minor delays accessing the campgrounds.
Visitors are reminded to use caution when driving through road works.
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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.17am
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 Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.19pm to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 12.41pm
Closed areas: Station Creek Beach Closed to Vehicle Access
Station Creek Beach closed to vehicle access due to access erosion. Will reopen 7am 23/06/2025
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Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.09am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 10.14am
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 Wed 18 Jun 2025, 7.00am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Jun 2025, 8.29am
Safety alerts: Gap Rd maintenance roadworks
Roadworks will be underway on Gap Rd from Wednesday 18 June to Friday 27 June 2025. The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Please be mindful of machinery operating during this time, drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
For more information please contact the Alstonville NPWS Office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sat 14 Jun 2025, 9.34am to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.35am. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Jun 2025, 9.39am
Closed areas: Pebbly Beach campground closed due to flooding and beach erosion effecting vehicle access
Pebbly Beach campground closed due to flooding and beach erosion effecting vehicle access
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Applies from Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.44pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 4.27pm
Closed areas: Culmaran Valley Track and Loop track closed 2 to 27 June
Culmaran Valley Track and Loop Track will be closed from 2 to 27 June 2025 due to cyclone damage and related repairs.
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 Sun 1 Jun 2025, 11.10am to Thu 26 Jun 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 11.01am
Closed areas: Sections of Yuraygir Coastal walk closed for aerial spraying
Some sections of Yuraygir Coastal Walk will be closed to the public from 11 June to 26 June 2025 for aerial spraying.
Campgrounds along this walk will remain open. Please check alerts closer to the date for details on closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 9.18am
Closed areas: Multiple Walks Closed from Mulligans Campground
The following walks will be temporarily closed from 8.00am 20th May to 10.00am 30th June 2025 for maintenance.
- Dandahra Falls Walking Track
- Junction Spur Walking Track
- Murrumbooee Cascades Walking Track.
All other walks leaving from the Mulligans Campground remain open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 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 Mon 2 Jun 2025, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 9.05am
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 Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.16am
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 NR, Richmond Range NP, Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay National Park (NP), Nymboida NP, Mount Neville Nature Reserve (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 Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 1.38pm
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 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.16pm
Closed parks: Reserves and conservation areas closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until Monday 30 June 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 16 May 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 12.19pm
Closed areas: Four Bull Hut Closed for Maintenance
Due to ongoing issues with the solar power we must close Four Bull Hut temporarily from 8am Friday 16 May until 2pm Monday 30 June 2025 so we can fix the system. All other areas in the park remain open during this time.
For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.57am
Closed areas: Yellow Cutting Road partial closure
The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed until further notice due to a bridge defect.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.24am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 30 December 2024 to Thursday 31 July 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 1.09pm
Safety alerts: Pebbly Beach / Station Creek Campgrounds road conditions access - McPhillips Road
Forest Corp NSW advises logging trucks will be using McPhillips Rd for hauling operations until further notice.
Visitors are advised to proceed along McPhillips Road with care and drive with caution for approaching heavy vehicles.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.36am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 10.43am
Closed areas: Rocky Point track steps closed
Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.35am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.36am
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 Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Jun 2025, 4.02pm
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 Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 10.43am
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
- Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 7.46am
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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