Closed due to current alerts
Last reviewed: Thu 3 July 2025, 7.32am
Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 7.32am.
For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until 31 July 2025 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.
Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 9.41am to Fri 11 Jul 2025, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 10.34am
Closed due to high wind and multiple trees down: Cutters Campground, Cadell and Mebbin Forest Roads 3-11/07/25.
Due to the current weather conditions resulting in multiple tree falls within Mebbin NP Cadell Road, Mebbin Forest Road and Cutters Camp campground have been closed while access is reinstated. For more information, contact the Tweed Byron NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 2 Jul 2025, 3.51pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 3.57pm
Cambridge Plateau Drive is closed due to hazardous conditions.
Peacock Creek campground remains open but is only accessible by via Sextonville Road, Iron Pot Creek Road and Peacock Creek Road. A review of conditions will be carried out Thursday 3rd July
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS park office on 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Wed 2 Jul 2025, 3.18pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 3.25pm
Tweed Range Scenic Drive & Brindle Creek Loop road Closed
Due to the current weather conditions the Tweed Range Scenic Drive & Brindle Creek Loop road within Border Ranges NP have been closed. Sheepstation Creek campground and the walking tracks accessed from there will remain open. The rest of Border Ranges NP is Closed. A review will be carried out Thursday 3rd July. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 10.57am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.39am
Essential road maintenance is currently being undertaken to Brummies Road, Condowie Road and North Wollumbin Road. Works will be undertaken between 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. The works are expected to be completed by 31 August 2025. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating in the area. During these works access maybe temporarily restricted. Bushwalkers and cyclists are advised to follow the directions of roadwork signs and contractor staff.
These roads were badly damaged during the Flood 2022 event. Works being undertaken include the re-surfacing of trails, re-instatement of drainage, and the replacement of damaged bridges.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Sat 28 Jun 2025, 8.58am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.01am
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 Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 7.32am
For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until 31 July 2025 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 Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.19am
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 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 2.11pm
North Chowan Road within Mount Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Wednesday 30 June 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 2.06pm
Please travel travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek and Manns Roads to access the following locations:
Byron Shire Council are currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley, expected to be completed by early 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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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.47am
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 29 Apr 2025, 3.59pm to Fri 11 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.48am
Protestors Falls walking track will be affected by closures from 29 April to 11 July 2025 for maintenance works to replace the footbridge. There will be no public access from the end of the elevated boardwalk platform. Terania Creek picnic area will remain open.
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 Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
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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
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:
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, 12.59pm to Sat 30 Aug 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 8.16am
The Tweed Range Scenic Drive and the Brindle Creek Loop road are currently open and suitable for 2WD vehicles. We are conducting vegetation maintenance where our machines maybe on the wrong side of the road. All works will be completed with traffic control, please be cautious and listen to the advice given from staff. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 0266320000
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Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 9.05am
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 Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 1.42pm
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until late 2025 following damage and required repairs from Cyclone Alfred.
This closure will affect the following areas:
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 Wed 30 Apr 2025, 3.00pm to Thu 18 Sep 2025, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.56am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 1 May to 1 September 2025 as part of for ongoing programs. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals’ wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Mt Nullum Nature Reserve.
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 Tweed Byron NPWS area office for more information on 02 6639 8300
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.56am
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 3 February to June 2026 while major road repairs continue. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Contact Byron Bay office for further information 02 6639 8300
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.50am
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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 10.48am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 7.42am
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 or call Richmond River NPWS on 02 6672 0200.
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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.35am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.33am
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
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 Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 8.04am
North Rocks Road is closed until 30 July 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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 9.05am
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 Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 7.32am
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:
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/muckleewee-mountain-nature-reserve/local-alerts
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