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Applies from Thu 11 Oct 2018, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Oct 2018, 11.09am
Closed areas: South Chowan Road
South Chowan Road and surrounding areas are closed due to dangerous conditions following a storm and heavy rainfall. There is no access to the Unicorn Hole. These closures are in place until further notice when the road has been made safe again.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact 02 6670 8600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 10 Oct 2018, 3.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Oct 2018, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Lynches Creek Road closed
Lynches Creek Road is currently closed for bridge replacement work. Alternative access to Border Ranges National Park is via Grady's Creek Road, Simes Road and Forest Road. Simes Road is not considered suitable for caravans or motorhomes.
Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle Loop Road are open to traffic. Please take caution travelling along new roadworks.
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 NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 9 Oct 2018, 4.07pm to Fri 30 Nov 2018, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Oct 2018, 10.10am
Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting program
A 1080 ground baiting program (baits) for wild dogs will be undertaken from Tuesday 9 October to Friday 30 November 2018. The following parks and reserves affected include:
- Ballina Nature Reserve
- Uralba Nature Reserve
- Nightcap National Park
- Whian Whian State Conservation Area
- Bungawalbin National Park
- Bungawalbin Nature Reserve
- Bungawalbin State Conservation Area
- Yarringully Nature Reserve
- Bungabbee Nature Reserve
- Muckleewee Mountain Nature Reserve
- Richmond Range National Park
- Toonumbar National Park
- Mallanganee National Park.
A reminder that 1080 is harmful to domestic pets. 1080 baiting signs will be placed at every entrance in or out of the reserves. For further information please call NPWS Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200 (Alstonville) or 02 6632 0000 (Kyogle).
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Applies from Wed 19 Sep 2018, 3.59pm to Wed 31 Oct 2018, 3.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Sep 2018, 9.11am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Cudgen Nature Reserve
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be laying 1080 ground baits in Cudgen Nature Reserve from Tuesday 25 September to Friday 26 October 2018. Wild dogs are being controlled to reduce their impacts on neighbouring properties.
1080 warning signs have been placed at main entrance points to the parts of the reserve where the wild dog baits will be laid.
Warning: 1080 is lethal to dogs and other domestic animals. Dogs are prohibited in national parks and nature reserves. Please be aware of the risk of lethal 1080 poisoning to dogs and always keep domestic animals away from baiting areas.
For more information contact the NPWS Tweed-Byron area office in Murwillumbah on 02 6670 8600.
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Applies from Thu 13 Sep 2018, 11.02am to Sun 30 Jun 2019, 10.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Sep 2018, 11.26am
Closed areas: Toilet removed at Broadwater Beach picnic area
The toilet at Broadwater Beach picnic area has been removed due to extensive vandalism and will be replaced by June 2019. The picnic area and beach access remains open.
For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 2 Jul 2018, 11.14am to Fri 14 Dec 2018, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Oct 2018, 4.10pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) baits will be continually laid on dunes, tracks and trails in Richmond River Nature Reserve, Broadwater National Park and Bundjalung National Park from Wednesday 4 July 2018 to Friday 14 December 2018. Do not touch baits as they contain poison. 1080 poison is lethal to dogs and cats, and pet owners are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in national parks and nature reserves.
For further information during business hours please call the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 12 Jul 2018, 9.49am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Aug 2018, 8.52am
Other planned events: Black Rocks campground - changed access from the Pacific Highway
Access to Black Rocks campground from the Pacific Highway via The Gap Road has changed.
The turnoff to The Gap Road has permanently closed as part of the Pacific Highway upgrade. Access to The Gap Road is now via Tuckombil Road, which runs parallel to the highway.
The turnoff to Tuckombil Road is 2km south of the southern end of the town of Woodburn. Follow Tuckombil Road south for 1.8km, then turn left onto The Gap Road. Black Rocks campground is 20km south along The Gap Road.
Please drive slowly along The Gap Road because it is unsealed.
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Applies from Tue 20 Feb 2018, 10.39am to Fri 14 Dec 2018, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Jun 2018, 10.43am
Other planned events: Fox baiting program in Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve
Fox baiting will continue in Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve, north of the Brunswick River until Friday 14 December 2018. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be controlling the introduced predator, European Red Fox, using buried 1080 ground baits. 1080 canid ejectors may also be used during this period if necessary.
1080 warning signs are at main entrance points to the nature reserve where fox baits are being laid. This includes:
- North Head Road
- Harry's Hill
- North wall, Brunswick River
- North Beach (also known as Christmas Beach)
- Oyster Lease Road
- Brunswick River picnic area
Fox control is essential to help protect threatened beach-nesting shorebirds in this reserve during their breeding seasons. These are the Beach Stone-curlew (Critically Endangered) and the Pied Oystercatcher (Endangered). Dogs are prohibited in national parks and nature reserves. All visitors and pet owners should be aware of the risk of lethal 1080 poisoning to dogs and keep their domestic animals to designated areas. Always avoid bait stations and ejectors.
For more information about fox control in this nature reserve, contact NPWS Tweed Byron Area Murwillumbah office on (02) 6670 8600.
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Applies from Tue 20 Mar 2018, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Sep 2018, 8.51am
Other incidents: Gas BBQs not operational
The gas fueled BBQs are no longer operational at Minyon Falls picnic area and Minyon grass picnic area. The gas bottles in both locations have been stolen and facilities vandalised. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has consistently replaced gas bottles and secured the gas bottle lock up facilities. We apologies for any inconvenience and recommend visitors to bring their own portable gas BBQ equipment for the medium term. NPWS is seeking alternative options for the 70 litre gas bottles, which have continuously been stolen over the past three years. For further information please contact the Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 8 Feb 2018, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Mar 2018, 11.28am
Safety alerts: Limited access to Peacock Creek campground
The access roads through Richmond Range State Forest to Richmond Range National Park are currently in very poor condition because of overgrowth and roadway erosion. Therefore, access to Peacock Creek campground from Sextonville Road, Iron Pot Creek Road and Peacock Creek Road is unsuitable for 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Visitors can access Peacock Creek campground from Bruxner Highway along Richmond Range Road and Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive.
For further information please contact the NPWS Kyogle office on (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jul 2017, 7.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Apr 2018, 8.58am
Safety alerts: Ilmenite stockpile removal and site rehabilitation
Visitors to Black Rocks campground should expect to encounter large trucks on The Gap Road. This is part of a major project to remove a sand mining tailings stockpile from the park and restore the area to a natural ecosystem. Park visitors are asked to slow down and exercise caution while driving along The Gap Road. No works associated with this project will be undertaken on weekends, public holidays or NSW school holidays. The truck movements are expected to continue until June 2020. For more information or to report any incidents please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2017, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.15pm
Closed areas: Pedestrian beach access track closed
Some areas of this park are temporarily closed due to storm damage until further notice. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Closed areas are:
- Pedestrian access track to beach near Black Rocks near Site 8 in Black Rocks campground
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2015, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.14pm
Other incidents: Black Rocks campground - aircraft noise
Attention for campers at Black Rocks regarding periodic aircraft noise over the campground. The Department of Defence has a training area within Bundjalung National Park north of Black Rocks campground. Aircraft may fly over the campground from time to time. Please ring 1300 333 3623 or consult the Department of Defence website for more information.
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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2014, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.15pm
Closed areas: Closure Gamma Garra pedestrian bridge
Gumma Garra pedestrian bridge is closed due to safety issues until further notice. The walking tracks at Gumma Garra will not be accessible until the bridge is repaired. For more information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 23 Sep 2014, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Oct 2016, 3.03pm
Closed areas: Peates Mountain Road closed
Peates Mountain Road is closed at Rummery Park campground. There is no vehicle access to Gibbergunyah Range Road via Peates Mountain Road. The walking track to Peates Mountain remains open. For more information, please contact the NPWS Alstonville office on (02) 6627 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2014, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Sep 2018, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Black Rocks campground - No 4WD Beach access
Partial closure. No 4WD beach access from Black Rocks campground. Due to significant storm damage, the 4WD beach access at Black Rocks campground is closed. Vehicles may still drive along Ten Mile Beach north from the Shark Bay 4WD beach access, but cannot exit at Black Rocks.There are no other beach access points on Ten Mile Beach other than Shark Bay 4WD beach access. No 4WD access north of Black Rocks campground.
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