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Applies from Tue 5 May 2026, 4.25pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 1.48pm
Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground access - changed conditions
Peacock Creek Road and Sextonville Road may be slippery and unsuitable for 2WD access during wet conditions due to recently completed road works.
All motorists should drive to conditions and avoid towing or access via 2WD during or immediately following wet weather.
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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 Tue 9 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 3.03pm
Other planned events: Road closure - Black Rock Road closed for maintenance and sealing
Planned roadworks will be taking place on Tuesday 9th June until Friday 24th July 17:00pm in Tyagarah Nature Reserve.
Closure of Black Rock Road.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2026, 1.58pm to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 2.03pm
Safety alerts: Murray Scrub Road - changed conditions
Recent road maintenance works have been completed on Muray Scrub Road.
Unexpected rainfall immediately following the works has meant the new gravel surface has not yet had an opportunity to fully consolidate and may be slippery when wet.
The road remains open; however, motorists are advised to:
- Drive to conditions and reduce speed.
- Take extra care on the new gravel surface, particularly on corners and steeper sections.
- Follow all road signage.
Some minor finishing works will also be completed once the road surface has dried sufficiently. Traffic may be affected for short periods while these works are undertaken.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sat 27 Jun 2026, 10.30am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 7.41am
Safety alerts: Change to road conditions
The road surface on the council section of The Gap Road into Bundjalung National Park is damaged with pot-holes. Visitors are advised to drive to road conditions, take care and drive safely. Mibanbah-Black Rocks Campground remains open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 1.32pm to Fri 21 Aug 2026, 8.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 4.04pm
Closed areas: Cadell Road within Mebbin National Park will be closed to traffic between 25 June – 21 August 2026
Cadell Road within Mebbin National Park will be closed to traffic between 25 June – 21 August 2026.
Due to essential bridge replacement works within the Park to improve emergency service access.
Access to Cutters Camp and Mebbin National Park will be via Mebbin Forest Road off Byrrill Creek Road only.
Please also note that Byrrill Creek Road from Tyalgum is open all hours however Byrrill Creek Road via Kyogle Road is also closed for major Council flood restoration works between 9am and 3pm on weekdays. Please check Tweed Shire Council website for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Fri 10 Jul 2026, 9.24am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 6.36am
Closed areas: Baranbali & Wabba Road Closure
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 1 June to Friday 31 July 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 Mon 22 Jun 2026, 6.00am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 6.36am
Closed parks: Park closure alert for Mooball National Park
Park closed for road repairs
Mooball National Park is closed from 7.30am, Monday 22 June 2026 to 4.30pm, Friday 31 July 2026 for all of park road repairs.
During the period of closure multiple heavy truck movements are scheduled on Cooradilla Road per day. For your safety, please adhere to the park closure.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Byron Bay office 02 6639 8300 or email npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Tue 7 Jul 2026, 2.21pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 10.26am
Safety alerts: Council access road to Eastern entrance Border Ranges NP
Creegans Road access to the Eastern entrance of Border Ranges NP, has deteriorated due to recent weather events. The road is rough in sections due to erosion, visitors are advised to proceed with caution. It is not recommended for buses or caravans.
For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Tue 7 Jul 2026, 2.10pm to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 10.25am
Safety alerts: Roadworks Tweed Range Scenic Drive & Brindle Creek Loop road
Roadworks will be carried out on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle Creek Loop Road during the next 4 weeks commencing 07 July 2026. Roads will remain open and Contractors will be monitoring traffic. Please take care and obey all road signage and direction. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 8.15am
Other planned events: Mount Jerusalem National Park road maintenance
Essential roadworks will be happening in Mount Jerusalem National Park from Monday 6 July to Friday 24 July 2026. The affected roads and trails are:
- Hughes Trail
- Middle Ridge Road
- Main Arm Road
- Manns Road
Roadworks will happen on weekdays between 7am and 5pm. Expect short delays during these times. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.47pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 10.24am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is closed between Mount Babyl north to Peacock Creek Road until approximately Friday 24 July due to wet conditions.
The following facilities will remain open
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- Cambridge Plateau picnic area
- Culmaran loop trail
- Culmaran Valley track
Please use Iron Pot Creek Road or Sextonville Road to access Peacock Creek campground as there will be no access via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens.
Telco Companies & related persons that require access to Mount Babyl trail and tower area, can access Mount Babyl using a KRB key only.
The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will remain accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive from the south via the Bruxner Highway, contact the owner for more information.
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 19 Jun 2026, 9.16am to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 9.41am
Closed areas: Areas closed for trail upgrade
Some parts of this park are closed from Friday 19 June to Friday 9 October 2026 trails are being upgraded. The closed areas are:
- Esk Trail
- Serendipity Trail
- James Trail
These essential works are implemented by NPWS under the Fire Access Fire Trails (FAFT) program.
All works are to ensure safety of emergency response workers, to protect the community, ensure fire trails are compliant with RFS standards and to better manage risks to park environmental and cultural values.
Plant and machinery will be on these trails until 9 October 2026 – weather dependant.
For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office 02 6627 0200 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 10.58am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road temporary closure
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road will be closed until approximately 31 July due to wet conditions and roadworks.
Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.
Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore closed during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 8.23am
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 6627 0200.
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Applies from Wed 27 Aug 2025, 8.02am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 7.54am
Other incidents: Yabbra NP - Road conditions
South Yabbra Road runs South from Clarence Way providing visitors with an 18km rainforest road experience to the heart of Yabbra National Park. South Yabbra Road is generally suitable for AWD or 4WD vehicles in dry weather conditions and is a no through road (visitors need to return along South Yabbra Road). From the end of South Yabbra Road visitors can walk or cycle along the adjacent management trails to explore further. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, Pocupar Road, Bald Knob Road and South Haystack Feeder are management trails where public vehicle access is not permitted. These management trails are periodically closed to visitors for road maintenance or pest management operations with closures notified on NPWS website.
Sheas Hut Road provides public vehicle access for a further 10 km however is in poor condition and not promoted.
There are frequent tree falls along these roads and visitors are advised to avoid during wet weather events or strong winds. For further information contact the Kyogle NPWS office on (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 6.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 7.48am
Safety alerts: Construction Works Along Bike Trails
Please be advised scheduled construction works will be underway along the bike trails in Currys Gap State Conservation Area from 25 May 2026 to 30 September 2026.
Work hours are :
- Mon-Fri: 6:00am to 6:00pm
- Saturdays: 6:00am to 1:00pm
The park will remain open during this time, however please adhere to all signs and directions from contractors and workers onsite. 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 Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 4.18pm
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 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 8.51am
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: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 8.51am
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 Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 9.01am
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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Applies from Thu 18 Sep 2025, 4.12pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 10.16am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bundjalung National Park from 24th September 2025 to 24th September 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. Its 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 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 66 411 500.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 8.47am
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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