Closed due to current alerts
Last reviewed: Tue 26 September 2023, 10.23am
Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2023, 3.47pm to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 10.23am.
Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve is closed until Friday 29th September 2023 for maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
Applies from Sat 30 Sep 2023, 6.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 7.31am
There is a fire in this park called NORTHERN BOUNDARY TRL, EVANS HEAD. 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 Sun 1 Oct 2023, 7.59am to Sun 8 Oct 2023, 8.01am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 8.34am
Northern Part of Bundjalung NP is closed due to Bushfire threat. This closure will currently remain in place until Sunday 8th October, this closure may extend if required. Affected areas in the north include
Southern part of Bundjalung NP remains OPEN and not affected. Woody Head campground open.
Do not enter the closed area.. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Northern Boundary Trail Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 11.41am to Mon 1 Jan 2024, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 11.50am
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are closed for continued maintenance and repair works until 2024.
Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout will remain closed for the duration of works.
Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.
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 4 Aug 2023, 10.14am to Fri 27 Oct 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 10.28am
Victoria Park day use area is closed for maintenance. Victoria Park boardwalk and toilets are now open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call NPWS Alstonville office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 27 Jul 2023, 7.00am to Fri 27 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 8.19am
Whiskey Creek Trail in Mt Jerusalem National Park will be closed for track upgrades as part of the Gidjuum Gulganyi walk. The closure will be effective from Thursday 27 July to Friday 27 October.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 2.31pm to Wed 1 Nov 2023, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 7.55pm
Some parts of this park are closed from 8 June 2023 to 8 September 2023 while walking trails and bridges are repaired from flood damage. The closed areas are:
- North Chowan Road
- Gilwah Road
- Rockface Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6670 8600.
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Applies from Fri 15 Sep 2023, 3.06pm to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 11.22am
Three toilet stalls at Minyon Falls lookout and picnic area of Nightcap NP are closed for repair. Two toilets are still currently working. Closed from Friday 15 September to Friday 20 October 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 8.00am to Wed 1 Nov 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 2.32pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bundjalung National Park from Monday 1st May 2023 to Wednesday 1st November 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes, and 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). 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 Clarence Area Office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 29 Aug 2023, 10.00am to Fri 22 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Sep 2023, 9.38am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Saturday 2 September 2023 to Monday 18 December 2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Bundjalung National Park and Richmond River Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird 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). 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 Alstonville NPWS area office for more information on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Tue 29 Aug 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Aug 2023, 3.24pm
There is a fire in this park called Quandong and Quirks 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 Wed 10 May 2023, 11.22am to Tue 14 Nov 2023, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Aug 2023, 11.22am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in
from 14/05/2023 to 14/11/2023
Aerial baiting is scheduled for 21/08/2023 to 25/08/2023
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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 on-
Richmond River – 02 6627 0200
Clarence – 02 6641 1500
Coffs Coast – 02 6652 0900
Hastings Macleay – 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Fri 16 Dec 2022, 9.00am to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 10.30am
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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Applies from Tue 18 Jul 2023, 12.44pm to Fri 29 Dec 2023, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jul 2023, 1.02pm
The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service will be laying 1080 ground baits in Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve (north of the river) between the 25 July 2023 and 22 December 2023 to control the introduced European red fox.
The fox control program is part of the NSW Saving our Species Program for the conservation of priority threatened species such as beach stone curlew and pied oystercatcher.
1080 warning signs will be placed at all authorised access points to the baiting location.
WARNING: 1080 is lethal to domestic dogs and cats. Domestic dogs are prohibited in all NSW National Parks, penalties apply for non-compliance.
Please restrain pets and working dogs and ensure they do not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning please seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information contact the NPWS Tweed Byron Area office in Tweed on (02) 6670 8600.
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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 8.57am
Mebbin National Park and Cutters Camp Campground - OPEN
Some of the walking tracks and trails remain closed and undergoing roadworks due to landslips and erosion caused by the severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions during February/March 2022.
Areas that remain CLOSED until they are made safe:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 66 708 600.
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Applies from Wed 19 Oct 2022, 8.57am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Sep 2023, 8.50am
North Rocks Road is closed until Sunday 30 June 2024. 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, 1.00pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 10.30am
The following areas are open:
The following walking tracks and areas are closed until Friday 29 December 2023 due to flood damage:
These closures may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Alternative walking options in the area include:
Please drive with care as local roads leading to the park still have considerable flood damage. There are large pot holes, wash out and some narrow, single lane sections.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
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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/tucki-tucki-nature-reserve/local-alerts
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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