Applies from Fri 25 Jun 2021, 11.05am to Mon 9 Aug 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 2.01pm

Closed areas: Cape Byron Lighthouse and museum closed

Cape Byron Lighthouse and museum are currently closed to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff.

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• Cape Byron State Conservation Area
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse

Applies from Tue 20 Jul 2021, 8.36am to Tue 27 Jul 2021, 8.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jul 2021, 4.26pm

Closed areas: Rosewood loop walking track closed

Rosewood loop walking track is temporarily closed due to a large tree across track. 

Booyong track remains accessible. Please use caution as there may be further trees across track.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office 02 6632 0000.

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• Border Ranges National Park
  • Rosewood loop

Applies from Fri 16 Jul 2021, 4.52pm to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 4.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jul 2021, 3.55pm

Closed areas: Mount Nardi - Newton Drive closed

Access to Mount Nardi via Newton Drive is closed for road repairs to a landslip. Newton Drive (within the park) is expected to be closed until the end of September 2021. 

All public vehicle and pedestrian access into the site is closed.

The Historic Nightcap track is still accessible from Rummery Park campground.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact NPWS Richmond River Area on 02 6627 0200.

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• Nightcap National Park
  • Goorgana walking track
  • Mount Matheson loop
  • Pholis Gap walking track

Applies from Sun 11 Apr 2021, 8.18am to Mon 1 Nov 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jul 2021, 5.03pm

Closed areas: Access to Rummery Park campground

Access into Rummery Park campground is via Nightcap Range Road (via Durroughby) only. Due to upgrade works at the Minyon Falls precinct, Minyon Drive is closed and will remain closed until the end of October 2021.

For further information, please contact the NPWS Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200.

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• Nightcap National Park
• Whian Whian State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 7.00am to Mon 1 Nov 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jul 2021, 4.48pm

Closed areas: Minyon Falls precinct closed

Minyon Falls precinct and Minyon Grass picnic area are closed for upgrades from Monday 1 March 2021 to Sunday 31 October 2021.

The closure has been extended until Sunday 31 October 2021, due to COVID-related material delays, weather and design issues.

The closed areas include:

• Minyon Falls picnic area (including Minyon Falls lookout)
• Minyon Grass picnic area
• Minyon loop walking track and all access points to the track
• Boggy Creek track

Access to Rummery Park campground will be via Nightcap Range Road. Signs will be in place around the closed areas.

With the exception of the closed tracks, the multi-use trail network will still be accessible from the Telephone Road trailer carpark via Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 2 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Nightcap National Park
  • Minyon Falls lookout
  • Minyon Falls walking track
  • Minyon Grass picnic area
• Whian Whian State Conservation Area
  • Boggy Creek walk

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.35pm to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jul 2021, 5.38pm

Closed parks: Wollumbin National Park closed

Wollumbin National Park remains closed until the end of November 2021 due to public safety risks associated with the summit walking track, and to further consult with the Aboriginal community and other key stakeholders about the future management of the site.

Some of the best views of Wollumbin can be found along Pinnacle walk and lookout in Border Ranges National Park. You can also try Goorgana walking track or Pholis Gap walking track in nearby Nightcap National Park, or Best of All lookout at Queensland’s Springbrook National Park.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

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• Wollumbin National Park

Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 8.44am to Sat 30 Oct 2021, 8.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jul 2021, 3.36pm

Closed areas: Eastern park entrance closed

The eastern end of the Tweed Range Scenic Drive at Barkers Vale is currently closed due to a landslip affecting part of the road near Bar Mountain. The road is closed between this entrance and the Bar Mountain picnic area. Visitors can only access the Tweed Range Scenic Drive from the western end of the park via Wiangaree. 

All other campgrounds, lookouts and picnic areas remain open. The Brindle Creek Loop Road is open. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.

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• Border Ranges National Park

Applies from Fri 18 Jun 2021, 9.01am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jun 2021, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Byrrill Creek walking track - section closed

Some parts of Byrrill Creek walking track and its extension in Mebbin National Park will be closed from Monday 21 June to Friday 30 July 2021, while the track is being extended and upgraded.

The following areas will remain open:

• All main visitor areas 
• Cutters Camp campground and picnic area

Signs will be in place around the closed areas.

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• Mebbin National Park
  • Byrrill Creek walking track

Applies from Fri 4 Jun 2021, 12.34pm to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Sun 11 Jul 2021, 2.26pm

Closed areas: Walk on Water boardwalk closed

Sections of the Walk on Water walking track are closed until further notice due to structural failure. Access to other areas of the boardwalk remain open. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Tweed Heads Historic Site
  • Walk on Water walking track

Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 3.08pm

Closed areas: Bar Mountain circuit and lookout closed

Bar Mountain circuit and lookout are closed for maintenance until further notice. Bar Mountain picnic area remains open.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle office 02 6632 0000.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Border Ranges National Park
  • Bar Mountain circuit
  • Bar Mountain lookout