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Uralba Nature Reserve

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 18 June 2025, 1.16pm

Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.16pm.

Closed parks: Reserves and conservation areas closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until Monday 30 June 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.

 

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.56am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 4.25pm

Other planned events: Wategos Beach picnic shelter and barbecues closed for upgrade works

The picnic shelter and barbecues at Wategos Beach will be closed from 28 April to 2 June 2025 for upgrade works. The beach and surrounding park areas will remain open to the public.

Please stay away from construction areas and follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff.

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: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 4.16pm

Other planned events: Changed access to walking tracks due to flood restoration

Please travel travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek and Manns Roads to access the following locations:

  • Mount Jerusalem Central trails
  • Unicorn Falls walking track
  • Whiskey Creek walk 

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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 4.11pm

Closed areas: Historic Nightcap track closed for repair works

Historic Nightcap track will be closed from Thursday 20 March 2025 until Monday 30 June 2025. The closure is to enable damage repair works, following damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any required works are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 8.26am to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 4.07pm

Closed areas: Eastern Boundary trail closed for planned burning

Some parts of Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area are closed from Tuesday 17 June to Friday 20 June 2025 for planned cultural burning.

Eastern Boundary trail will be closed and smoke may be visible on Minyon Drive.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Eastern Boundary HR. 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 17 Jun 2025, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.22pm

Hazard reduction burns: Eastern Boundary HR Cultural Burn

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 17/06/2025. The fire is called Eastern Boundary HR Cultural Burn. 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 18 Jun 2025, 7.00am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Jun 2025, 8.29am

Safety alerts: Gap Rd maintenance roadworks

Roadworks will be underway on Gap Rd from Wednesday 18 June to Friday 27 June 2025. The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Please be mindful of machinery operating during this time, drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For more information please contact the Alstonville NPWS Office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Fri 6 Jun 2025, 3.41pm to Thu 19 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Jun 2025, 9.28am

Safety alerts: Rummery Park Pedestrian

Rummery Park pedestrian bridge is currently closed due to construction. The bridge will be closed from Friday 6 June to Thursday 19 June 2025.


For more information, contact the local NPWS Alstonville office 02 6627 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
 

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Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 4.17pm

Safety alerts: Frazers Beach Entrance - Washed out

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 Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.16am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

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 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.16pm

Closed parks: Reserves and conservation areas closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until Monday 30 June 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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 3.59pm to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 10.08am

Closed areas: Protestors Falls walking track closed

Protestors Falls walking track will be affected by closures from 29 April to 20 June 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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 10.48am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 7.42am

Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions

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 Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.04am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.57am

Other planned events: Fire trail maintenance roadworks

Road works are currently occurring in Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area for the maintenance and repair of the fire trail network. 

Heavy machinery will be operating in the area on various roads and trails. Signage will be in place indicating closures.

For your safety, please follow all signs and directions. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call Richmond River NPWS on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Jun 2025, 10.54am

Closed areas: North Chowan Road Closure

North Chowan Road within Mount Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday  4 April  to Friday 27 June 2025.

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

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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.35am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.36am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting operation

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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.15pm

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 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 Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 7.46am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/uralba-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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