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Applies from Sun 6 Sep 2026, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 1.54pm
Hazard reduction burns: Weeun Weeun Cultural Burn
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 06/09/2026. The fire is called Weeun Weeun 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 Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 1.44pm
Hazard reduction burns: Gibbergunyah South CB
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/09/2026. The fire is called Gibbergunyah South CB. 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 23 Aug 2026, 12.36pm to Mon 14 Sep 2026, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.20am
Other planned events: NPWS Grafton office temporary closure
The NPWS office on level 4, 49-51 Victoria Street, Grafton, will be closed until Monday 14 September 2026. During this time, staff availability will be limited and response to enquiries may be delayed.
The office will reopen and normal business operations will resume on Monday 14 September 2026. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2026, 2.50pm to Wed 9 Sep 2026, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.14am
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Sunday 6 September to Tuesday 9 September 2026. The closed areas are:
- Eastern Fire break trail at the junction of Perlite Road
- Gibbergunyah Range Road
- Weeun Weeun campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. These burns are called NPWS Weeun Weeun Cultural Burn & Gibbergunyah South Cultural burn. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 66270 200 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Sep 2026, 7.23am
Safety alerts: Beach access closed due to beach erosion
Coastal processes have eroded the foredune in front of the cottages, causing a dangerous drop off. The beach access tracks between Mildenhall Cottage and Imeson Cottage, and from Partridge Cottage, have been closed until further notice. Access to Clarkes Beach is via Brooke Drive and the Pass, or through the Bawaii (Captain Cook) car park and rest area.
Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 6.44pm
Hazard reduction burns: Gibbergunyah South CB
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/09/2026. The fire is called Gibbergunyah South CB. 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 Mon 31 Aug 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 4.28pm
Other planned events: Bundjalung National Park Hazard Reductions
NPWS will be conducting hazard reduction within Bundjalung National Park from 10am Wednesday 2 September to 5pm Friday 4 September 2026. Smoke may be visible within the park and surrounding areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is NPWS Target Lake Hazard Reduction.
For more information, contact Alstonville NPWS office npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 6 Sep 2026, 10.00am to Thu 10 Sep 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 9.44am
Closed areas: Rummery Park campground closed for maintenance works
Rummery Park campground will be closed for maintenance from 2pm Sunday 6 September 2026 until 10am Thursday 10 September 2026. During this time Minyon Drive will be closed at Minyon Causeway. This closure also impacts:
- Byan Yangala Loop
- Gidjuum Gulganyi walk
- Whian Whian Mountain Bike Trails
Access to Minyon Falls lookout, Minyon Grass picnic area and Minyon Falls walking track will remain open via Minyon Drive. Boggy Creek walk will remain open with access via Minyon Falls Day Use Area only.
Heavy vehicles will be operating in these areas during this time. Please follow all road signage and directions from NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS Office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.18am
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 the 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 Fri 19 Jun 2026, 9.16am to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.18am
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
- Woombah fire 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 Thu 18 Sep 2025, 4.12pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 11.02am
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 Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 9.25am
Closed areas: Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe closed
Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe will be closed until further notice from Sunday 31 May 2026.
Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 11.25am
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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