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Applies from Tue 14 May 2019, 7.00am to Fri 31 May 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2019, 4.19pm
Safety alerts: Short delays on Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - roadworks
There will be short delays on Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive from Tuesday 14 May to Friday 31 May 2019. This is due to roadworks.
Please drive safely and be aware of road conditions. Follow the directions of all road signage.
For more information, please call the NPWS Richmond River area, Kyogle office on 02 66270 200.
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Applies from Tue 30 Apr 2019, 2.17pm to Mon 1 Jul 2019, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2019, 2.42pm
Closed parks: Entire park closed due to wildfire
This park is closed due to safety issues caused by a recent bushfire, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Glen Innes area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 9 Apr 2019, 7.30am to Fri 31 May 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2019, 9.39am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog ground baiting program
A 1080 ground baiting program (baits) for wild dogs will be undertaken from Tuesday 9 April until Friday 31 May 2019. The parks and reserves affected include:
- Ballina Nature Reserve
- Uralba Nature Reserve
- Nightcap National Park
- Whian Whian State Conservation Area
- Bungawalbin National Park
- Bungawalbin Nature Reserve
- Bungawalbin State Conservation Area
- Yarringully Nature Reserve
- Bungabbee Nature Reserve
- Muckleewee Mountain Nature Reserve
- Richmond Range National Park
- Toonumbar National Park
- Mallanganee National Park.
A reminder that 1080 is harmful to domestic pets. 1080 baiting signs will be placed at every entrance in or out of the reserves.
For further information, please call NPWS Richmond River area office on 02 6627 0200 (Alstonville) or 02 6632 0000 (Kyogle).
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Applies from Wed 10 Apr 2019, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2019, 11.01am
Hazard reduction burns: NPWS HR COCO Horseshoe SFAZ
There is a fire in this park called NPWS HR COCO Horseshoe SFAZ. 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 13 Feb 2019, 9.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Feb 2019, 10.19am
Closed parks: Wildfire - Talmoi Road, Wallangarra
This area is closed due to wildfire, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Glen Innes NPWS area office on 02 6739 0700, visit the RFS website, Fires Near Me, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 18 Jan 2019, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jan 2019, 2.49pm
Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed
This park is closed due to bushfire and dangerous fire weather conditions, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 8 Feb 2018, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Mar 2018, 11.28am
Safety alerts: Limited access to Peacock Creek campground
The access roads through Richmond Range State Forest to Richmond Range National Park are currently in very poor condition because of overgrowth and roadway erosion. Therefore, access to Peacock Creek campground from Sextonville Road, Iron Pot Creek Road and Peacock Creek Road is unsuitable for 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Visitors can access Peacock Creek campground from Bruxner Highway along Richmond Range Road and Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive.
For further information please contact the NPWS Kyogle office on (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jul 2017, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed due to demolition of bridge from past flooding event. This closure applies until further notice. 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.
- 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 Glen Innes area office (02) 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 1 Apr 2019, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 May 2019, 2.02pm
Safety alerts: Vehicle access to riverbank campsites affected by storm damage
Vehicle access to some riverbank campsites is affected by storm damage. Access barriers are in place.
For more information, please call the NPWS Clarence area office on 02 6641 1500 for further information.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2019, 8.00am to Mon 1 Jul 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2019, 12.51pm
Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) aerial and ground baiting for wild dog and fox control in this park. The program will start on Monday 8 April and finish by Monday 1 July 2019.
This baiting program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program cooperatively with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and Forestry Corporation of NSW. This is to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. The program is part of an integrated regional pest management strategy.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 baits are lethal to domestic pets.
All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at access points to areas where baiting is taking place. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, please phone the NPWS Glen Innes area office 02 6739 0700.
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