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Whian Whian State Conservation Area

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 11 September 2024, 7.48am

Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Mon 18 Nov 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 7.48am.

Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs

Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16th September 2024 until 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.

 

Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 9.29am

Closed areas: Byrrill Creek walking track closed

Byrrill Creek walking track is closed due to landslips and erosion following severe rainfall. 

An alternative walking track is now available. Visitors can access this 3km return track from behind the camp kitchen in Cutters Camp campground.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6670 8600.

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Applies from Sun 1 Sep 2024, 1.36pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 1.36pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Sep 2024, 1.38pm

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road closed

From 1 January 2024, Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are closed until winter/Spring 2024. Estimated re-opening date is Mid-September following completion of maintenance works.

Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.

Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore seasonally closed from late spring until late autumn dependant on rainfall during the wet season. There may also be additional closures during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.

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 30 Aug 2024, 4.08pm to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Sep 2024, 6.02pm

Closed parks: Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve closed

Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve is closed until Friday 30 August 2024 for maintenance.

 

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 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Sep 2024, 6.03pm

Closed parks: Walking Track Closed - Wilsons Nature Reserve

The Walking track is currently closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 66270 200

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Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.43am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Sep 2024, 9.29am

Closed areas: Billinudgel NR closed fire trails due to works between 2 - 27 September 2024 (M-F)

Some parts of this park will be closed on weekdays between 2-27 September 2024 while fire trails are being upgraded. The closed areas are:

  • Central Trial
  • Quarry Trail
  • Optus Trail

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 66708600.

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Applies from Tue 6 Aug 2024, 2.59pm to Sat 14 Sep 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Sep 2024, 7.02am

Other planned events: Roadworks at Entrance to Sheepstation Creek Campground

Roadworks will be underway at the entrance to Sheepstation Creek Campground has now been extended and will reopen 4pm Friday 13th September 2024. This will not affect entering the Campgrounds or Access to Border Ranges NP all facilities will remain open during this time with traffic control in place. 

Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and Contractor.

For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on  02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Mon 18 Nov 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 7.48am

Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs

Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16th September 2024 until 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.

 

Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.

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Applies from Tue 20 Aug 2024, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Aug 2024, 12.38pm

Closed areas: Woody Bay Beach Access - Closed

The Woody Bay Beach access adjacent to Woody Head Campground is closed from 20th of August till further notice due to dune instability.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 66411500.

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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Aug 2024, 7.34pm

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) Summit track and Aboriginal Place closed

Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.

Please note Mount Warning Road is flood damaged and has traffic control in place. Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the Aboriginal Place remains closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information visit our webpage at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/wollumbin-national-park. For up to date visitor information check www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wollumbin-national-park

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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/whian-whian-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

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