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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 1.32pm to Fri 21 Aug 2026, 8.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Cadell Road within Mebbin National Park will be closed to traffic between 25 June – 21 August 2026
Cadell Road within Mebbin National Park will be closed to traffic between 25 June – 21 August 2026.
Due to essential bridge replacement works within the Park to improve emergency service access.
Access to Cutters Camp and Mebbin National Park will be via Mebbin Forest Road off Byrrill Creek Road only.
Please also note that Byrrill Creek Road from Tyalgum is open all hours however Byrrill Creek Road via Kyogle Road is also closed for major Council flood restoration works between 9am and 3pm on weekdays. Please check Tweed Shire Council website for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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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.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 2.14pm
Other planned events: Road closure - Black Rock Road closed for maintenance and sealing
Planned roadworks will be taking place on Tuesday 9th June and will re-open on Friday 17th July in Tyagarah Nature Reserve.
Closure of Black Rock Road.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Tue 7 Jul 2026, 2.21pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 2.35pm
Safety alerts: Council access road to Eastern entrance Border Ranges NP
Creegans Road access to the Eastern entrance of Border Ranges NP, has deteriorated due to recent weather events. The road is rough in sections due to erosion, visitors are advised to proceed with caution. It is not recommended for buses or caravans.
For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Tue 7 Jul 2026, 2.10pm to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 2.21pm
Safety alerts: Roadworks Tweed Range Scenic Drive & Brindle Creek Loop road
Roadworks will be carried out on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle Creek Loop Road during the next 4 weeks commencing 07 July 2026. Roads will remain open and Contractors will be monitoring traffic. Please take care and obey all road signage and direction. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 9.32am
Other planned events: Mount Jerusalem National Park road maintenance
Essential roadworks will be happening in Mount Jerusalem National Park from Monday 6 July to Friday 24 July 2026. The affected roads and trails are:
- Hughes Trail
- Middle Ridge Road
- Main Arm Road
- Manns Road
Roadworks will happen on weekdays between 7am and 5pm. Expect short delays during these times. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 8.26am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 11.45am
Closed areas: Toonumbar National Park Temporary Closure
Murrays Scrub Road and Murray Scrub car park road will be closed Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 July 2026 to allow for repair work to the road. The road will be closed from the intersection of Murray Scrub Rd and Stringybark Lane from 7am each Monday until 2pm on Friday 10 July.
Iron Pot Creek Campground and Murray Scrub walking track will not be accessible during the above dates, reopening 2pm Friday 10 July.
Visitors using Murray Scrub Road to access inholdings should be aware large trucks and machinery may intermittently be travelling along Murray Scrub Road. All road users should drive to conditions and be aware of additional traffic and large vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sat 27 Jun 2026, 10.30am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 7.55am
Safety alerts: Change to road conditions
The road surface on the council section of The Gap Road into Bundjalung National Park is damaged with pot-holes. Visitors are advised to drive to road conditions, take care and drive safely. Mibanbah-Black Rocks Campground remains open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jun 2026, 9.16am to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 7.41am
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
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 Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.51pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 7.37am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road temporary closure
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road will be closed until approximately 20 July due to wet conditions and roadworks.
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 closed 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 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 9.01am
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 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 Wed 3 Jun 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Jul 2026, 8.29am
Safety alerts: Damage to walking track surface
The Tallow Ridge Walking Track has been impacted by recent heavy rain events. The track surface has degraded with erosion channels and exposed tree roots. Track work will begin to reinstate several stair risers, and to remove a number of trip hazards.
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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 11.55am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 7.19am
Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track section closure
The elevated boardwalk section of the Cape Byron Walking Track will be closed from Monday 20 April to Friday 31 July 2026. Pedestrians will be directed to use a closed lane of Lighthouse Road. Expect short delays.
The east-bound lane of Lighthouse Road will also be closed to vehicles from Monday 20 April to Friday 31 July. Expect traffic delays on Lighthouse Road.
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Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 7.18am
Safety alerts: Beach access closed due to beach erosion
Coastal processes have eroded the sand dune 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.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 9.01am
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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Applies from Thu 18 Sep 2025, 4.12pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 10.16am
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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