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Applies from Wed 28 Feb 2024, 3.26pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.02am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Closure - April to May 2024
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 2 April to mid-May 2024 for flood repairs and road maintenance works. Specific dates will be provided closer to commencement of works.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed from the west via Peacock Creek Road or from the east via Sextonville Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and related walking tracks will remain closed for the duration of road works
- There will be no access to the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area during most of the closure period. Guests can contact the cabin owner regarding their stay and access requirements.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 18 Jan 2024, 4.13pm to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 10.09am
Closed areas: Murray Scrub Wlaking Track closed
Murray Scrub walking track is closed due to storm damage until 30 April 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Kyogle area office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 7.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 3.04pm
Other planned events: Trail Maintenance Mount Jerusalem National Park
Trail maintenance is underway on Pearson Trail and Agarti Trail in Mt Jerusalem National Park. Park visitors should anticipate earthmoving equipment working on access roads and associated short delays.
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Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 4.00pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Cape Byron Walking Track - Captain Cook Lookout to Brooke Drive
The popular Cape Byron Walking Track requires maintenance work to improve accessibility and safety for visitors. Section of the walking track will be closed between:
- Captain Cook’s Lookout and Brooke Drive
Vehicle access to the Cape Byron Lighthouse will not be affected.
Visitors can safely walk to the Cape Byron Lighthouse via:
- Lee Lane to the Tallow Ridge Trail, and/or
- Lighthouse road down-road
Visitors may choose to walk along Clarkes Beach to access the Pass and Palm Valley Day Use Area. The walking track from Palm Valley Day Use Area to Wategos Beach remains open.
Vehicle access to Wategos Beach will not be affected.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jan 2024, 3.04pm to Mon 1 Apr 2024, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 9.55am
Closed areas: Tweed Range Scenic Drive Closed - Border Ranges NP partially closed
Border Ranges National Park is partially closed due to the damage sustained to Tweed Range Scenic Drive & Brindle Creek Loop in recent weather events. Estimate opening date is 31st March 2024.
Sheepstation Creek campground remains open and access is from Wiangaree via Lynches Creek road and Forest road only.
This closure includes Tweed Range Scenic Drive, Forest Tops campground and all day use areas accessed via Tweed Range Scenic Drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle parks office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 9.48am
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 Thu 8 Feb 2024, 4.18pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Mar 2024, 9.24am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Due to ongoing wet conditions Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl until Saturday 23 March 2024 dependant on actual rainfall and on ground conditions. The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed via Peacock Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Iron Pot Creek Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Culmarran Valley Track and Cambridge loop walk will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Guests wish to access the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area can do so from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Many local roads are still impacted by pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jan 2024, 2.54pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Mar 2024, 9.23am
Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground 4WD/AWD access only
Peacock Creek Campground is accessible by 4WD or AWD only until further notice.
Many local roads are still impacted by large pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions.
- Iron Pot Creek Road is suitable for 4WD or AWD only due to the current condition of the crossing at Toonumbar Dam
- Sextonville Road and Peacock Creek Road (western end) are only suitble for 4WD due to deep creek crossing and severe road surface damage
- The north of Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is currently closed due to hazardous conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jan 2024, 1.17pm to Sun 1 Sep 2024, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 9.25am
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 2024. Estimated re-opening dates will be provided in late April 2024.
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 Wed 10 Jan 2024, 2.20pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2024, 8.03am
Closed areas: 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 Wed 19 Oct 2022, 8.57am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Feb 2024, 7.33am
Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
North Rocks Road is closed until Sunday 30 June 2024. 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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