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Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 4.30pm
Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 4.28pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 4.30pm.
South Yabbra road will be closed for roadworks until 30th June 2025. Works are weather dependent and closure may be extended. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 66 32 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.
Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.06am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.13pm.
Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, planned roadworks and ongoing pest control programs. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, South Haystack Feeder Road and Pocupar Road are management trails only with only authorised vehicles permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
Applies from Wed 9 Apr 2025, 9.17am to Fri 30 May 2025, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 4.56pm
The eastern entrance of Tweed Range Scenic Drive (near Barkers Vale) will be closed until 30 May 2025 for road works.
Visitor locations along this road are only accessible via the western entrance at Wiangaree or Sheepstation Creek.
This closure may be extended due to weather events. Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, email or call NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.13pm
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 28 April to Saturday 31 May 2025 due to road repair works.
The following facilities will be closed for the duration
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Mount Babyl trail and tower area will be accessible from the north only. Permission for access via the Bruxner Highway during works must be sought from the ranger through the NPWS Kyogle Office.
The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will not be accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for the duration of the closure, contact the owner for more information.
There will be no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.46am to Fri 30 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 5.01pm
For safety the below areas are closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred until 10am Monday 30th May
• Brindle Creek walking track
• Helmholtzia loop walking track
• Booyong walking track
These Closures are weather dependent and may be extended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.44pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 4.01pm
Culmaran Valley Track will be partially closed from 17 April 2025 due to cyclone damage with a full closure scheduled for May whilst repairs take place. The trail is expected to re-open by 7 June in time for the June long weekend.
The Culmaran Loop Walk will remain open until the full repair works in May and will re-open inline with the main Valley Track.
Cambridge Plateau picnic area will remain open and accessible for visitors during track works.
Alternative walks are available at Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.29pm to Sat 7 Jun 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 4.39pm
For safety, Toonumbar National Park is closed until 7th June due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The park will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 10.00am to Fri 2 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.54am
The following parks and reserves will be closed from 10am Sunday 27 April to 5pm Friday 2 May 2025 for an aerial pest control operation:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.09am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.42am
Access to Peacock Creek campground has changed due to deterioration of local roads following the impacts of Cyclone Alfred. See below best options to access the campground whilst repairs and upgrades take place on local roads:
Drivers advised to drive to conditions, check NPWS website alerts before visiting and follow all signage instructions at road works. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.50am to Sun 22 Jun 2025, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 8.31am
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th March 2025 to the 22nd June 2025 on the following reserves:
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 8.52am
The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.
The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.
Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.46am
Vehicle access in Boonoo Boonoo NP is restricted to a maximum of 40km/h throughout the park, and some areas with shared pedestrian access are restricted to 10km/h. Gravel roads can become slippery at times, particularly in wet weather, so please exercise caution and adhere to the sign-posted limits.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.49am
Cambridge Plateu Forest Drive access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.
We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.26am
Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 1.49pm
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until winter 2025. Estimated re-opening date is June following completion of maintenance works.
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.
This closure will affect the following areas:
Iron Pot Creek Campground and Murray Scrub Walking track can be accessed via Murray Scrub Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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