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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.54pm to Fri 18 Apr 2025, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.57pm
Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, this park or reserve is closed until Friday 18th April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.40pm to Fri 18 Apr 2025, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.42pm
Closed parks: National Parks closure due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, this park or reserve is closed until Friday 18th April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.01pm to Fri 18 Apr 2025, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 2.06pm
Closed areas: National Parks closure due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, this park or reserve is closed until Friday 18th April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 9.52am to Wed 9 Apr 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.23am
Other planned events: Koreelah NP access via White Swamp Road closed for bridge works
Main road to access Koreelah NP from New South Wales, White Swamp Road, is closed for bridge works from Friday 4th to Wednesday 9th April 2025. Alternate access is via Carney's Creek Road, Queensland.
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs.
For more information, see the Live Traffic NSW app, or contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 1.21pm to Thu 15 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.41pm
Closed areas: South Chowan Road Closure (east of Agarti Road only)
Part of South Chowan Road (east of Agarti Road) in Mt Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Friday 16 June 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Mon 14 Apr 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.34pm
Other planned events: Manns Road and Main Arm Road essential maintenance 4 April to 14 April 2025
NPWS is undertaking essential road maintenance in Mount Jerusalem National Park and there will be road closures effective from Friday 4 April to Monday 14 April 2025 inclusive. The road closures will be in place from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, for the duration of the works.
Maintenance and repair works will be undertaken to sections of Manns Road and Main Arm Road. These roads will be closed at times due to the high volume of heavy plant and machinery operating along the road corridor.
Works being conducted involve reinstatement and clearing of drains, replacement of damaged culverts, grading and re-sheeting of road surfaces.
Summary of closures;
Friday 4 April 7:00am to 5:00pm – Manns Road closed north of South Chowan Road to park boundary at Rowlands Creek. The only access in and out of the park will be via Main Arm Road to and from Mullumbimby.
Monday 7 April to Friday 11 April 7:00am to 5:00pm – Manns Road traffic control in place north of South Chowan Road to park boundary at Rowlands Creek. Expect delays if accessing this section of Manns Road.
Monday 14 April 7:00am to 4:30pm – Main Arm Road closed between park boundary and the intersection of Manns Road and Middle Ridge Road. The only access in and out of the park will be via Manns Road to and from Rowlands Creek and Uki.
Expect delays while roadworks are underway and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control staff.
For further information please visit the NSW National Parks Website or phone the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.19pm to Mon 7 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Area closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
For safety, Jubullum Flats Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until 7 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The area will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9.10am
Closed areas: North Chowan Road Closure
North Chowan Road of Mt Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Friday 27 June 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.12pm to Thu 10 Apr 2025, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.27pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
For safety, the following areas are closed until Thursday 10 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
- Byan Yangala Loop
- Peates Mountain Track
- Visitor Precinct - Telephone Road
- Whian Whian mountain bike trails
Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.25pm
Closed parks: Reserves and conservation areas closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until Friday 2 May due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.07pm to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.22pm
Closed parks: National park closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
For safety, Yabbra National Park is closed 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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.29pm to Mon 5 May 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.21pm
Closed parks: National park closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
For safety, Toonumbar National Park is closed until Monday 5 May 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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.23pm to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.21pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
For safety, the following areas are closed until 17 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
- Cambridge Plateau Day Use Area
- Culmaran Loop
- Culmaran Valley Track
Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm to Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.19pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
For safety, the following areas are closed until Thursday 10 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
- Rocky Creek Track
- Weeun Weeun Campground
- Yelgun Kyoomgun Campground
- Big Scrub Loop
- Byan Yangala Loop
- Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk
- Historic Nightcap Track
- Kunghur Flying Fox
- Mount Matheson Loop
- Pholis Walk
- Quandong Falls Track
- Tweed Hinterland Nature Walk
- Visitor Precinct - Mount Nardi
- Mount Nardi Day Use Area
- Visitor Precinct - Terania Creek
- Terania Creek Day Use Area
- Protestor Falls Track
Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 3.02pm to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 8.48am
Closed areas: Oyster Lease Road and Brunswick River Picnic Area closed
Oyster Lease Road and Brunswick Picnic Area are closed for landslip remediation works from Monday March 17 - Thursday April 17 2025.
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Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.54am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.24am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closed March 24 to April 17
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 24 March to Thursday 17 April 2025 due to road repair works.
The following facilities will be closed for the duration
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- Cambridge Plateau picnic area
- Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
- Culmaran loop trail
- Culmaran Valley track
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 Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.09am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.10am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.25am
Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground access changed
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:
- Iron Pot Creek Road via Kyogle (north) - All weather best access is from Kyogle via Afterlee Road to the Dam Access Road, then a left turn onto Brays Road, right turn onto Logan's Bridge Road, right turn onto Iron Pot Creek Road. Follow signs to Bonalbo once on Brays Road.
- Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive via Bruxner Highway (south) - best access when open, 2WD suitable in dry weather only. Intermittently closed during periods of wet weather. *closed until April 17 due to repair works, check relevant alert for more details.
- Sextonville Road via Summerland Way (east) - suitable for 4WDs only, badly damaged with large pot holes and deep ruts. Repair works soon to commence, check for alerts.
- Peacock Creek Road via Clarence way (west) - 4WD only, not recommended for towing. Two steep creek crossings not suitable for 2WD/AWD, narrow weed affected road sections, badly damaged with large pot holes.
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: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.55am
Other planned events: 1080 Aerial and Ground Baiting Operations
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:
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park
- Butterleaf National Park
- Capoompeta National Park
- Cataract National Park
- Cataract State Conservation Area
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Crooked Creek National Park
- Donnybrook Nature Reserve
- Gibraltar Nature Reserve
- Gibraltar Range National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
- Kwiambal National Park
- Mann River Nature Reserve
- Maryland National Park
- Maroomba National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Severn River Nature Reserve
- Torrington State Conservation Area
- Warra National Park
- Washpool National Park
- Washpool State Conservation Area
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 Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.35am
Closed areas: Baranbali & Wabba Road Closure
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 3 February to Monday 30 June 2025 while Flood22 road repairs continue. The closed areas are:
- Baranbali Road
- Wabba Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Contact Byron Bay office for further information 02 6639 8300
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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 7.59am
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 NPWS Alstonville office on 02 66270 200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.06am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 6.42am
Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed
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.
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Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Mar 2025, 7.58am
Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only
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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 7.59am
Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 2025. 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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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.26am
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Mar 2025, 9.57am
Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and summit closed
Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.
Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.
Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit remain 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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Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 7.56am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Coxs Road Closure
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:
- Murray Scrub Lookout
- Sherwood Lookout
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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