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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
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
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 Tue 1 Apr 2025, 4.26pm to Mon 14 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.36am
For safety, the following areas are closed until 10am Monday 7 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
• Sheepstation Creek campground
• Brushbox Falls lookout
• Rosewood loop
• Palm Forest walking track
For safety, the following areas are closed until 10am Monday 14 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
• Antarctic Beech picnic area
• Bar Mountain circuit
• Bar Mountain lookout
• Black Butt lookout picnic area
• Booyong walking track
• Border Loop lookout and picnic area
• Border Loop Walk
• Brindle Creek picnic area
• Brindle Creek walking track
• Brushbox Falls lookout
• Falcorostrum loop walking track
• Forest Tops campground
• Helmholtzia loop walking track
• Palm Forest walking track
• Pinnacle walk and lookout
• Red Cedar loop
• Rosewood loop
• Sheepstation Creek campground
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 Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9.10am
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 27 Mar 2025, 10.43am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 3.54pm
For safety, the following areas are closed until Friday 4 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 Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.12pm to Thu 10 Apr 2025, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.27pm
For safety, the following areas are closed until Thursday 10 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 Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.25pm
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, 4.37pm to Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.19pm
For safety, the following areas are closed until Thursday 10 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 Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2.48pm to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.13pm
For safety, this park or reserve is closed until Friday 4 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 Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.35am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 11.46am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 1 April 2025 to Wednesday 1 October 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats using Felixer unit.
The program will take place in Bundjalung National Park.
The program is 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 may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS Alstonville office for more information on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Thu 19 Dec 2024, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 10.30am
Kings Beach in Broken Head Nature Reserve is a culturally significant place for local Aboriginal people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. For decades, the beach has been a place for social connection, leisure, and at times grief - with the ashes of people lost to AIDS scattered there over the years.
Kings Beach continues to be a place for the LGBTQIA+ community to enjoy, however due to increased visitation and the shared nature of this beloved destination, Kings Beach is not a designated clothing optional area.
All visitors have the right to feel safe and enjoy the beach without harassment and NPWS Officers play an important role in conserving this protected habitat. Please comply with the Broken Head Reserve Plan of Management and respect each other’s right to enjoy the beach in peace and safety.
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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
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 Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.35am
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:
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
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 Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 1.55pm
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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 7.59am
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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Mar 2025, 9.57am
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 Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 7.24am
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:
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/education/stage-2-science-technology-whale-time-walgun-cape-byron-state-conservation-area/local-alerts
Park entry fees:
Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn and Information Centre: $10 per vehicle per hour/$4 per hour motorcycles. Maximum 1 hour per vehicle per calendar day, including all NPWS annual passholders.
Bawaii rest area, Cosy Corner, and The Pass: $5 per vehicle/motorcycle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Walgun Cape Byron Information Centre.
Coach entry: $30 per coach up to 30 seats; $57 per coach 31 to 43 seats; $94 per coach 44 seats and over.
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