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The Pass Cafe

Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 1.47am to Wed 18 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 2.34pm

Closed areas: Broken Head NR Three sisters walking track closed for remediation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 14th October to Wednesday 18th December 2024 while remediation works are taking place along The Three Sisters Walking Track.

The closed areas are:

  • Three Sister Walking Track, entire track
  • Kings Beach Carpark, with no access to Kings Beach
  • Helicopter operations will be taking place with the on the 22nd of November 2024 in Broken Head Nature reserve

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 18 Nov 2024, 10.00am to Thu 21 Nov 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 11.16am

Closed areas: Bawaii (Captain Cook) Day Use Area closed

The Bawaii (Captain Cook) carpark, picnic area and toilet are closed for maintenance from Monday 18th of November to Thursday 21st November 2024. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6639 8300.

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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 4.14pm to Sat 7 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.58am

Closed areas: North Head Road Temporary Closure - Road Works

North Head Road within Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve will be closed for road repair and maintenance from 8am Monday - 4:30pm Friday for two weeks between 25 November until Friday 6 December 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/cafes-and-kiosks/the-pass-cafe/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
    • Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area is open all hours, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
    • Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn is open 8am to sunset.
    • The Maritime Museum in the former Lighthouse Keeper’s office at the base of the lighthouse is open 10am to 4pm daily.
    • Opening before 8am for events or disabled access can be arranged by prior notice – contact NPWS Byron Bay office during business hours 02 6639 8300.

  • 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.

    Captain Cook lookout, 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.

    Buy annual pass
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