Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 31 December 2024, 9.28am
Applies from Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.00am
to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.28am.
Other planned events: Caution: Roadworks in Place
Roadworks will be taking place along Farnell Road, Wattle Creek Road, Spirabo Forest Way and Billyrimba Trail from 9am Tuesday 8th October until 5pm Tuesday 31st January 2025.
All areas will remain open, please exercise caution when driving, riding or walking along these tracks, and follow any instructions from signage, staff or contractors.
Please note Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive is not impacted by these works.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.41pm
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 Sun 29 Dec 2024, 8.52am to Fri 10 Jan 2025, 8.53am. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jan 2025, 9.31am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl Trail until Monday 13 January due to forecast rain and thunderstorms. The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway. Please note:
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed from the west via Peacock Creek Road or from the east via Sextonville Road or Iron Pot Creek Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Cambridge loop walk will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- The private cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area can still be accessed though the road north of the picnic may not be suitable for 2WDs in wet weather
- Re-opening is weather dependant and may be extended
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 Sun 24 Nov 2024, 4.19pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Dec 2024, 5.13pm
Safety alerts: Limited access to Peacock Creek Campground
Access to Peacock Creek Campground is currently restricted to 4WD vehicles.
Large potholes and significant damage on Peacock Creek Road and Sextonville Road, make them unsuitable for 2WD vehicles, caravans, or camper trailers.
Alternative Access (2WD): Visitors are advised to use Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for 2WD access, noting it is dry weather only.
Alternative Access (AWD/off road capable caravans & trailers): Visitors are advised to use Iron Pot Creek Road for 4WD, AWD and caravans/trailers that are off road capable.
For further information, please contact the Kyogle NPWS office at (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Dec 2024, 8.38am
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 Mon 16 Dec 2024, 8.16am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.16am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jan 2025, 7.35am
Closed areas: Cherry Tree Road & Pennefathers Road Closed
Cherry Tree Road and Pennefarthers Road in Mallanganee National Park are closed for road works from 12 December 2024 to 31 January 2025.
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 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2024, 8.53am
Other planned events: Closure of Old Grafton Road
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi, and as such access to Dalmorton campground is by Chaelundi Road from the south only. To access Chaelundi Road you will need to either enter via Marengo Road at Hernani, or via Sheepstation Creek Road at Dundurrabin. These roads are only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off-road caravans.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of June 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2024, 8.52am
Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2024, 9.00am to Sat 1 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.25am
Closed areas: Four Bull Hut closed due to ongoing pest control operations
Four Bull Hut in the north of Washpool NP is closed until Saturday 1 March 2025 as there is an ongoing pest control operation underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the lNPWS Northern Tablelands Area office 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.00am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.28am
Other planned events: Caution: Roadworks in Place
Roadworks will be taking place along Farnell Road, Wattle Creek Road, Spirabo Forest Way and Billyrimba Trail from 9am Tuesday 8th October until 5pm Tuesday 31st January 2025.
All areas will remain open, please exercise caution when driving, riding or walking along these tracks, and follow any instructions from signage, staff or contractors.
Please note Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive is not impacted by these works.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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