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Broken Head picnic area

Broken Head Nature Reserve

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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 4.14pm to Mon 16 Dec 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 12.10pm

Closed areas: North Head Road Temporary Closure - Road Works

North Head Road within Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve is closed for road repair, drainage and maintenance works between Wednesday 27 November and Friday 13 December 2024 including over the weekend due to weather and road conditions for vehicle safety and to preserve the road surface while works continue.

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

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 1.47am to Wed 18 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.44am

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 on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 and Thursday 5th December 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 Fri 22 Nov 2024, 10.16am to Sun 12 Jan 2025, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.02pm

Closed areas: Flood Remediation works at Mt Jerusalem NP, South Chowan Rd

Remediation works have now begun until early January 2025 to fix a landslip as a result of Flood 22 event in Mt Jerusalem NP. Area's effected include:

  • South Chowan Road (Beyond the gate)
  • No impact to traffic or public access road
  • Bush walkers and cyclists to take extra precaution during this time

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

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Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 7.36am

Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs

Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16th September 2024 until 20th December 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge. Please be advised this closure may be extended.

 

Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 7.33am

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 December 2024. 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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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/picnic-areas/broken-head-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Broken Head Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
  • Broken Head Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $4 per vehicle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Byron Bay Office.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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