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Minyon Grass picnic area

Nightcap National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 14 November 2024, 9.01am

Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.01am.

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.

Nearby alerts

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 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.01am

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 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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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.28am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.21am

Closed areas: Tungun Road Closure

The section of Tungun Road between Rummery Road and Gibbergunyah Range Road is closed due to tree maintenance from Monday 4 November to Friday 22 November. This closure is for all traffic including pedestrian and horse riding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.46am

Closed areas: Byrrill Creek walking track closed

Byrrill Creek walking track is closed due to landslips and erosion following severe rainfall. 

An alternative walking track is now available. Visitors can access this 3km return track from behind the camp kitchen in Cutters Camp campground.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6670 8600.

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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Oct 2024, 9.07am

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) Summit track and Aboriginal Place closed

Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.

Please note Mount Warning Road is flood damaged and has traffic control in place. Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the Aboriginal Place remains 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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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/minyon-grass-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Nightcap National Park in the North Coast region
  • Nightcap National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations.

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