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Wategos Beach

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 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 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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.21am

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/wategos-beach/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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