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Byan Yangala loop walk

North Coast

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 11 October 2024, 7.32am

Applies from Thu 3 Oct 2024, 9.40am to Fri 25 Oct 2024, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 7.32am.

Closed areas: Byan Yangala loop closed

Byan Yangala loop is closed until 2pm Friday 25th October due to the recent weather event. Closed areas include Yelgun Kyoomgun and Weeun Weeun campgrounds. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 18 Oct 2024, 3.18pm to Wed 23 Oct 2024, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 3.20pm

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Murray Scrub closed

Some areas of this park are closed due to recent weather event. The closed areas are:

  • Coxs Road
  • Toonumbar Forest Drive
  • Sherwood lookout
  • Murray Scrub lookout

Ironpot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track remain open.

These closures are weather dependent and may be extended. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Fri 18 Oct 2024, 1.51pm to Wed 23 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 2.05pm

Closed areas: Middle Ridge Trail closed Wednesday 23 October 7:00am to 5:00pm

Middle Ridge Trail will be closed on Wednesday 23 October 2024 between the hours of 07:00am and 5:00pm. Helicopter operations are being undertaken in the area as part of the construction of the Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk. There will be no access to Sandridge Road and Hell Hole Falls. Penalties apply for entering parts of the park that are closed. For more information phone the NPWS Tweed Byron Area on 02 6639 8300.

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Applies from Thu 26 Sep 2024, 1.25pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 8.43am

Closed areas: Whiskey Creek walking track - Closed due to storm damage

The following areas are closed from 30 September to 25 October due to storm damage:

  • Whiskey Creek Walking Track

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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

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Applies from Thu 17 Oct 2024, 11.20am to Wed 23 Oct 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Oct 2024, 11.27am

Closed areas: Temp closure of Baranbali Road

Baranbali Road in Mooball National Park is closed to the public for road repairs and maintenance from Thursday 17 2024 to Wednesday 23 October 2024 (excluding the weekend). Heavy plant will be operating on Cooradilla Road and Baranbali Road.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Tweed Byron Area Office. E: npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au or Tweed Byron Area Office 6639 8300

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 1.47am to Tue 10 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Oct 2024, 11.24am

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 Monday 25th November 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 first on the 16th October2024

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

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Applies from Thu 3 Oct 2024, 9.40am to Fri 25 Oct 2024, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 7.32am

Closed areas: Byan Yangala loop closed

Byan Yangala loop is closed until 2pm Friday 25th October due to the recent weather event. Closed areas include Yelgun Kyoomgun and Weeun Weeun campgrounds. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Mon 30 Sep 2024, 1.32pm to Fri 25 Oct 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 10.02am

Closed areas: Yelgun Kyoomgun & Weeun Weenun Campground Closed

Yelgun Kyoomgun & Weeun Weeun Campgrounds within Nightcap NP are closed until 2pm Friday 25th October due to the recent weather event.  Closed Area includes the Byan Yangala Loop walk.  These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2024, 6.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 6.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 7.20am

Safety alerts: Toonumbar Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are dry weather access only for 2WD vehicles.

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 Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 9.29am

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 Aug 2024, 4.08pm to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 10.03am

Closed parks: Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve closed

Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve is closed until Friday 30 October 2024 for maintenance.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200

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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 10.03am

Closed parks: Walking Track Closed - Wilsons Nature Reserve

The Walking track is currently closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 66270 200

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Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Mon 18 Nov 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Oct 2024, 7.29am

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 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.

 

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 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/walking-tracks/byan-yangala-loop-walk/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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