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Culmaran Valley track

Richmond Range National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sat 12 April 2025, 12.53pm

Applies from Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.44pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.53pm.

Closed areas: Culmaran Valley Track partially closed 17 April to 7 June

Culmaran Valley Track will be partially closed from 17 April 2025 due to cyclone damage with a full closure scheduled for May whilst repairs take place. The trail is expected to re-open by 7 June in time for the June long weekend.

The Culmaran Loop Walk will remain open until the full repair works in May and will re-open inline with the main Valley Track.

Cambridge Plateau picnic area will remain open and accessible for visitors during track works.

Alternative walks are available at Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

 

Applies from Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Sat 31 May 2025, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.04pm.

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closed April 28 to May 18

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 28 April to Sunday 18 May 2025 due to road repair works.

The following facilities will be closed for the duration

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  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track

Mount Babyl trail and tower area will be accessible from the north only. Permission for access via the Bruxner Highway during works must be sought from the ranger through the NPWS Kyogle Office.

The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will not be accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for the duration of the closure, contact the owner for more information.

There will be no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.54am to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.00pm.

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closed March 24 to April 17

 

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 24 March to Thursday 17 April 2025 due to road repair works.

The following facilities will be closed for the duration

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  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track

Mount Babyl trail and tower area will be accessible from the north only. Permission for access via the Bruxner Highway during works must be sought from the ranger through the NPWS Kyogle Office.

The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will not be accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for the duration of the closure, contact the owner for more information.

There will be no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.23pm to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.47am.

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until 17 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Cambridge Plateau Day Use Area
  • Culmaran Loop
  • Culmaran Valley Track

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.49am.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Sat 31 May 2025, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.04pm

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closed April 28 to May 18

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 28 April to Sunday 18 May 2025 due to road repair works.

The following facilities will be closed for the duration

/**/

  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track

Mount Babyl trail and tower area will be accessible from the north only. Permission for access via the Bruxner Highway during works must be sought from the ranger through the NPWS Kyogle Office.

The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will not be accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for the duration of the closure, contact the owner for more information.

There will be no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.54am to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Apr 2025, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closed March 24 to April 17

 

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 24 March to Thursday 17 April 2025 due to road repair works.

The following facilities will be closed for the duration

/**/

  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track

Mount Babyl trail and tower area will be accessible from the north only. Permission for access via the Bruxner Highway during works must be sought from the ranger through the NPWS Kyogle Office.

The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will not be accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for the duration of the closure, contact the owner for more information.

There will be no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.23pm to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.47am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until 17 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Cambridge Plateau Day Use Area
  • Culmaran Loop
  • Culmaran Valley Track

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.49am

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.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

Local alerts

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