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Historic Nightcap walking track

North Coast

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 11 April 2025, 2.26pm

Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm to Mon 5 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 2.26pm.

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

For safety, the following areas are closed until Monday 5 May due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

• Rocky Creek Track

• Big Scrub Loop

• Pholis Walk

• Historic Nightcap Track

 

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

 

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 3.49pm to Wed 23 Apr 2025, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 3.57pm

Closed areas: Access to Cutters Camp, Mebbin National Park

Due to prolonged wet weather we recommend access to Cutters Camp via Mebbin Forest Road.

 - Cadell Road is closed

Roadworks are scheduled to repair Cadell Road on 22nd April 2025.

Take care and drive safely.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm to Mon 5 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 2.26pm

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

For safety, the following areas are closed until Monday 5 May due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

• Rocky Creek Track

• Big Scrub Loop

• Pholis Walk

• Historic Nightcap Track

 

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

 

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

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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 2.49pm

Closed areas: North Chowan Road Closure

North Chowan Road within Mount Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday  4 April  to Friday 27 June 2025.

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

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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 1.21pm to Thu 15 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Apr 2025, 7.51am

Closed areas: South Chowan Road Closure (east of Agarti Road only)

Part of South Chowan Road (east of Agarti Road) in Mt Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Friday 16 June 2025.

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

 

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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/historic-nightcap-walking-track/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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