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Murray Scrub walking track

Toonumbar National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 13 August 2024, 2.25pm

Applies from Thu 11 Jan 2024, 1.17pm to Sun 1 Sep 2024, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Aug 2024, 2.25pm.

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road closed

From 1 January 2024, Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are closed until winter 2024. Estimated re-opening date is late-August following completion of maintenance works.

Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.

Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore seasonally closed from late spring until late autumn dependant on rainfall during the wet season. There may also be additional closures during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 6 Aug 2024, 2.59pm to Sun 1 Sep 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Aug 2024, 11.55am

Other planned events: Roadworks at Entrance to Sheepstation Creek Campground

Roadworks will be underway at the entrance to Sheepstation Creek Campground from 630am Thursday 8th August until 4pm Friday 30th August. This will not affect entering the Campgrounds or Access to Border Ranges NP all facilities will remain open during this time with traffic control in place. 

Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and Contractor.

For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on  02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Wed 28 Feb 2024, 3.26pm to Fri 23 Aug 2024, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Aug 2024, 3.09pm

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Closed - 13 to 19 August

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is closed due to ongoing wet weather until Monday 19 August, dependant on actual rainfall and on ground conditions.

  • Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed from the west via Peacock Creek Road or from the east via Sextonville Road. 
  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area and related walking tracks are not accessible and therefore closed
  • There will be no access to the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area. Guests can contact the cabin owner regarding their stay and access requirements.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Thu 11 Jan 2024, 1.17pm to Sun 1 Sep 2024, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Aug 2024, 2.25pm

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road closed

From 1 January 2024, Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are closed until winter 2024. Estimated re-opening date is late-August following completion of maintenance works.

Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.

Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore seasonally closed from late spring until late autumn dependant on rainfall during the wet season. There may also be additional closures during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.

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

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Local alerts

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