Applies from Sat 25 Jan 2025, 11.46am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.46am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2025, 11.54am

Closed areas: Protestors Falls walking track closed due to storm damage

Protesters Falls walking track is closed from Saturday 25 January until further notice due to storm damage. 

Terania Creek picnic area remains open. 

For further information please contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 6627 0200.

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• Nightcap National Park
  • Protesters Falls walking track

Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 2.46pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 6.42am

Safety alerts: Storm Damage Warning on Walking Tracks

Due to a severe storm that occurred on Thursday 23 January, visitors are advised to exercise caution when accessing walking tracks across the area. While some tracks have been closed for safety, others remain unassessed and may have damage or hazards we are not yet aware of.

Note severe damage is expected on some walking tracks in Nighcap National Park & Whian Whian State Conservation Area.

Please take extra care when visiting and follow all signage and closures.

For further information or to report damage, contact the NPWS Kyogle office on 6632 0000.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Affects 22 parks and 37 locations nearby. Show list

• Ballina Nature Reserve
• Boatharbour Nature Reserve
• Border Ranges National Park
  • Antarctic Beech picnic area
  • Bar Mountain circuit
  • Bar Mountain lookout
  • Bar Mountain picnic area
  • Blackbutt lookout picnic area
  • Booyong walking track
  • Border Loop lookout and picnic area
  • Border Loop walk
  • Brindle Creek picnic area
  • Brindle Creek walking track
  • Brushbox Falls lookout
  • Falcorostrum loop walking track
  • Forest Tops campground
  • Helmholtzia loop walking track
  • Palm Forest walking track
  • Pinnacle walk and lookout
  • Red Cedar loop
  • Rosewood loop
  • Sheepstation Creek campground
• Broadwater National Park
• Bungabbee Nature Reserve
• Bungawalbin National Park
• Bungawalbin State Conservation Area
• Davis Scrub Nature Reserve
• Dubay Nurahm Aboriginal Area
• Lennox Head Aboriginal Area
• Little Pimlico Island Nature Reserve
• Muckleewee Mountain Nature Reserve
• Nightcap National Park
  • Big Scrub loop walking track
  • Goorgana walking track
  • Minyon Falls lookout
  • Minyon Falls walking track
  • Minyon Grass picnic area
  • Mount Matheson loop
  • Pholis Gap walking track
  • Protesters Falls walking track
  • Terania Creek picnic area
  • Weeun Weeun campground
  • Yelgun Kyoomgun campground
• Richmond River Nature Reserve
• Tuckean Nature Reserve
• Tucki Tucki Nature Reserve
• Uralba Nature Reserve
• Victoria Park Nature Reserve
  • Victoria Park boardwalk
  • Victoria Park picnic area
• Whian Whian State Conservation Area
  • Boggy Creek walk
  • Byan Yangala loop walk
  • Historic Nightcap walking track
  • Rummery Park campground
  • Whian Whian mountain biking trails
• Wilson Nature Reserve
• Yarringully Nature Reserve
• Yarringully State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 5.30pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 5.37pm

Closed areas: Closed walking tracks - Brindle Creek & Helmholtzia Loop

Brindle Creek walking track and Helmholtzia Loop walking track are closed until further notice due to severe tree fall and storm damage.

Brindle Creek Road, picnic area and Antarctic Beech picnic area remain open.

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

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Border Ranges National Park
  • Brindle Creek walking track
  • Helmholtzia loop walking track

Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 3.31pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.10am

Closed areas: Remote Campground Closures - Yelgun Kyoomgun & Weeun Weeun

Remote campgrounds in Nightcap National Park are closed from 24 to 26 January due to severe tree fall and access issues following a severe storm on Thursday 23 January.

The closed campgrounds are Yelgun Kyoomgun and Weeun Weeun campgrounds. 

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

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Nightcap National Park
  • Weeun Weeun campground
  • Yelgun Kyoomgun campground

Applies from Fri 22 Nov 2024, 10.16am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.43am

Closed areas: Flood Remediation works at Mt Jerusalem NP, South Chowan Rd

Remediation works have now begun until end of January 2025 to fix a landslip as a result of Flood 22 event in Mt Jerusalem NP. Area's effected include:

• South Chowan Road (Beyond the gate)
• No impact to traffic or public access road
• Bush walkers and cyclists to take extra precaution during this time

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

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• Mount Jerusalem National Park

Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2025, 9.15am

Other planned events: Vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem Central Trails, Unicorn Falls and Whiskey Creek walk

NPWS advises visitors using the Mount Jerusalem National Park Central Trails, Unicorn Falls walking track and Whiskey Creek walk to access these areas via Uki using Rowlands Creek Road and Manns Road. Byron Shire Council are currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley. These works include the restoration and repair of culverts and causeways along Main Arm Road, which is the main vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem National Park when approaching from Mullumbimby. Byron Shire Council have advised that Main Arm Road should only be used by local traffic. Flood restoration works to Main Arm Road are expected to be completed by early 2026. For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Mount Jerusalem National Park
  • Hell Hole Falls
  • Mount Jerusalem Central trails
  • Unicorn Falls walking track
  • Whiskey Creek walk

Applies from Thu 19 Dec 2024, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 4.16pm

Other planned events: Kings Beach – not clothing optional

Kings Beach in Broken Head Nature Reserve is a culturally significant place for local Aboriginal people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. For decades, the beach has been a place for social connection, leisure, and at times grief - with the ashes of people lost to AIDS scattered there over the years.

Kings Beach continues to be a place for the LGBTQIA+ community to enjoy, however due to increased visitation and the shared nature of this beloved destination, Kings Beach is not a designated clothing optional area.

All visitors have the right to feel safe and enjoy the beach without harassment and NPWS Officers play an important role in conserving this protected habitat. Please comply with the Broken Head Reserve Plan of Management and respect each other’s right to enjoy the beach in peace and safety.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Broken Head Nature Reserve
  • Broken Head lawn
  • Broken Head picnic area

Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 9.58am

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 2025. 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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• Nightcap National Park

Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 1.29pm

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and summit closed

Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.

Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit remain 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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollumbin National Park
  • Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track

Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 9.57am

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 NPWS Alstonville office on 02 66270 200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wilson Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 9.58am

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 16 September 2024 until 31 January 2025. 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.

Affects 2 parks and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Nightcap National Park
  • Minyon Falls lookout
  • Minyon Falls walking track
  • Minyon Grass picnic area
• Whian Whian State Conservation Area
  • Boggy Creek walk
  • Historic Nightcap walking track
  • Rummery Park campground
  • Whian Whian mountain biking trails

Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.46am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mebbin National Park
  • Byrrill Creek walking track

Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 12.48pm

Hazard reduction burns: Terrace Creek HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 09/08/2024. The fire is called Terrace Creek HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Border Ranges National Park