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Pholis Gap walking track

Nightcap National Park

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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 1.38pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 1.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 1.53pm

Closed areas: Mount Jerusalem, Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk and campgrounds

Some areas of Mount Jerusalem National are closed from Monday 3rd March 2025 until Wednesday 12 March 2025.

This closure is in place due to the potentially dangerous weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

 

Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk and campgrounds (Weeun Ween and Yelgun Kyoomgun) will be closed from Monday 3rd March until Wednesday 12 March 2025.

 

Please ensure your own and others safety by abiding by these closures.

If you require further information please contact the Tweed Byron NPWS Office on 02 6639 8300 or email npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Fri 22 Nov 2024, 10.16am to Fri 14 Mar 2025, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2025, 10.38am

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

Remediation works have now begun until March 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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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Feb 2025, 9.24am

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.

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Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Feb 2025, 7.57am

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 March 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.

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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 10.06am

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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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/pholis-gap-walking-track/local-alerts

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  • 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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