Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 2.46pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 5.41pm

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 1 park and 19 locations nearby. Show list

• 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

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 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