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Broken Head lawn

Broken Head Nature Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 14 February 2025, 10.08am

Applies from Thu 19 Dec 2024, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 10.08am.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.51pm

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

National Parks are closed from 4th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2.48pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2.59pm

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

National Park is closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 9.16am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 9.18am

Closed parks: Richmond River Nature Reserve closed due to severe weather event

Richmond River Nature Reserve are closed from Tuesday 4 March to Wednesday 12 March.

This closure is in place due to the potentially dangerous weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6632 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000)

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 8.32am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 8.42am

Closed parks: Whian Whian State Conservation Area closed due to predicted severe weather

All roads, campgrounds, day use areas, walking tracks and mountain bike trails in Whian Whian SCA are closed from Monday 3 March to Wednesday 12 March.

This closure is in place due to the potentially dangerous weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6632 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000)

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 2.54pm

Closed areas: Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve Temporary Road Closures - severe weather/flooding

The following areas are closed to vehicles from Tuesday 4/3/25 to Monday 12/3/25. This closure is in place due to the potentially dangerous weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

  • North Head Road and car park
  • Oyster Lease Road and car park
     

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 6670 8600.

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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 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Feb 2025, 7.58am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/broken-head-lawn/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Broken Head Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
  • Broken Head Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $4 per vehicle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Byron Bay Office.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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