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Broken Head lawn

Broken Head Nature Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 24 March 2025, 10.30am

Applies from Thu 19 Dec 2024, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 10.30am.

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 Thu 3 Apr 2025, 1.21pm to Thu 15 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.41pm

Closed areas: South Chowan Road Closure (east of Agarti Road only)

Part of South Chowan Road (east of Agarti Road) in Mt Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Friday 16 June 2025.

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

 

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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Mon 14 Apr 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.34pm

Other planned events: Manns Road and Main Arm Road essential maintenance 4 April to 14 April 2025

NPWS is undertaking essential road maintenance in Mount Jerusalem National Park and there will be road closures effective from Friday 4 April to Monday 14 April 2025 inclusive. The road closures will be in place from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, for the duration of the works. 

Maintenance and repair works will be undertaken to sections of Manns Road and Main Arm Road. These roads will be closed at times due to the high volume of heavy plant and machinery operating along the road corridor.

Works being conducted involve reinstatement and clearing of drains, replacement of damaged culverts, grading and re-sheeting of road surfaces.

Summary of closures;

Friday 4 April 7:00am to 5:00pm – Manns Road closed north of South Chowan Road to park boundary at Rowlands Creek. The only access in and out of the park will be via Main Arm Road to and from Mullumbimby.

Monday 7 April to Friday 11 April 7:00am to 5:00pm – Manns Road traffic control in place north of South Chowan Road to park boundary at Rowlands Creek. Expect delays if accessing this section of Manns Road.

Monday 14 April 7:00am to 4:30pm – Main Arm Road closed between park boundary and the intersection of Manns Road and Middle Ridge Road. The only access in and out of the park will be via Manns Road to and from Rowlands Creek and Uki.

Expect delays while roadworks are underway and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control staff.

For further information please visit the NSW National Parks Website or phone the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.

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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.09pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9.10am

Closed areas: North Chowan Road Closure

North Chowan Road of Mt Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday  4 April  to Friday 27 June 2025.

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

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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 10.43am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 3.54pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until Friday 4 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Minyon Loop walking track
  • Visitor Precinct - Minyon Grass
  • Minyon Grass Day Use Area

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.12pm to Thu 10 Apr 2025, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.27pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until Thursday 10 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Byan Yangala Loop
  • Peates Mountain Track
  • Visitor Precinct - Telephone Road
  • Whian Whian mountain bike trails

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.25pm

Closed parks: Reserves and conservation areas closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred

For safety, some reserves and conservation areas are closed until Friday 2 May due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm to Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.19pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until Thursday 10 April due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Rocky Creek Track
  • Weeun Weeun Campground
  • Yelgun Kyoomgun Campground
  • Big Scrub Loop
  • Byan Yangala Loop
  • Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk
  • Historic Nightcap Track
  • Kunghur Flying Fox
  • Mount Matheson Loop
  • Pholis Walk
  • Quandong Falls Track
  • Tweed Hinterland Nature Walk
  • Visitor Precinct - Mount Nardi
  • Mount Nardi Day Use Area
  • Visitor Precinct - Terania Creek
  • Terania Creek Day Use Area
  • Protestor Falls Track

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 3.02pm to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 8.48am

Closed areas: Oyster Lease Road and Brunswick River Picnic Area closed

Oyster Lease Road and Brunswick Picnic Area are closed for landslip remediation works from Monday March 17 - Thursday April 17 2025.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 7.59am

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.

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Emergency services

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