Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.22am

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

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• Wilson Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.01am

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 16th September 2024 until 20th December 2024. 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 Mon 11 Nov 2024, 7.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 11.54am

Closed areas: Part park closure due to aerial pest control program

Some areas in this park are closed from 6am, Monday 25 November to 6pm, Thursday 28 November 2024 for aerial shooting feral animal control program.

The closed areas will be signposted. 

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

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• Yuraygir National Park

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 1.47am to Tue 10 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 12.04pm

Closed areas: Broken Head NR Three sisters walking track closed for remediation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 14th October to Tuesday 10th December 2024 while remediation works are taking place along The Three Sisters Walking Track.

The closed areas are:

• Three Sister Walking Track, entire track
• Kings Beach Carpark, with no access to Kings Beach
• Helicopter operations will be taking place with the on the 13th of November 2024 in Broken Head Nature reserve

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

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• Broken Head Nature Reserve
  • Three Sisters walking track (Broken Head)

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 6.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.50pm

Closed areas: Sections of Bundjalung National Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Some areas in this park are closed from 6am, Monday 25 November to 6pm, Thursday 28 November 2024 for an aerial pest control operation.

The closed areas will be sign posted, this includes 10 mile beach.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. for more information contact the local parks office.

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• Bundjalung National Park

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 6.00am to Thu 28 Nov 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.42pm

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Everlasting Swamp NP/SCA and Mount Neville NR are closed from 6am, Monday 25 November to 6pm, Thursday 27 November 2024 for aerial pest control operations.

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

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• Everlasting Swamp National Park
• Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 4.14pm to Sat 7 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 4.24pm

Closed areas: North Head Road Temporary Closure - Road Works

North Head Road within Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve will be closed for road repair and maintenance from 8am Monday - 4:30pm Friday for two weeks between 25 November until Friday 6 December 2024.

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

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• Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 9.16am

Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts

The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:

• Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909 
• Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
• Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available

For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.28am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.21am

Closed areas: Tungun Road Closure

The section of Tungun Road between Rummery Road and Gibbergunyah Range Road is closed due to tree maintenance from Monday 4 November to Friday 22 November. This closure is for all traffic including pedestrian and horse riding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

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• Whian Whian State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.55pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.48am

Other planned events: Bundjalung NP 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Wednesday 9th October 2024 to 31st December 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in the southern part of  Bundjalung NP.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 6641 1500.

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• Bundjalung National Park

Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.21am

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 December 2024. 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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.36am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 12.47pm

Closed areas: Rocky Point track steps closed

Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works.

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

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Illaroo to Wooli walking track
  • Rocky Point campground
  • Rocky Point walking track
  • Yuraygir coastal walk

Applies from Fri 18 Oct 2024, 2.14pm to Tue 19 Nov 2024, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 12.40pm

Closed areas: Woody Head campground closure

The Woody Head precinct within Bundjalung National Park will be closed from Sunday 10 November to Monday 18 November 2024 for maintenance works. The closed areas include:

• Woody Head campground
• Woody Head picnic area 
• Woody Head boat ramp 
• Woody Bay Beach 
• Swamp House 
• Forest House 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Bundjalung National Park
  • Woody Head campground
  • Woody Head cottages and cabins
  • Woody Head group campground

Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 2.50pm

Closed areas: Yellow Cutting Road partial closure

The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed until further notice due to a bridge defect.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Yuraygir National Park

Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 8.47am

Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations

Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise until further notice. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range may be heard and seen from the Black Rocks campground and Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.

Please note:

• The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
• RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
• Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.

For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.

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• Bundjalung National Park
  • Jerusalem Creek paddle route
  • Jerusalem Creek walk
  • Mibanbah – Black Rocks campground

Applies from Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.53am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 4.03pm

Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 December 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Yuraygir National Park
  • Angophora grove walking track
  • Angourie Bay picnic area
  • Angourie to Brooms Head walking track
  • Angourie walking track
  • Boorkoom campground
  • Brooms Head to Illaroo walking track
  • Corkwood and Scribbly Gum walking track
  • Freshwater track
  • Illaroo campground
  • Illaroo group camping area
  • Illaroo to Wooli walking track
  • Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds
  • Mara Creek picnic area
  • Pebbly Beach campground - Yuraygir National Park
  • Rocky Point campground
  • Rocky Point walking track
  • Sandon River campground
  • Shelley Head campground
  • Station Creek campground
  • Wilsons Headland picnic area
  • Wilsons Headland walking track
  • Wooli to Red Rock walking track
  • Yuraygir coastal walk