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Applies from Tue 25 Jun 2024, 1.05pm to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 1.06pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Jun 2024, 1.19pm
Closed areas: Peacock Creek Campground future closure - 23 to 25 July 2024
Peacock Creek campground will be closed for maintenance works from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 July 2024.
- Peacock Creek campground will be closed by 4pm on Monday 22 and re-opened by 10am on Friday 26
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Cambridge loop walk will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Highway
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 28 Feb 2024, 3.26pm to Tue 10 Sep 2024, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jun 2024, 8.18am
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Future Closure - 14 July to 31 August 2024
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Cambridge picnic area and Peacock Creek Road from 14 July to 31 August 2024 for road pavement repairs. During these works:
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed from the west via Peacock Creek Road or from the east via Sextonville Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and related walking tracks will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Hwy
- There will be no access to the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area during most of the closure period. Guests can contact the cabin owner regarding their stay and access requirements.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sun 12 May 2024, 3.56pm to Fri 5 Jul 2024, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.45pm
Other planned events: Woody Head emergency stabilisation works
NPWS will be carrying out emergency stabilisation works on Woody Head Bay Beach and the adjacent rock wall from Monday 3 June to Friday 28 June 2024.
Works will involve seawall repair and beach nourishment, involving approximately 2,500 m³ of sand extracted and placed on Woody Bay Beach for initial beach nourishment and dune rebuilding. Rehabilitation works to Woody Head Bay will be ongoing once sand nourishment is complete. There will be no pedestrian access to Woody Bay Beach and the adjacent rock wall.
All other areas in Woody Head will remain open for use, including the boat ramp. There will be traffic control on Woody Head Road during this time. Please drive safely, slowly and follow all directions of NPWS staff, roadwork and closure area signs.
There will be some noise associated with the works, but only between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. There will be no works over weekends.
For further information contact the NPWS Grafton area office or 13000 PARKS.
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Applies from Wed 5 Jun 2024, 7.03pm to Sun 25 Aug 2024, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.34pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting is scheduled from Monday 10 June 2024 to Monday 17 June 2024. Ground baiting is scheduled from 10 June 2024 to Sunday 18 August 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
Aerial and ground baiting will occur in:
- Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve
- Banyabba State Conservations Area
- Bindarri National Park
- Bundjalung National Park
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Carrai National Park
- Carrai State Conservation Area
- Cascade National Park
- Chaelundi National Park
- Chaelundi State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Koreelah National Park
- Kumbatine National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland State Conservation Area
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
- New England National Park
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve
- Ramornie National Park
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Tooloom National Park
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park
- Yabbra National Park
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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
- Richmond River area – 02 6632 0000
- Clarence area – 02 6641 1500
- Coffs Coast area – 02 6652 0900
- Hastings/Macleay area – 6588 5555
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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 9.55am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.29pm
Closed areas: Yellow Cutting Road closed
The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfondland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed 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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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jun 2024, 10.32am
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 25 Mar 2024, 1.00am to Fri 2 Aug 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 1.10pm
Closed areas: Cape Byron walking track closed between Lighthouse and Wategos beach
The section of the Cape Byron walking track between Wategos Beach (east) and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse will be closed for maintenance work until August 2024.
Vehicle access around the Cape Byron State Conservation Reserve will not be affected. Vehicles can access the Pass and Palm Valley picnic area, Wategos Beach, and the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse.
Visitors can safely walk to the Cape Byron Historic Lighthouse via:
- Lee Lane to the Tallow Ridge Walking Track, or
- Lighthouse Road down-road
Visitors may choose to walk along Clarkes Beach to access the Pass and the Palm Valley picnic area. The section of the walking track between the Palm Valley picnic area and Wategos Beach (west) remains open.
This closure is to improve accessibility and ensure visitor safety. For more information, please contact the local office. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 2.30pm to Thu 3 Oct 2024, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2024, 2.47pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 9th, May 2024 to Wednesday 9th, October 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Everlasting Swamp National Park and State Conservation Area.
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.
Please contact the local Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 8 Feb 2024, 4.18pm to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jun 2024, 2.46pm
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Due to storm damage, Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl until 31 July 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway. This section of road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles in wet weather and is not suitable for heavy vehicles until slip repairs in May 2024.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed via Peacock Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Iron Pot Creek Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Culmarran Valley Track and Cambridge loop walk will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Guests wish to access the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area can do so from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Many local roads are still impacted by pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Jun 2024, 2.01pm
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 0407 362 118
- 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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Applies from Mon 25 Mar 2024, 3.09pm to Thu 1 Aug 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Jun 2024, 1.59pm
Closed areas: Illaroo campground viewing platform
Illaroo campground viewing platform and part of the picnic area is closed form Monday 25 March 2024 until Thursday 1 August 2024 for replacement. The platform will be opened as soon as possible.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 66411500.
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