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Burnt-Down Scrub Nature Reserve

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Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2024, 8.52am to Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 9.55am

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closure 9-14 January 2025

Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from Thursday 9 January until Tuesday 14 January due to forecast rain and thunderstorms. Please note the following:

  • Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed from the west via Peacock Creek Road or from the east via Sextonville Road or Iron Pot Creek Road
  • The private cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area cannot be accessed via the park during the closure, guests are directed to the owner for further information

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 3 Jul 2024, 2.08pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 10.41am

Other planned events: Susan Island 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 8th July 2024 to 30th January 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Susan Island NR.

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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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2025, 10.30am

Safety alerts: Speed limits within park

Vehicle access in Boonoo Boonoo NP is restricted to a maximum of 40km/h throughout the park, and some areas with shared pedestrian access are restricted to 10km/h. Gravel roads can become slippery at times, particularly in wet weather, so please exercise caution and adhere to the sign-posted limits.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jan 2025, 3.41pm

Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only

Cambridge Plateu Forest Drive access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.

We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Sun 24 Nov 2024, 4.19pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Dec 2024, 5.13pm

Safety alerts: Limited access to Peacock Creek Campground

Access to Peacock Creek Campground is currently restricted to 4WD vehicles.

Large potholes and significant damage on Peacock Creek Road and Sextonville Road, make them unsuitable for 2WD vehicles, caravans, or camper trailers.

Alternative Access (2WD): Visitors are advised to use Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for 2WD access, noting it is dry weather only.

Alternative Access (AWD/off road capable caravans & trailers): Visitors are advised to use Iron Pot Creek Road for 4WD, AWD and caravans/trailers that are off road capable. 

For further information, please contact the Kyogle NPWS office at (02) 6632 0000.

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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Dec 2024, 8.38am

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 16 Dec 2024, 8.16am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 8.46am

Closed areas: Cherry Tree Road & Pennefathers Road Closed

Cherry Tree Road and Pennefarthers Road in Mallanganee National Park are closed for road works from 12 December 2024  to 31 January 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 10.20am

Closed areas: Road closure

Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.

The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.

Please note:

  • Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
  • Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 10.19am

Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only

Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.

For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2024, 9.00am to Sat 1 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 10.20am

Closed areas: Four Bull Hut closed due to ongoing pest control operations

Four Bull Hut in the north of Washpool NP is closed until Saturday 1 March 2025 as there is an ongoing pest control operation underway.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the lNPWS Northern Tablelands Area office 02 6739 0700.

 

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Applies from Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.00am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 10.20am

Other planned events: Caution: Roadworks in Place

Roadworks will be taking place along Farnell Road, Wattle Creek Road, Spirabo Forest Way and Billyrimba Trail from 9am Tuesday 8th October until 5pm Tuesday 31st January 2025.

All areas will remain open, please exercise caution when driving, riding or walking along these tracks, and follow any instructions from signage, staff or contractors.

Please note Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive is not impacted by these works.

For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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