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Cataract State Conservation Area

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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 7.50am

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 Sun 24 Nov 2024, 4.19pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 4.05pm

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 fro 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 21 Nov 2024, 3.07pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 3.46pm

Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Partial Closure

Cambridge Plateau Drive is closed between Mount Babyl and Peacock Creek Road due to hazardous conditions.  

Peacock Creek campground remains open but is only accessible by 4WDs via Sextonville Road, Iron Pot Creek Road and Peacock Creek Road. 

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS park office on 02 6632 0000

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Applies from Fri 15 Nov 2024, 4.03pm to Sat 30 Nov 2024, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 7.58am

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Coxs Road Closure

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are currently closed due to wet conditions and current weather patterns. This closure will affect the following areas:

  • Murray Scrub Lookout
  • Sherwood Lookout

 

Iron Pot Creek Campground and Murray Scrub Walking track can be accessed via Murray Scrub Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Wed 6 Nov 2024, 8.30am to Fri 6 Dec 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 7.56am

Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - Roadside mulching operations

Roadside vegetation mulching will take place along Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Until the end of Friday 6 December.

The road will remain open with drivers urged to drive with caution and adhere to all signage and directions.

Wide vehicles (trucks & wide trailers) may have limited access during this time and should contact the Kyogle Office on 02 6632 0000 to confirm thru access and access to Mount Babyl.

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 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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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2024, 6.31pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 6.32pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 9.47am

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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.06am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 9.47am

Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed

Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, planned roadworks and ongoing pest control programs. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, South Haystack Feeder Road and Pocupar Road are management trails only with only authorised vehicles permitted.

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

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