Floods and park closures

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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Cook Island Nature Reserve

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 6 March 2025, 2.53pm

Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2.48pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.53pm.

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

National Parks are closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Additional closures have been put in place due to forecast weather and extreme coastal erosion along the beach access tracks, until 10 March 2025:

 -  Tyagarah NR closed – Black Rock Rd is closed

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the parks are also closed. Public access roads in Mt Jerusalem and Mebbin National Parks will not be affected by this park closure.  Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2.48pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.53pm

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

National Parks are closed from 5th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Additional closures have been put in place due to forecast weather and extreme coastal erosion along the beach access tracks, until 10 March 2025:

 -  Tyagarah NR closed – Black Rock Rd is closed

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the parks are also closed. Public access roads in Mt Jerusalem and Mebbin National Parks will not be affected by this park closure.  Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 1.00pm to Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 1.53pm

Closed areas: Cape Bryon Lighthouse Precinct closed

Cape Byron Lighthouse precinct is closed to vehicle access from 5th March to 10th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The following closures have been put in place due to forecast weather and extreme coastal erosion along the beach access tracks:

- Cape Byron SCA – Tallow Beach Rd closed

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.47pm to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 5.51pm

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

National Parks are closed from 4th March to 12th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 8.32am to Wed 12 Mar 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 8.42am

Closed parks: Whian Whian State Conservation Area closed due to predicted severe weather

All roads, campgrounds, day use areas, walking tracks and mountain bike trails in Whian Whian SCA are closed from Monday 3 March to Wednesday 12 March.

This closure is in place due to the potentially dangerous weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6632 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000)

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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.51am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Feb 2025, 9.24am

Other planned events: Vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem Central Trails, Unicorn Falls and Whiskey Creek walk

NPWS advises visitors using the Mount Jerusalem National Park Central Trails, Unicorn Falls walking track and Whiskey Creek walk to access these areas via Uki using Rowlands Creek Road and Manns Road. Byron Shire Council are currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley. These works include the restoration and repair of culverts and causeways along Main Arm Road, which is the main vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem National Park when approaching from Mullumbimby. Byron Shire Council have advised that Main Arm Road should only be used by local traffic. Flood restoration works to Main Arm Road are expected to be completed by early 2026. For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.

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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2025, 11.28am

Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks

The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.

The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.

Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.

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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 4.57pm

Closed areas: Baranbali & Wabba Road Closure

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 3 February to Monday 30 June 2025 while Flood22 road repairs continue. The closed areas are:

  • Baranbali Road
  • Wabba Road

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Contact Byron Bay office for further information 02 6639 8300

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.33pm

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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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 8.40am

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and summit closed

Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.

Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit remain closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information visit our webpage at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/wollumbin-national-park. For up to date visitor information check www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wollumbin-national-park

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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 10.06am

Closed areas: Byrrill Creek walking track closed

Byrrill Creek walking track is closed due to landslips and erosion following severe rainfall. 

An alternative walking track is now available. Visitors can access this 3km return track from behind the camp kitchen in Cutters Camp campground.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6670 8600.

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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 12.48pm

Hazard reduction burns: Terrace Creek HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 09/08/2024. The fire is called Terrace Creek HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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/visit-a-park/parks/cook-island-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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