Applies from Thu 19 Dec 2024, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 2.01pm

Other planned events: Kings Beach – not clothing optional

Kings Beach in Broken Head Nature Reserve is a culturally significant place for local Aboriginal people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. For decades, the beach has been a place for social connection, leisure, and at times grief - with the ashes of people lost to AIDS scattered there over the years.

Kings Beach continues to be a place for the LGBTQIA+ community to enjoy, however due to increased visitation and the shared nature of this beloved destination, Kings Beach is not a designated clothing optional area.

All visitors have the right to feel safe and enjoy the beach without harassment and NPWS Officers play an important role in conserving this protected habitat. Please comply with the Broken Head Reserve Plan of Management and respect each other’s right to enjoy the beach in peace and safety.

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• Broken Head Nature Reserve
  • Broken Head lawn
  • Broken Head picnic area

Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 1.31pm

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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• Wollumbin National Park
  • Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track

Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 4.14pm to Tue 24 Dec 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 1.10pm

Closed areas: North Head Road Temporary Closure Extended to 23/12/24 - Road Works

Closure extension to 23/12/24 due to prolonged wet weather - North Head Road within Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve is closed for road repair, drainage and maintenance works between Wednesday 27 November and Monday 23 December 2024 including during weekends due to prolonged wet weather and road conditions for vehicle safety and to preserve the road surface while works continue.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 66 708 600.

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• Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 4.06pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 10.29am

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 16 Dec 2024, 8.16am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2024, 8.22am

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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• Mallanganee National Park

Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 9.50am

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 16 September 2024 until 31 January 2025. 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.

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• 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 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.08am

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Coxs Road Closure

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until winter 2025. Estimated re-opening date is June following completion of maintenance works. 

Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore seasonally closed from late spring until late autumn dependant on rainfall during the wet season. There may also be additional closures during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.

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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• Toonumbar National Park
  • Murray Scrub lookout
  • Sherwood lookout

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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• Richmond Range National Park
  • Peacock Creek campground

Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2024, 3.07pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 9.34am

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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• Richmond Range National Park
  • Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  • Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  • Culmaran loop trail
  • Culmaran Valley track
  • Peacock Creek campground

Applies from Fri 22 Nov 2024, 10.16am to Sun 12 Jan 2025, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.02pm

Closed areas: Flood Remediation works at Mt Jerusalem NP, South Chowan Rd

Remediation works have now begun until early January 2025 to fix a landslip as a result of Flood 22 event in Mt Jerusalem NP. Area's effected include:

• South Chowan Road (Beyond the gate)
• No impact to traffic or public access road
• Bush walkers and cyclists to take extra precaution during this time

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

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• Mount Jerusalem National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.55pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2024, 11.45am

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 Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2024, 6.15pm

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 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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• Richmond Range National Park

Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.46am

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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• Mebbin National Park
  • Byrrill Creek walking track

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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• Border Ranges National Park

Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 12.26pm

Hazard reduction burns: Rayners Trail South HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 09/08/2024. The fire is called Rayners Trail South 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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• Mount Jerusalem National Park