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Whian Whian State Conservation Area

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 14 November 2024, 9.21am

Applies from Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.01am.

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 16th September 2024 until 20th December 2024. 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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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.28am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.21am.

Closed areas: Tungun Road Closure

The section of Tungun Road between Rummery Road and Gibbergunyah Range Road is closed due to tree maintenance from Monday 4 November to Friday 22 November. This closure is for all traffic including pedestrian and horse riding.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 1.47am to Wed 18 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 2.34pm

Closed areas: Broken Head NR Three sisters walking track closed for remediation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 14th October to Wednesday 18th December 2024 while remediation works are taking place along The Three Sisters Walking Track.

The closed areas are:

  • Three Sister Walking Track, entire track
  • Kings Beach Carpark, with no access to Kings Beach
  • Helicopter operations will be taking place with the on the 22nd of November 2024 in Broken Head Nature reserve

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

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Applies from Fri 15 Nov 2024, 4.03pm to Sat 30 Nov 2024, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 4.04pm

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 Mon 26 Aug 2024, 3.24pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.01am

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 16th September 2024 until 20th December 2024. 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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Applies from Mon 18 Nov 2024, 10.00am to Thu 21 Nov 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 11.16am

Closed areas: Bawaii (Captain Cook) Day Use Area closed

The Bawaii (Captain Cook) carpark, picnic area and toilet are closed for maintenance from Monday 18th of November to Thursday 21st November 2024. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6639 8300.

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Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 6.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.50pm

Closed areas: Sections of Bundjalung National Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Some areas in this park are closed from 6am, Monday 25 November to 6pm, Thursday 28 November 2024 for an aerial pest control operation.

The closed areas will be sign posted, this includes 10 mile beach.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. for more information contact the local parks office.

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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 4.14pm to Sat 7 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.58am

Closed areas: North Head Road Temporary Closure - Road Works

North Head Road within Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve will be closed for road repair and maintenance from 8am Monday - 4:30pm Friday for two weeks between 25 November until Friday 6 December 2024.

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

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.55pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.48am

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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Applies from Fri 18 Oct 2024, 2.14pm to Tue 19 Nov 2024, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 12.40pm

Closed areas: Woody Head campground closure

The Woody Head precinct within Bundjalung National Park will be closed from Sunday 10 November to Monday 18 November 2024 for maintenance works. The closed areas include:

  • Woody Head campground
  • Woody Head picnic area 
  • Woody Head boat ramp 
  • Woody Bay Beach 
  • Swamp House 
  • Forest House 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.

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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 8.47am

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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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2024, 6.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 6.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 7.20am

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

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are dry weather access only for 2WD vehicles.

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 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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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Oct 2024, 9.07am

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) Summit track and Aboriginal Place closed

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

Please note Mount Warning Road is flood damaged and has traffic control in place. Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the Aboriginal Place remains 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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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/whian-whian-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

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