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Wollumbin National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 28 November 2024, 12.46pm

Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 12.46pm.

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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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 2.47pm

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 Mon 14 Oct 2024, 1.47am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 1.29pm

Closed areas: Broken Head NR Kings Beach and carpark closed for remediation works

Some parts of this park are closed until Friday 20th December 2024 while remediation works are taking place within the reserve. 

The closed areas are:

  • Kings Beach Carpark, with no access to Kings Beach

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

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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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Applies from Wed 18 Dec 2024, 7.04am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 7.16am

Closed areas: Brindle Creek Loop Road Closure

The Brindle Creek Loop Road in Border Ranges National Park is closed due to storm damage from Wednesday 18 December to Friday 20 December.

This closure affects

  • Brindle Creek Road
  • Brindle Creek walking track
  • Helmholtzia walking track
  • Antarctic Beech picnic area
  • Red Cedar Loop walking track

 

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

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Applies from Mon 9 Dec 2024, 8.00am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 10.56am

Other planned events: Manns Road and Middle Ridge Road maintenance works Mon 9 December to Fri 20 December 2024

Essential roadworks will be undertaken to Manns Road and Middle Ridge Road from Monday 9 December to Friday 20 December 2024. Works will be undertaken on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating in the area. During these work hours access maybe restricted temporarily. Expect delays while the roadworks are underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control staff. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.

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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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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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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: 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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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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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 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 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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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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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/wollumbin-national-park/local-alerts

Contact

  • in the North Coast region
  • Wollumbin National Park is open, but may have to close at times due to perceived risk. The gate on Mount Warning Road entrance may also be closed from 5pm in winter and 6pm in summer (during daylight savings) and will reopen at 7am the following morning.

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