Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 5 August 2026, 12.15pm
Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 7.00am
to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 12.15pm.
Other planned events: Aerial spraying operation Angourie Backbeach
Sections of Yuraygir National Park will be periodically closed between Tuesday 11 August and Friday 11 September 2026 for aerial drone spraying operations on Angourie Backbeach.
The area to be treated has bitou infestations that are not accessible using other treatment methods. Bitou will be targeted along the cliff line along Angourie Backbeach. This program is part of a systematic weed control program throughout Yuraygir National Park. Bitou bush will be sprayed by drone with the herbicide Metsulfuron methyl 600g/kg.
The operations are weather dependent. Sections of the Yuraygir Coastal Walk and Angourie Backbeach will be closed for short periods. Neither Angourie or Mara Creek Day Use areas will be closed.
Please check current closure alerts prior to travel and follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.
Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 9.53am
to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 4.34pm.
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from 1 January to 31 July 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 6 Aug 2026, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 5.20pm
Hazard reduction burns: Bazzas HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 06/08/2026. The fire is called Bazzas 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 Thu 6 Aug 2026, 10.34am to Sun 9 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 3.26pm
Safety alerts: Bundjalung National Park Hazard Reductions
NPWS will be conducting hazard reduction within Bundjalung National Park from Friday 7 August to 5pm Monday10 August 2026. Smoke may be visible within the park and surrounding areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. These burns are called NPWS Macca and Wazza Hazard Reductions. For more information, contact Alstonville NPWS office npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 6 Aug 2026, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 4.42pm
Hazard reduction burns: Washed Out HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 06/08/2026. The fire is called Washed Out 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 Mon 3 Aug 2026, 7.00am to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 12.15pm
Other planned events: Aerial spraying operation Angourie Backbeach
Sections of Yuraygir National Park will be periodically closed between Tuesday 11 August and Friday 11 September 2026 for aerial drone spraying operations on Angourie Backbeach.
The area to be treated has bitou infestations that are not accessible using other treatment methods. Bitou will be targeted along the cliff line along Angourie Backbeach. This program is part of a systematic weed control program throughout Yuraygir National Park. Bitou bush will be sprayed by drone with the herbicide Metsulfuron methyl 600g/kg.
The operations are weather dependent. Sections of the Yuraygir Coastal Walk and Angourie Backbeach will be closed for short periods. Neither Angourie or Mara Creek Day Use areas will be closed.
Please check current closure alerts prior to travel and follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jun 2026, 9.16am to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 3.45pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for trail upgrade
Some parts of this park are closed from Friday 19 June to Friday 9 October 2026 trails are being upgraded. The closed areas are:
- Esk Trail
- Serendipity Trail
- James Trail
- Woombah fire trail
These essential works are implemented by NPWS under the Fire Access Fire Trails (FAFT) program.
All works are to ensure safety of emergency response workers, to protect the community, ensure fire trails are compliant with RFS standards and to better manage risks to park environmental and cultural values.
Plant and machinery will be on these trails until 9 October 2026 – weather dependant.
For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office 02 6627 0200 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sat 27 Jun 2026, 10.30am to Thu 3 Sep 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 8.36am
Safety alerts: Change to road conditions
The road surface on the council section of The Gap Road into Bundjalung National Park is damaged with pot-holes. Visitors are advised to drive to road conditions, take care and drive safely. Mibanbah-Black Rocks Campground remains open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 18 Sep 2025, 4.12pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jul 2026, 11.05am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bundjalung National Park from 24th September 2025 to 24th September 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. Its 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 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 66 411 500.
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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 9.53am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 4.34pm
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from 1 January to 31 July 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 9.01am
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 Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.11pm
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
- Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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