Applies from Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 12.01pm

Safety alerts: Beach access closed due to beach erosion

Coastal processes have eroded the foredune in front of the cottages, causing a dangerous drop off. The beach access tracks between Mildenhall Cottage and Imeson Cottage, and from Partridge Cottage, have been closed until further notice. Access to Clarkes Beach is via Brooke Drive and the Pass, or through the Bawaii (Captain Cook) car park and rest area.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
  • Imeson Cottage
  • Mildenhall Cottage

Applies from Tue 4 Aug 2026, 7.00am to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.18pm

Safety alerts: Roadworks on Peates Mountain Rd and Gibbergunyah Management Trail

NPWS will be conducting road maintenance works along Peates Mountain Rd and Gibbergunyah Management Trail from Tuesday 4 August 2026 to Friday 14 August 2026.

All walking tracks will remain open during maintenance works, but users are advised that machinery will be present and working on-site during this time. Please follow all safety signage and staff directions.

For more information, email or call NPWS Alstonville Office on 02 6627 0200.

Affects 2 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Nightcap National Park
• Whian Whian State Conservation Area
  • Byan Yangala loop walk
  • Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk
  • Historic Nightcap walking track
  • Rummery Park campground
  • Whian Whian mountain biking trails

Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.16pm

Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs

Nightcap Range Road is closed to traffic in both directions due to a major landslip associated with the 2022 flood event. The closure affects the section of Nightcap Range Road between the Rummery Road intersection and Telephone Road trailer parking area.

Access to Minyon Falls and Rummery Park is via Minyon Falls Road only.

An estimated repair date has not been determined. For more information, please email NPWS Richmond River Area or call on 02 6627 0200.

Affects 2 parks and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• 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 Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 9.25am

Closed areas: Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe closed

Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe will be closed until further notice from Sunday 31 May 2026.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe