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Brunswick River picnic area

Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Aug 2026, 10.35am

Hazard reduction burns: Quarry HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 14/08/2026. The fire is called Quarry 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 16 Jan 2026, 10.16am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 11.26am

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.

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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.

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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 8.47am

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and summit

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit are closed until further notice. Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For up-to-date visitor information visit the Wollumbin National Park webpage.

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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/things-to-do/picnic-areas/brunswick-river-picnic-area/local-alerts

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