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Big Scrub loop walking track

Nightcap National Park

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

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

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

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/walking-tracks/big-scrub-loop-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Nightcap National Park in the North Coast region
  • Nightcap National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations.

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