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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 3.48pm
Hazard reduction burns: Wazza HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/08/2026. The fire is called Wazza 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 7 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 3.45pm
Hazard reduction burns: Macca HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/08/2026. The fire is called Macca 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, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 3.12pm
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, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 3.10pm
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 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 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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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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