Byron Shire Council is teaming up with Tweed Byron Police District, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Marine Parks, Reflections Holidays and Transport for NSW this festive season is to ensure public spaces remain safe and enjoyable for everyone.

The Christmas and New Year period is the busiest time of year for compliance teams, and all agencies will be working seven days a week to monitor public safety, parking, and illegal camping.

Camping in residential streets, beach car parks, national parks, nature reserves and Crown land across the Byron Shire is prohibited and fines will apply.

Staff will also be patrolling beaches and public areas to ensure dogs aren’t roaming or being walked off-leash in restricted areas.

Police are urging residents and visitors to remember that parks and the Byron Bay town centre are alcohol-free zones.

Officers will be targeting these areas to reduce alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour, helping keep the community safe throughout the holiday period.

National Parks and Wildlife Service has announced road closures for New Year’s Eve, including:

• Lighthouse Road to the Lighthouse
• Black Rock Road, Tyagarah Nature Reserve
• Tallow Beach Road.

Please respect our community, our residents, and the natural environment. Byron Shire is a beautiful place, and we all share responsibility for keeping it clean, safe, and protecting our wildlife and biodiversity.

For details on parking and dog off-leash areas, visit Byron Council’s website.