Is Lions Road Open?

28/07/2026

A great write up about our beautiful road.

26/06/2026

[Update 28/6] It looks like the road is as open as it was before - council were perhaps over-cautious in advising a small 18-seater bus not to use the road, citing landslips, which led to confusion. Enjoy your drives!

[Update] I believe cars are getting through, but a small bus was advised by council not to use it. Anyone been up there in the last couple of hours?

Reports are coming in of a new land slip on Lions Road. Not known yet if it’s completely closed. Stay tuned for updates.

14/04/2026

You heard it here first - and we heard it here first too, thanks to Esme for the heads up! Lions road is OPEN as of today, 14th April 2026!

Thanks to the council for doing the works they have done. We look forward to a speedier trip to Brisbane next time we go!
Post your Lions Road pics in this thread and the most liked post will win...something...!

31/03/2026

[EDIT] For the one at the back that only reads headlines, this was - of course - an April Fools joke. 😂 👇👇👇

🚧 BREAKING: Lions Road To Reopen Today 🚧

After years of closures, delays, and extreme damage definitely not caused by climate change related weather events, we’re thrilled to announce that Lions Road will officially OPEN this morning!

Before you set out on your drive along Lions Road, you will be required to sign a waiver form, which is available on the Kyogle council website at www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au/lions-rd-waiver, or over the counter at the council building on Stratheden Street. The waiver is "just a formality", council advised, and absolves the council of responsibility in the event of vehicle damage, personal injury, and/or death.

A council spokesperson confirmed the news at a press conference earlier today, stating:

“We’ve taken a bold new approach to road safety. Instead of fixing every issue, we’ve simply reclassified some landslides as Scenic Features. It’s all about perspective.”

Council also reassured drivers:

“The road is now at least 60% complete, which is well above our usual standard. The remaining 40% adds an element of surprise that really enhances the driving experience.”

In an exciting move, council has also introduced a new Bring Your Own Suspension policy, encouraging drivers to:

“Invest in their vehicles emotionally and mechanically before attempting the journey.”

When asked about ongoing risks, the Spokesperson added:

“If you can avoid the emotional weight of modern life, rising costs, unanswered group chats, and the general chaos of a world on the brink of global catastrophe, you can avoid potholes."

Motorists are advised to pack water and snacks, and inform next of kin.

More to come on this exciting story.

09/02/2026

Word on the street is that Lions Road will reopen in March - but for how long we do not know. Good news for residents and businesses that operate along the road. Let's enjoy it while we can!

Damage from 2025 has not yet been repaired

15/12/2025

Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas! 🥲 Nothing we didn't already know, but here is the official confirmation: Lions Road remains CLOSED. A Triste Noël for the businesses that rely on the road and the residents who have a loooong drive around when they need to be on the other side. Fingers crossed it is able to fixed next year.