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Arch Cottage

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.32am

Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 8.53am to Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.32am.

Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until 2026 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities. NPWS will announce a reopening date in the new year.

The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
2 August 2026 Closed parks Parks Closed for Aerial Pest Control Operations Details

Applies from Sun 2 Aug 2026, 4.00pm to Sat 8 Aug 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.24pm

The following parks are closed from 4pm, Sunday the 2nd of August to 9am, Saturday the 8th of August 2026 for an aerial pest control operation:

 

  • Kanangra Boyd National Park
  • Mares Forest National Park
  • Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
  • Yerranderie State Conservation Area
  • Turon National Park
  • Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  • Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve 

 

.Yerranderie Regional Park and the Oberon-Colong Stock Route remain open.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.  For more information contact the local office.

Details
16 August 2026 Closed parks Parks Closed For Aerial Pest Control Operations Details

Applies from Sun 16 Aug 2026, 4.00pm to Sat 22 Aug 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 8.01am

The following parks are closed from 4pm, Sunday the 16th of August to 9am, Saturday the 22st of August 2026 for an aerial pest control operation:

 

  • Kanangra Boyd National Park
  • Mares Forest National Park
  • Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
  • Yerranderie State Conservation Area
  • Turon National Park
  • Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  • Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve

 

.Yerranderie Regional Park and the Oberon-Colong Stock Route remain open.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local office.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 8.53am to Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.32am

Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until 2026 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities. NPWS will announce a reopening date in the new year.

The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.

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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/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/arch-cottage/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve in the Country NSW region

  • Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve and caves are open Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). The reserve and caves area open daily during NSW school holidays. Closed Christmas Day.

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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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