Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.52am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 8.10pm

Closed areas: Seasonal road closure

The Forest Road, east of the Hildergarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park, is temporarily closed to vehicles until further notice. This is because of wet road conditions, road surface damage and storm damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Coolah Tops National Park
  • Breeza lookout
  • Shepherds Peak walking track
  • Snow Gum picnic area
  • Snow Gum walking track

Applies from Fri 29 Aug 2025, 12.00pm to Fri 5 Sep 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 4.06pm

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Coolah Tops National Park is closed from 12pm, Friday 29 August to 7pm, Friday 5 September 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Castlereagh Area office on 6843 4000.

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• Coolah Tops National Park

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 9.02am

Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park - 4WD recommended

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.

During this time:

• Expect delays due to traffic control
• The road may NOT be suitable for 2wd vehicles, trucks, trailers and caravans
• The road may be closed at short notice or impassable during and after wet weather
• Do not attempt to drive on Forest Road if it is wet or closed

• Before visiting check current road and forecast weather conditions

 Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.

Affects 1 park and 15 locations nearby. Show list

• Coolah Tops National Park
  • Bald Hill Creek Falls picnic area
  • Brackens Hut
  • Breeza lookout
  • Bundella lookout
  • The Pines campground
  • Coxs Creek campground
  • Grass Tree walking track
  • Norfolk Falls picnic area
  • Norfolk Falls walk
  • Pinnacle lookout
  • Pinnacle lookout walk
  • Shepherds Peak walking track
  • Snow Gum picnic area
  • Snow Gum walking track
  • The Barracks campground