Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Sat 4 November 2023, 4.07pm
Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2023, 6.00am
to Fri 12 Jan 2024, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 4.07pm.
Safety alerts: Changed conditions on Spirabo Forest Way
Access to visitor facilities, campgrounds and walking tracks in the south of Washpool NP, accessible from the Gwydir Highway between Glen Innes and Grafton, is open and not impacted by the warning listed below.
NSW Forestry Corporation are conducting operations and access to the northern end of Spirabo Forest Way is closed to traffic traveling in both directions until 1 January 2024, with no access to Washpool NP via Scrub Road out of Tenterfield. Access to the following locations should be via Mount Spirabo Road off the New England Highway at Bolivia, or via Ten Mile Road and Cox's Road at Deepwater:
- Four Bull Hut
- Washpool horse riding trails
- Billyrimba Falls and lookout
- Spirabo Forest Way drive through Capoompeta and Washpool NPs
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 4.37pm to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 4.38pm
Closed areas: Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout - Closed for Construction
Some parts of Boonoo Boonoo National Park are closed from Monday 27 November to Friday 15 December 2023 while the Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
- Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout
- Boonoo Boonoo Falls Walking Track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on (02) 6739 0700. Please note the Boonoo Boonoo Falls Picnic Area will remain open.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 26 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.44am
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires
This park is closed due to bushfire either on park or in close proximity. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website
Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.55pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Nov 2023, 9.03am
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
This park is closed until further notice due hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.32am
Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2023, 6.00am to Fri 12 Jan 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 4.07pm
Safety alerts: Changed conditions on Spirabo Forest Way
Access to visitor facilities, campgrounds and walking tracks in the south of Washpool NP, accessible from the Gwydir Highway between Glen Innes and Grafton, is open and not impacted by the warning listed below.
NSW Forestry Corporation are conducting operations and access to the northern end of Spirabo Forest Way is closed to traffic traveling in both directions until 1 January 2024, with no access to Washpool NP via Scrub Road out of Tenterfield. Access to the following locations should be via Mount Spirabo Road off the New England Highway at Bolivia, or via Ten Mile Road and Cox's Road at Deepwater:
- Four Bull Hut
- Washpool horse riding trails
- Billyrimba Falls and lookout
- Spirabo Forest Way drive through Capoompeta and Washpool NPs
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 4 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list