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Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am
Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
- Eagles Nest walking track
- All access to Weeping Rock
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am
Closed areas: Landslip on Hanging Rock Road in State forest
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 10.10am to Sun 31 May 2026, 10.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 9.23am
Closed areas: Barokee Campground Closed Due to Maintenance
Barokee Campground will be closed from 10am Monday 13 April to 10am Sunday 31st May 2026 for maintenance. The Day Use Area and Walking tracks are now publicly accessible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Fri 5 Jun 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.42am
Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade
The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed from Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 5 June 2026 while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:
- Dangars Gorge Campground
- Dangars Falls Picnic Area
- Dangars Falls lookouts
- McDirtys walking track
- Sailsbury Waters walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).
NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.
During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
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