Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Nov 2022, 9.33am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades. 

The following areas are closed:

Katoomba and Leura

• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk
• Federal Pass between Leura Forest and Dardanelles Pass junction below the Three Sisters is closed due to track maintenance.
• Gordon Falls track and lookout are closed due to major upgrades.
• Mt Hay Rd will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from Monday 28st to Friday 2nd  2022 inclusive, for essential road maintenance. Fortress Canyon, Lockleys Pylon, Mount Hay and Butterbox Canyon will not be accessible. No access to the Grose Valley.
• Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to major subsidence.  Detour in place.
• Lyrebird Dell walking track is closed due to track maintenance.
• Lillian's Bridge track is closed from Inspiration Point track to Lillians Bridge due to major upgrades. 
• Lady Carrington lookout is closed for a major upgrade.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Echo Point and Cliff View lookout due to major upgrades.
• Lady Darley track is closed due to major upgrades on Prince Henry.
• Amphitheatre track is closed due to track repairs.
• Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive.
• Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary walking routes are closed due to subsidence.
• Six Foot Track is closed from Nellies Glen to Megalong Valley. 
• Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. 

Wentworth Falls

• Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
• Charles Darwin walk is closed where it traverses Council-managed land due to upgrades. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• National Pass is closed due to landslide.
• Wentworth Pass is closed due to landslide.
• Conservation Hut, carpark and Valley of Waters picnic area are closed due to major upgrades. (opening late November)
• Kedumba Valley Road is closed south of the Sublime Point Fire Trail due to major subsidence. 
• Kedumba River campground closed due to subsidence on the access road.
• Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the west end. Ingar campers must walk in via Anderson's or Bedford Roads.

Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road

• Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work. (opening February 2023)
• Evans lookout is closed to vehicles for major upgrade work with detours in place. (opening early December)
• Grand Canyon car park closed, limited parking at Neates Glen and along Evans Lookout Road. (opening mid December)
• Grose Valley and Govetts Gorge access routes are closed including Horse track, and Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) due to landslides.
• Grose River track is closed from Blue Gum Forest to Victoria Falls. (opening mid December)
• Pulpit walking track and Pulpit Rock lookout are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Perrys Lookdown camping area is closed.

Woodford, Lawson

• Bedford Road and Murphy's Glen camping area are closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect road surface.
• Empire Pass is closed for track maintenance.

Canyons and rock climbing

• Climbing and canyoning areas in the Blue Mountains are open unless the access road is closed or the site is listed in this alert.
• Mt Hay Rd will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from Monday 21st to Friday 25th November 2022 inclusive, for essential road maintenance. Fortress Canyon, Lockleys Pylon, Mount Hay and Butterbox Canyon will not be accessible. No access to the Grose Valley.

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

If you plan on embarking on Grade 5 tracks or undertaking off-trail activities, please be aware of the likelihood of changed conditions and consider current safety advice.

Grade 5 tracks and off-trail areas are open, excluding those listed below. Grade 5 tracks are for very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills such as advanced navigation and emergency first aid. Please visit this page for further information on track grades.

Closed Grade 5 tracks:

• Vera Falls and Hippocrene Falls walking tracks
• Horse track
• Rodriguez Pass
• Govetts Descent
• Mount Solitary loop due to landslides near Ruined Castle
• Open: K2K (Kanangra to Katoomba) access available via Narrow Neck lookout track, Dunphy's campground, and from Kanangra Walls. Due to the ongoing wet conditions, Coxs River can flood at short notice and may be impassable. Walkers should check conditions before departing.

Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 9.54am to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 1.56pm

Closed areas: Newnes campground closed due to landslide at Wolgan Gap

Newnes campground is closed until further notice due to road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap following recent heavy rain.

This road is managed by Lithgow Council. Information updates will be posted when available.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Lithgow Council on 02 6354 9999. 

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Newnes campground

Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 10.55am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 12.34pm

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track closed - No access from Wolgan Valley

There is no access from the Wolgan Valley to the Glow Worm tunnel due to the Wolgan Road closure. Glow Worm tunnel walking track is closed until further notice .

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track

Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 10.26am

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

• California trail - closed until late December 2022
• Martindale trail - closed until late January 2022
• Hunter Main trail:
  • Sheepskin Hut trail to Raspberry Junction - closed until late December 2022
  • Raspberry Junction to Three Ways - closed until late December 2022
• Mellong Range trail - closed until late November 2022
• Commission Road - Open
• Bulga Trail - closed until late December 2022 

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

• California Hut - closed until late December 2022
• Sheepskin Hut - closed until 31 December 2022.

Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Sheepskin Hut campground

Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 1.20pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 10.10am

Closed areas: Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area closed

Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area are closed for toilet repairs from Tuesday 21 December 2021 to Monday 31 December 2022. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga office.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Sheepskin Hut campground

Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 10.48am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 10.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 6.42pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to trail damage

The following areas are closed until Friday 30 December 2022, following damage caused by sustained wet weather:

• South end of Baal bone trail through to Ben Bullen (Moffits trail) heading towards Gardens of Stone National Park
• Wollangambie trail from Old Bells Line of Road.

The above trails have large bog holes that are impassable to all vehicles.

This closure may be extended depending on conditions, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 11.40am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has closed due to flood damage. Please note that the rest of Wheeny Creek precinct remains open for bookings.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Thu 24 Nov 2022, 11.11am to Sat 3 Dec 2022, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 11.21am

Closed areas: McMahons fire trail closed for flood repairs

McMahons fire trail in Wollemi National Park will be closed for flood repairs from Monday 28 November to Saturday 3 December 2022. Please note, heavy earthmoving equipment including trucks will be in operation. There is no visitor access during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS area office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 9.00am to Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 6.11pm

Closed areas: Access closed

Access to Deep Pass will be closed from 10 October – 5 December due to road works to restore access to the area.

Visitors are reminded to exercise caution on the roads, particularly following sustained periods of rainfall.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Deep Pass campground

Applies from Mon 6 Jun 2022, 7.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Nov 2022, 6.09am

Safety alerts: All Trails 4WD only

All trails in this park are 4WD only. Trails are not suitable for 2WD.

The trails are rough, have bog holes and some are steep in sections due to erosion caused by the recent rainfall and flooding.  Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 14 Oct 2022, 12.19pm to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Nov 2022, 10.01am

Closed parks: Turon National Park closed due to high river levels

Turon National Park is closed until 12pm, Friday 16th December 2022 due to high river levels and flood damage to river crossings. This closure may be extended depending on weather conditions. Any extensions will be posted as soon as possible.

River crossings are impassable and dangerous to all vehicles. Campgrounds will reopen when the river has subsided to a safe level and river crossings have been repaired.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are / may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the Oberon NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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• Turon National Park

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Nov 2022, 2.20pm

Safety alerts: High Clearance 4WD Only to the Valley Lookout

Due to wet weather, river crossings and trail surface damage there is only HIGH CLEARANCE 4WD ACCESS to the Valley Lookout.

2WD and AWD vehicles are only able to access Capertee National Park to the Woolshed Flat Area of the reserve.  

Please check the condition and depth of the river crossings before crossing.  Recovery of bogged vehicles may take several hours and incur a cost from a private towing/recovery company.

Mobile phone service is patchy throughout the reserve.  If in doubt please don't cross the river

For more information please contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000

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• Capertee National Park
  • Valley lookout

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Nov 2022, 10.45am

Closed areas: Southern section of Capertee National Park is closed due to flood damage

The southern section of Capertee National Park is closed to vehicles due to flood damaged causeways.

There is no vehicle access to the following areas/attractions:

• Policeman's Point Campground
• Airly Lookout
• Carinya Fire Trail
• Airly Gap Fire Trail
• Port Macquarie Fire Trail

Visitors can still walk or cycle on these trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.  For more information please the Mudgee Area on 02 6370 9000

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• Capertee National Park
  • Policemans Point campground
  • Valley lookout

Applies from Thu 10 Nov 2022, 1.55pm to Thu 15 Dec 2022, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Nov 2022, 1.58pm

Safety alerts: Changed road conditions on Glow Worm Tunnel Road

There is an increase in heavy vehicle use and bull dust along Glow Worm Tunnel Road. Please drive to the conditions. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 9 Nov 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Nov 2022, 10.37am

Safety alerts: 4WD Only to Capertee Campground

High Clearance 4WD access to Capertee Campground.  Due to the recent wet weather the Capertee River causeway used to access the Capertee Campground is only suitable to high clearance 4wd's only.  No 2WD or All Wheel Drive vehicles will be able to access the campground.

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• Capertee National Park
  • Capertee campground
  • Valley lookout

Applies from Tue 4 Oct 2022, 12.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Nov 2022, 9.11am

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Ban

A solid fuel fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until 31 March 2023 unless otherwise extended or removed. The fire ban applies to all areas of the park. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 21 Nov 2022, 7.00am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Nov 2022, 2.27pm

Closed parks: Capertee Valley Reserve Pest Management Operation

Capertee National Park, Gardens of Stone National Park and Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area are closed from 9am, Monday 21 November to 5pm, Friday 9 December 2022 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000.

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• Capertee National Park
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 12.00am to Fri 2 Dec 2022, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Nov 2022, 9.31am

Closed areas: Coorongooba campground closed due to flooding

Coorongooba campground is closed until the 2nd of December 2022 due to flood damage.

This closure may be extended depending on river levels. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 for more information.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground

Applies from Thu 3 Nov 2022, 10.57am to Mon 1 May 2023, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 2.39pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

From Thursday 3 November 2022 to Monday 1 May 2023 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program in the following areas: 

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern sector)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolgan Valley area) 
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Kanangra NPWS area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.

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• Turon National Park
• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Nov 2022, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 3.49pm

Closed areas: Bob Turners walking track closed

Bob Turners walking track is closed from Tuesday 1 November 2022 until further notice due to flood damage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Mon 6 Jun 2022, 7.42pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 8.10am

Closed areas: Waratah Ridge Road closed

Waratah Ridge Road is closed to all traffic from 21 February 2022 until May 2023 as part of the Wartime Remnants Clean up Project.

Fore more information please contact wartime.remnants@defence.gov.au

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Sun 9 Oct 2022, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.54am

Closed areas: Ben Bullen trail (Moffits trail) closed due to trail damage

The following areas are closed until trail conditions allow repair work to be undertaken:

• Ben Bullen trail (Moffits trail) from Hutchinson Road heading east to the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area boundary
• Baal Bone Gap picnic area 

The trail has several large bog holes that are impassable to all vehicles. Due to these bog holes being impassable there is no through access to Wolgan Road from the Castlereagh Highway.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000.

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• Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Baal Bone Gap picnic area
  • Ben Bullen trail

Applies from Mon 3 Oct 2022, 11.12am to Tue 10 Oct 2023, 11.15am. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Nov 2022, 9.20am

Safety alerts: River crossings to campgrounds

Vehicle access to the following camping areas is via natural river bed crossings that require 4WD capability, and are subject to flooding:

• Wollemi National Park - Newnes (Cricket Pitch camping area only)
• Turon National Park - all camping areas
• Marrangaroo National Park - main camping area
• Abercrombie River National Park - all camping areas
• Kanangra Boyd National Park - Kowmung river crossing

River levels can rise rapidly with heavy rain falling upstream. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.

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• Turon National Park
  • The Diggings campground
  • Turon River camping
  • Woolshed Flat campground
• Wollemi National Park
  • Newnes campground
  • Newnes Industrial Ruins walk

Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Oct 2022, 8.23am

Closed areas: Tootie Creek fire trail closed due to landslide

Tootie Creek fire trail in Wollemi National Park is closed to all persons from Friday 23 September 2022 until further notice due to landslide.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Wed 10 Aug 2022, 11.43am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Nov 2022, 10.12am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 fox ground baiting operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in this park from Thursday 1 September 2022 to Tuesday 28 February 2023.

The operation will involve the use of CPE's containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Some red meat may also be used.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.

All baiting locations will be identified by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst for more information on 02 6332 7640 or send an email.

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• Winburndale Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 19 May 2022, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jun 2022, 10.00am

Closed areas: Trail closed due to wet conditions

The Point Hatteras Trail north of the Diamond Mine dam is closed to vehicles due to wet and muddy trail conditions.

The trail will re-open to vehicles when the area dries out significantly and trail has been assessed for any damage or repair work.

Access to this area is available by walking along the trail.

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

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• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 19 May 2022, 1.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jun 2022, 9.59am

Closed areas: Genowlan Point (Mt Airly) Trails closed due to wet weather

There is no vehicle access to the Genowlan Mountain/ Airly Turret(Mt Airly) section of Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area due to trail conditions from the extended periods of wet weather.

There is no vehicle access to the following areas

• Diamond Mine
• Airly Turret Radio Tower
• The Grotto
• Genowlan Trig Trail
• Genowlan Point
• The Ultimate Slot Canyon

For more information please contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000 or npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au 

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• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 18 Apr 2022, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.34am

Safety alerts: Capertee National Park causeways

Access to Capertee Homestead, Capertee Cottage, Capertee campground and the western side of Capertee National Park is via causeways through the Capertee River.

These causeways are subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rainfall upstream, making the causeways impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.

For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Capertee National Park
  • Capertee campground
  • Capertee Cottage
  • Capertee Homestead - 'Port Macquarie'
  • Capertee Woolshed ruins
  • Policemans Point campground
  • Valley lookout

Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.34am

Closed areas: Tramway trail closed due to rockfall

Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.

A geotechnical risk assessment is currently being undertaken to address safety issues before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.

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• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area