Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 20 December 2019, 2.47pm
Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am
to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 2.47pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 2.47pm.
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 7.13am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2020, 10.11am
Fires - Advice: Carters Rd, Stewarts Brook
There is a fire in this park called Carters Rd, Stewarts Brook. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 19 Dec 2019, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 3.54pm
Closed areas: Barrington Tops National Park plateau closed due to fire
The following areas are closed due to bushfires and fire danger:
- Little Murray campground
- Junction Pools campground
- Wombat Creek campground
- Black Swamp campground
- Corker trail
- Link trail
- Aeroplane Hill trail
- Edwards Swamp trail
- Big Hole trail
- Polblue trail
- All roads and walking tracks south of Barrington Tops Forest Road to Careys Peak, including Barrington trail
These areas will be closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis. Do not enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following areas are open:
- Gloucester Tops and all Barrington Tops campgrounds and picnic areas north of Barrington Tops Forest Road
- Picnic area and walks in the Williams River area (BBQ out of order).
Through access between Scone and Gloucester is possible along Barrington Tops Forest Road. Motorists are advised to be vigilant about bushfires in the area.
For further information, please call the local NSW National Parks Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 2.47pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Dec 2018, 1.10pm
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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