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Applies from Fri 6 Mar 2026, 4.13pm to Thu 2 Apr 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2026, 4.45pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground shooting for feral animal control
Some areas in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area are closed from 8am, Tuesday 10 March to 4:30pm Thursday 2 April 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control. Closed area are:
- Paddys Ridge Trail
- Butchers Swamp Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6538 5300..
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Applies from Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2026, 2.06pm
Closed areas: Karamea Homestead closed due to flood damage
The following area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the May 2025 flooding and severe weather event:
The Homestead will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 7.00am to Fri 13 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 4.22pm
Closed areas: Gummi Road closed for bridge replacement
Gummi Road in Barrington Tops State Conservation Area remains closed to all traffic until Friday 13 March 2026 while a damaged bridge is replaced - unfortunately wet weather has delayed the expected finish date. Weather may further impact construction timelines.
There is no access to Gummi picnic area or the State Forest further along Gummi Road during construction.
For further information please contact:
- Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300
- Scone NPWS office on 02 6540 2300
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Applies from Thu 6 Nov 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9.08am
Closed areas: Cliff Face walking track temporarily closed due to impacts from flooding / severe weather
Cliff Face Track will be closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the flooding and severe weather event that occurred during May 2025
The walking track will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Feb 2026, 5.08pm
Safety alerts: Visitor safety alert: feral horses
Feral horses move through this campground and along the adjacent walking track day and night. Campers at Polblue campground should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
- avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
- retreat to your vehicle
- wave your arms around and make lots of noise
- walk in a group rather than as an individual
- always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.25pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 9.02am
Closed parks: Curracabundi National Park closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Curracabundi National Park is closed for ground pest control operation
Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen, Lea Hurst. Monkeycot, Karamea precincts) is closed 9am, Monday 2 February 2026 to 1030am, Tuesday 30 June 2026 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.48am to Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 8.26am
Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
Most of the public-accessible 4WD trails in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area have now re-opened, after the annual season closure period.
However, the following 4WD trail remain closed, due to current trail conditions:
- Barrington Trail south past the Junction Pools Trail
This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Little Murray and Junction Pools campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise the trail while it is closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Feb 2026, 8.31am
Safety alerts: Williams Top Rd - 4WD recommended in wet conditions
Williams Top Rd (in Chichester State Forest) has been reopened, allowing vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (start of the Corker Trail). However, 4WD is recommended in wet conditions due to slippery surfaces. Drivers should be experienced and well prepared as mobile coverage in the area is limited.
For more information contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Feb 2026, 8.31am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 8.29am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's 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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