Applies from Thu 22 Jul 2021, 1.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Jul 2021, 3.08pm

Safety alerts: 4WD recommended on Gloucester Tops Road

4WD vehicles are recommended for visitors wanting to access Gloucester Tops due to deterioration of Gloucester Tops Road.

Weight limits on Gloucester River bridge means trucks are unable to access the road to carry out repairs. The bridge will be replaced within the next year and Gloucester Tops Road will then be restored to 2WD standard. Please check back for updates.

For further information, please contact the Barrington Tops Area office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park and 8 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Antarctic Beech Forest walking track
  • Gloucester Falls picnic area
  • Gloucester Falls walking track
  • Gloucester Tops circuit
  • Gloucester Tops picnic area
  • Link Trail - Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak
  • River walking track
  • Wombat Creek campground

Applies from Thu 4 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Tue 14 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 11.06am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 15 March to Tuesday 14 September 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, 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 the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information email or call the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 2 parks and 38 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Aeroplane Hill walking track
  • Antarctic Beech Forest walking track
  • Barrington trail
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Blue Gum loop trail
  • Burraga Swamp walking track
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Cobark Park picnic area
  • Corker trail
  • Devils Hole lookout walk and picnic area
  • Gloucester Falls picnic area
  • Gloucester Falls walking track
  • Gloucester River campground and picnic area
  • Gloucester River walking track
  • Gloucester Tops circuit
  • Gloucester Tops picnic area
  • Honeysuckle Forest track
  • Honeysuckle picnic area
  • Jerusalem Creek picnic area
  • Jerusalem Creek trail
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Lagoon Pinch picnic area
  • Link Trail - Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak
  • Little Murray campground
  • Mountaineer-Glowang trail
  • Polblue campground and picnic area
  • Polblue Swamp track
  • River walking track
  • Rocky Crossing walk
  • Sharpes Creek walking track
  • Thunderbolts lookout
  • Williams River picnic area
  • Wombat Creek campground
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
  • Devils Hole campground
  • Gummi Falls campground
  • Horse Swamp campground
  • Polblue Falls walk

Applies from Tue 1 Jun 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 10.37am

Closed areas: Winter closure of 4WD trails

The following 4WD access trails are closed to vehicles due to the annual winter closure:

• Barrington trail (south and central)
• Paddys Ridge trail
• Bullock Brush trail
• Butchers Swamp trail
• Thunderbolts trail
• Tugalow trail

The following areas are also closed to vehicles during this time:

• Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds
• Associated walking tracks and facilities

You can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 2 parks and 11 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Aeroplane Hill walking track
  • Barrington trail
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Corker trail
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Link Trail - Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak
  • Little Murray campground
  • Wombat Creek campground
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
  • Gummi Falls campground

Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Jun 2021, 1.29pm

Other incidents: Main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau closed from Gloucester

The main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau from Gloucester has been closed by Forest Corp until further notice due to serious damage caused during the weather event before Easter.

You can only access campgrounds and visitor precincts located on the plateau from the western side via Scone. Barrington Tops Forest Road (also known as the Scone-Gloucester Road) is closed between Cobark Park and Honeysuckle picnic areas. There is no access from Gloucester to Scone on this road.

Road re-opening dates are unknown at this stage, however NSW Forestry Corporation is working on restoring the road. This media release has more information.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For latest traffic information, please visit the Live Traffic website. For further information call the Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 2 parks and 22 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Aeroplane Hill walking track
  • Antarctic Beech Forest walking track
  • Barrington trail
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Cobark Park picnic area
  • Corker trail
  • Devils Hole lookout walk and picnic area
  • Honeysuckle Forest track
  • Honeysuckle picnic area
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Lagoon Pinch picnic area
  • Little Murray campground
  • Polblue campground and picnic area
  • Polblue Swamp track
  • Thunderbolts lookout
  • Wombat Creek campground
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
  • Devils Hole campground
  • Gummi Falls campground
  • Horse Swamp campground
  • Polblue Falls walk

Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 1.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 May 2021, 12.43pm

Closed areas: Burraga Swamp walking track closure

Burraga Swamp walking track is closed following the recent weather event.

The NSW Forest Corporation has closed Mt Allyn Forest Road due to land slips. Mt Allyn Forest Road is the only access to Burraga Swamp.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone office on 02 6540 2300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Burraga Swamp walking track

Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jun 2021, 9.49am

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park