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Barrington Tops guided full-day hike

Barrington Tops National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 11 September 2026, 4.28pm

Applies from Tue 8 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Fri 23 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 4.28pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 12 September to 20 September 2026 in the following reserves:

  • Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area
  • Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
  • Wallabadah Nature Reserve
  • Woolooma National Park
  • Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park
  • Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
  • Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
  • Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
  • Berrico Nature Reserve
  • The Glen Nature Reserve

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

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

Signs will be placed at authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. 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 NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.

Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 25 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 8.47am.

Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails

The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Monday 1 June 2026 to the afternoon of Friday 25 September 2026 for the winter seasonal closure:

  • Barrington trail - south
  • Barrington trail - central
  • Paddys Ridge trail
  • Butchers Swamp trail
  • Bullock Brush trail
  • Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
  • Tugalow trail

Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.

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

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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 16 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 7.11am.

Closed areas: Closed areas: Barington Tops National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

The Gloucester Tops section of Barrington Tops National Park will be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply.

This closure does not directly effect Gloucester River campground and all walking tracks / picnic facilities at Gloucester Tops will remain open during daylight hours when an operation is happening.

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Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 11.57am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 8.22am.

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 or NPWS Scone on 6540 2300.

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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.23am.

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: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.23am.

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: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 7.10am.

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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
21 September 2026 Closed areas Tubrabucca Rd closed for repairs Details

Applies from Mon 21 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Fri 25 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 3.21pm

Tubrabucca Road will be closed between Bullock Brush trail intersection and Polblue Falls picnic area from Monday 21 September to allow NPWS contractors to undertake major repairs to the road.  It is anticipate these works will only take a week and, weather dependant, the road will re-open at 5pm on Friday 25 September.

NPWS apologies for any inconvenience.

For further information, contact either NPWS Scone on (02) 6540 2300 or NPWS Gloucester on (02) 6538 5300.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.47am to Sat 3 Oct 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.56am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 28th September 2026 to Saturday 3rd October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in the following NPWS reserves throughout Hastings and Macleay Area, Coffs Coast Area and Richmond River Area:

• Bagul Waajaarr NR

• Bindarri NP

• Boonanghi NR/SCA

• Carrai NP/SCA

• Cascade NP

• Cottan-Bimbang NP

• Cunnawarra NP

• Dorrigo NP

• Jobs Mountain NR

• Mount Hyland NR/SCA

• Mount Seaview NR

• New England NP

• Ngambaa NR

• Pee Dee NR

• Richmond Range NP

• Serpentine AA

• The Castles NR

• The Cells SCA

• Werrikimbe NP

• Willi Willi NP

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 North Coast Branch NPWS office for more information on 02 6650 7100

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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 4.27pm

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

Katoomba and Leura

  • Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between Honeymoon lookout and Sequoia restaurant, Fern Bower track, Leura Forest, Dardanelles Pass and Federal Pass between Leura Forest and junction with Dardanelles Pass are all closed for a helicopter operation Thursday 17 September - weather permitting.
  • Fern Bower track is closed for repairs until 30 October 2026. There is no access from Leura Cascades or Cliff Drive to Federal Pass via Fern Bower and Leura Forest.
  • Amphitheatre track is closed for urgent repairs from Monday 14 to Friday 18 September.
  • The northern access of Leura Cascades Track is closed to due to Council upgrades. Visitors should detour via Prince Henry Cliff Walk to access. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
  • Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
  • Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. There is no vehicle access to Golden Stairs trackhead. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
  • Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  • Six Foot track is closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.  
  • Mt Hay Road will be closed from 9 June to 17 December 2026 for fire trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.  
  • No access to Fortress Ridge/Canyon, Butterbox track/Canyon, Mount Hay Summit track and Lockleys Pylon walking track from 9 June to 17 December to allow for upgrade works along Mt Hay.  

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

  • Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  • Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes. 
  • Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
  • Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.

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

  • Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.  
  • Dunphys campground, Galong Cabins and Green Gully Road are closed from the 12 October to 26 October while Green Gully Road works are in progress. There is no access to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclist during this time. There will be no access to the campground from Carlon Creek Track, Bellbird Ridge Fire trail, Ironmonger Track or Ironpot Track. Walkers will need to exit via Narrow Neck Trail.

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.  

Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

Applies from Sat 12 Sep 2026, 1.47pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Sep 2026, 1.51pm

Other planned events: Roadworks on Bulga Trail

Roadworks will be underway on Bulga Trail from Monday 21 September to Thursday 31 December 2026.

The trails will be subjected to partial and temporary closures during this period. Access to Appletree Aboriginal Area may be periodically impacted.

The roads may be uneven and slippery during this time and very rough outside work areas. Exercise caution and drive / ride safely to the conditions and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For further information contact the NPWS Bulga office on (02) 6574 5555.

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Applies from Sat 12 Sep 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Sep 2026, 1.47pm

Other planned events: Roadworks on Hunter Main Trail

Roadworks will be underway on Hunter Main Trail from Monday 21 September to Thursday 31 December 2026.

The trails will be subjected to partial and temporary closures during this period. Access to Sheepskin Hut may be periodically impacted.

The roads may be uneven and slippery during this time and very rough outside work areas. Exercise caution and drive / ride safely to the conditions and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For further information contact the NPWS Bulga office on (02) 6574 5555.

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Applies from Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.03pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Sep 2026, 1.41pm

Other planned events: Roadworks on Commission Road

Roadworks will be underway on Commission Road from Monday 18 May to Friday 30 October 2026.

The trails will be subjected to partial and temporary closures during this period. Access to Sheepskin Hut and Appletree Aboriginal Area may be periodically impacted.

The roads may be uneven and slippery during this time and very rough outside work areas. Exercise caution and drive / ride safely to the conditions and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For further information contact the NPWS Bulga office on (02) 6574 5555.

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Applies from Tue 8 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Fri 23 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 4.28pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 12 September to 20 September 2026 in the following reserves:

  • Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area
  • Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
  • Wallabadah Nature Reserve
  • Woolooma National Park
  • Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park
  • Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
  • Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
  • Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
  • Berrico Nature Reserve
  • The Glen Nature Reserve

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

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

Signs will be placed at authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. 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 NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.

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Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 3.29pm

Closed areas: Part of Goulburn River National park is closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

Parts of Goulburn River NP are closed from 3pm, Sunday 13th of September to 5pm Friday 18th of September 2026 for Aerial shooting for feral animal control.

The closed areas include:

  • Big River Campground
  • Spring Gully Campground
  • Drummers Flat
  • Morrisons Flat
  • Thompsons Flat 
  • Mt Dangar Area 
  • Merriwa River
  • Tunnel Trail 

The Drip walking track remains open, but walkers should not travel off track down the river, from the lookout. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6370 9000

Applies from Sat 5 Sep 2026, 1.52pm to Sat 3 Oct 2026, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Sep 2026, 10.28am

Closed areas: Stewart and Lloyds Campground temporarily closed

Stewart and Lloyds Campground is closed from Saturday 5 September to 10am Saturday 3 October 2026 for park operations and maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Booti Booti Office on 02 6591 0300 

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Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.10am

Closed areas: White Tree Bay campground closed due to flood repairs

White Tree Bay campground in Myall Lakes National Park remains temporarily closed due to damaged amenities from flood impact. NPWS is working towards reinstating these facilities as soon as possible. For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on ph: 6591 0300.

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Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 7.46am

Closed areas: Part of Wollemi National park is closed for Aerial shooting for feral animal control

Some remote parts of Wollemi NP are closed from 5pm, Sunday 13th of September, to 5pm Friday 18th of September 2026, for aerial shooting for feral animal control.

The areas include:

  • Nullo Mountain
  • Bylong Valley
  • Dewys 40 trail 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6370 9000

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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.22am to Fri 5 Mar 2027, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 11.09am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to severe weather damage.

Some parts of this park are closed from Thursday 29th May 2025 until further notice due to severe weather damage. The closed areas are:

  • Mount Royal Road
  • Youngville Campground
  • Pieries Peak Walking Track
  • Carrow Brook Walking Track

 

Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.37am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 1.55pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

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 the 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 NPWS area office for more information:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Bulga 02 6574 5555

Glenbrook 02 4720 6200

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 4.59pm

Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage

The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;

  • Barrakee SCA
  • Killabakh NR

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 

For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 8.28am

Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair

Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while repairs and upgrades to the campground are being planned and delivered.

Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.

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Applies from Fri 6 Mar 2026, 8.55am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 8.54am

Closed parks: Closed Area: Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed for ground shooting for feral animal control

Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed from 4pm Monday 6 April 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026 for ground shooting program(s) for feral animal control.

Do Not Enter. Penalties apply. Call Scone office for more information on 6540 2300.

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Applies from Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2.36pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 2.28pm

Closed areas: Towarri National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

Areas within Towarri National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Thursday 23 October 2025 to Thursday 31 December 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply

Note: Washpools campground and picnic area will not be directly affected by these closures.

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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.25pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 12.03pm

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, Thursday 31 December 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 28 Feb 2026, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 1.42pm

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:

  • Karamea Homestead

 

The Homestead will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.

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Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 25 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 8.47am

Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails

The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Monday 1 June 2026 to the afternoon of Friday 25 September 2026 for the winter seasonal closure:

  • Barrington trail - south
  • Barrington trail - central
  • Paddys Ridge trail
  • Butchers Swamp trail
  • Bullock Brush trail
  • Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
  • Tugalow trail

Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.

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

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Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.55am

Closed areas: Mungo Beach closed to 4WD vehicles due to beach erosion

Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to 4 wheel drive vehicles due to hazardous beach erosion 

For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.

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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 9.03am

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Tapin Tops National Park

The following areas within Tapin Tops National Park are closed due to flood impacts;

  • Potoroo Falls (including Potoroo Road)

For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on (02) 6591 0300

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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.55am

Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure

Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point. Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety.

Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance. For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2026, 9.26am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 10.17am

Safety alerts: Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles

Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles

 

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

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Applies from Thu 6 Nov 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jul 2026, 2.35pm

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 Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 2.10pm

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 

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

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/barrington-tops-guided-full-day-hike/local-alerts

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