Applies from Thu 4 Dec 2025, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Dec 2025, 4.19pm

Fires - Advice: PACIFIC HWY, BULAHDELAH

There is a fire in this park called PACIFIC HWY, BULAHDELAH. 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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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Wed 24 Dec 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Dec 2025, 4.13pm

Fires - Advice: Hungerford Creek

There is a fire in this park called Hungerford Creek. 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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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Thu 27 Nov 2025, 5.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Dec 2025, 3.35pm

Fires - Advice: Milsons Gully

There is a fire in this park called Milsons Gully. 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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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.48am to Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Dec 2025, 9.37am

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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• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Barrington trail

Applies from Tue 23 Dec 2025, 11.00am to Fri 13 Feb 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 4.46pm

Other planned events: Korsmans Trail and Korsmans Campground temporary closure due to road works

Korsmans Trail and Korsmans Landing Campground in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed for road upgrade works from:

Tuesday 27th January to Wednesday 11th February 2026.

The closure includes;

- Korsmans Trail

- Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area

- Kormans boat ramp

- Cutlers Cottage

Visitors should also expect minor traffic disruptions outside of these dates and are reminded to drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.

For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300 (BH)

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

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Cutlers Cottage
  • Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area

Applies from Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2.29pm to Wed 28 Jan 2026, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 4.34pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban, Wallingat, Myall Lakes and Tapin Tops National Parks

A park fire ban is in place in this park from midnight Thursday 18th December 2025 and remains in effect until midnight Tuesday 27th January 2026, 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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• Myall Lakes National Park
• Tapin Tops National Park

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 3.46pm

Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Myall Lakes National Park

The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flood impact.

NPWS is working towards reopening these areas as soon as possible.

For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Dees Corner campground
  • Joes Cove campground
  • Mackaway Bay campground
  • White Tree Bay campground and picnic area

Applies from Mon 14 Jul 2025, 1.35pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 1.52pm

Closed areas: Sleppy Hollow Trail and Craddocks Creek Trail closed due to landslips

Sleepy Hollow Trail and Craddocks Creek Trail are closed until further notice to allow contractors to undertake landslip remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.

NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.

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• Copeland Tops State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 22 Dec 2025, 11.21am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Dec 2025, 11.45am

Fire bans: Towarri National Park

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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• Towarri National Park

Applies from Mon 22 Dec 2025, 10.53am to Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Dec 2025, 11.02am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban: Hunter Coast National Parks and Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. The only location that is exempt is Ganyamalbaa Campground in Worimi National Park - fires are permitted here (unless Total Fire Ban) within the fire pits only. 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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• Karuah National Park
• Karuah Nature Reserve
• Karuah State Conservation Area
• Myall Lakes National Park
• Wallaroo National Park

Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.22am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2.42pm

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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• Mount Royal National Park
  • Carrow Brook walking track
  • Pieries Peak walking track
  • Youngville campground

Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.49am to Mon 2 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Dec 2025, 10.09am

Closed areas: Wallaroo National Park Closures due to planned maintenance works

Some parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed from Monday 10 November to Monday 2 February 2026 for planned road maintenance, with heavy plant and machinery in operation.

Roads and trails that will be closed during these works include:   

• Ripleys Trail
• Ten Mile Road
• Lone Pine Road
• Callaghans Trail
• Drews Trail
• Nine Mile Road
• Allen Road  

During this time, pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Hunter Coast Area NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.  

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• Wallaroo National Park

Applies from Thu 6 Nov 2025, 11.13am to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Dec 2025, 3.21pm

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 May flooding and severe weather event: 

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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• Woko National Park
  • Brush Turkey track
  • Cliff Face track
  • Woko campground

Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 2.15pm to Fri 16 Jan 2026, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Dec 2025, 10.59am

Closed areas: California Track closed due to track work

California track is closed until 5pm Friday 16 January 2026 due to major track works.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Sheepskin Hut campground

Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 5.25pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 5.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Dec 2025, 1.19pm

Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed due to landslips and flood damage

The Glen Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to allow contractors to undertake landslip remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.

NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.

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• The Glen Nature Reserve

Applies from Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.57am

Other planned events: Road upgrades in Myall Lakes National Park

Multiple roads within Myall Lakes National Park are planned for upgrade under the Infrastructure Betterment Fund Program.

Visitors can expect minor changes to access during the following timeframes (weather permitting):

• Korsmans Road: Nov 2025 – Feb 2026
• Stoney Creek Road: Feb to March 2026
• Bombah Point Road: Dec 2025 to April 2026 
• Yagon Road: March – April 2026 
• Mungo Brush Road – Stage 2: July - Oct 2026 

Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.

For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 3.45pm

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Tapin Tops National Park

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

• Potaroo Falls (including Potaroo Road)
• Tallowood Flat
• Rowleys Rock Rd

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

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Tapin Tops National Park
  • Potoroo Falls picnic area
  • Potoroo Falls walk
  • Rowleys Rock lookout

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.16am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 4.45pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Blue Mountains National Park

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)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

• Galon Cabins
• Murphy's Campground
• Dunphy's Campground
• Burralow Creek Campground
• Euroka Campground

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.

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.16am

Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage

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

• Barrakee SCA
• Coocumbac Island NR
• Killabakh NR
• Wingham Brush 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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• Barrakee State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2.36pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 12.22pm

Closed areas: 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 Tuesday 30 June 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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• Towarri National Park
  • Washpools campground
  • Washpools picnic area and viewing platform

Applies from Thu 2 Oct 2025, 9.28am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 12.04pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Abercrombie River NP/SCA

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.

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Dec 2025, 3.17pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

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)

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:

Yellomundee Regional Park

• Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

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.

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.19am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.22am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi National Park

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)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

• Coorangooba
• Dunns Swamp (Ganguddy)
• Newnes campground
• Wheeny Creek
• Colo Meroo
• Sheepskin Hut

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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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo Reserves

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)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

Dharug National Park

• Mill Creek Campground

Mount Royal National Park

• Youngville Campground

Yengo National Park

• Blue Gums Campground
• Mountain Arm Campground
• Yengo House
• Finchley Campground
• Mogo Campground

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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Appletree Aboriginal Area
• Mount Royal National Park
• Tangory Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.05am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.11am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves

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)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

Capertee National Park

• Capertee Campground
• Honeyeater Homestead
• Capertee Homestead
• Capertee Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

• Spring Gully campground
• Big River campground

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.

Applies from Tue 16 Sep 2025, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Dec 2025, 9.25am

Closed areas: Section of Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track Closed

The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the 'four ways' intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.

Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.

The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or via Old Coach Road from Newnes Plateau. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Glow Worm Tunnel via Wolgan Valley loop
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track

Applies from Fri 29 Aug 2025, 9.03am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Dec 2025, 4.44pm

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 flooding and severe weather event:

• Karamea Homestead

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

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 local park office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Curracabundi National Park
  • Karamea Homestead

Applies from Sat 9 Aug 2025, 12.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Dec 2025, 9.01am

Closed areas: Trails within Black Bulga SCA closed due to severe weather event

Trevor Tops Rd in Black Bulga State Conservation Area and Cabbage Tree Rd in Chichester State Forest (Main Creek area) are closed until further notice due to impacts from flooding and severe weather.

Roads leading to the reserve have been damaged and pose a hazard to road users. Roads and trails within the reserve need to be inspected for damage and fallen trees. NPWS will reopen the trails once they are inspected and any issues remediated.

For more information contact the Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Black Bulga State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Dec 2025, 11.09am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Karuah National Park
  • Little Mountain campground

Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 9.47am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10.22am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Yacaaba Headland walking track

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 10.24am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• 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.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am

Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd

Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired. 

The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wallaroo National Park

Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.20am

Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve

Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.

For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.

https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve 

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bretti Nature Reserve