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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.47pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1.06pm
Other incidents: Barrington Tops Forest Road closures
The severe weather event in May 2025 has caused major damage to Barrington Tops Forest Road in a number of places, forcing MidCoast Council to close the road on the eastern side of Barrington Tops. There is currently no access to the Barrington Tops plateau, or Scone via the Barrington Tops Forest Rd from Gloucester.
The same weather event has also caused major damage on the western side of the plateau, forcing Upper Hunter Shire Council to place a 2.5T load limit on the section of road west of the Dingo Gate - see 2.5 tonne Load Limit in Place – Barrington Tops Forest Road - UHSC.
For more information on the councils closures please contact the appropriate council directly.
For up to date general information on road closures visit https://www.livetraffic.com/.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.27pm to Fri 11 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.55am
Closed areas: Notice of Management Program temporary closure – Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below trails on the Barrington Tops plateau from Thursday 20th February to Friday 11th July 2025 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operations:
- Butchers Swamp Trail
- Paddys Ridge Trail
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.44am
Closed areas: Notice of temporary closure - Little Murray Campground, Barrington Tops NP
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be temporarily closing Little Murray Campground, Little Murray Trail and Narrow Plain Trail on the Barrington Tops plateau from Monday 31 March to Friday 11 July 2025 (including weekend days) for a park management program to address a public safety risk.
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. For further information about these closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.29pm
Other incidents: No vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area
There is currently no vehicle access to Williams Top Picnic Area or Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (due to closure of Williams Top Rd and Lagoon Pinch Forest Rd in Chichester State Forest) following serve weather.
Access to the Corker Trail is only via Williams River Picnic Area and Rocky Crossing Walk, adding an additional 9km (one-way) to the walk to Careys Peak/Wombat Creek Campground.
Walkers need to be experienced and well prepared for long-distance, remote hiking.
For information about State Forest closures, please visit: Forestry Corporation - Closures and notices.
For more information on accessing Barrington Tops National Park contact Gloucester NPWS on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.26pm
Closed parks: Karuah National Park - Entire Park Closure
Karuah National Park is currently closed until further notice due to infrastructure repair works and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on access roads.
Karuah National Park will re-open as soon as repair works have been completed and staff determined it safe for visitation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local office on (02) 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.12pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.19pm
Safety alerts: Safety Alert Severe Weather Conditions expected to impact Tomaree National Park and surrounds
Due to the current warnings of a possible East Coast Low visitors are advised of a safety alert for Tomaree National Park.
Tomaree National Park is expected to be impacted by damaging high winds and heavy rain, with potential for falling trees, localised landslips, and flooding.
The following areas impacted by this event include:
- Tomaree Coastal Walk
- Tomaree Head Summit Walk
- Tomaree Head lookout storytelling point
- World War II Gun Emplacements
- Fort Tomaree Walk
This safety alert is in effect from 30th June 2025 to 4th July 2025. Staff will continually assess the conditions as they change.
Please remember to check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt, save your visit for another day.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.07pm
Closed parks: Worimi Conservation Lands temporarily closed to Vehicles.
WORIMI CONSERVATION LANDS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO VEHICLES.
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Due to the current warnings of a possible East Coast Low, visitors are advised that beach driving is temporarily closed on the Worimi Conservation Lands.
The Worimi Conservation Lands are expected to be impacted by damaging winds, large swell, coastal erosion and storm damage..
The following accesses are temporarily closed to vehicles:
- Gan Gan 4wd entry Anna Bay
- Lavis Lane 4wd entry Williamtown
- Fern Bay 4wd entry Fern Bay
- Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA)
- Ganyamalbaa campground
The closure will be in effect from 30th June 2025 to 4th July 2025. Staff will continually assess the conditions as they change.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 9.39am
Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding
Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding on the access road.
Conditions will be reviewed regularly, and the area will reopen when safe and flood waters recede.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 2.36pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 4.22pm
Closed parks: Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due impacts from severe weather event
Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to impacts from flooding and severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Roads leading to the reserve have been severely 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 reserve once the trails are inspected and any issues remediated.
For more information contact the Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.30am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 1.19pm
Closed parks: Copeland Tops State Conservation Area temporarily closed due to flood impacts
Copeland Tops State Conservation Area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to flood impacts. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This closure will be reassessed regularly, and the reserve will reopen when conditions are safe.
Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 10.25am
Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to impacts of Severe Weather
Many national parks and reserves in the Manning Great Lakes and surrounding areas are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff assess conditions and determine them safe for visitation.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office on (02) 6552 4097.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 5.16pm
Closed areas: Flood affected areas within Wallingat National Park
The following areas in Wallingat National Park are closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage:
- Cabbage Palm loop track
- Coachwood loop track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.18pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 12.46pm
Closed parks: Berrico Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
Berrico Nature Reserve will be closed until 31 July 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works and flood impact assessments and 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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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.33pm
Closed areas: Tubrabucca Road closed due to severe weather impacts.
The section of Tubrabucca Rd between Horse Swamp campground and the ridge east of Paddys Creek bridge is currently closed due to impacts from the recent severe weather event.
For further information contact the Scone NPWS office on (02) 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.33pm
Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Sunday 1 June 2025 to the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September 2025 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.
Unfortunately Little Murray campground is currently closed to all visitors while NPWS deals with a public safety risk.
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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2.33pm
Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 31 July 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works and flood impact assessments and 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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Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.55am
Other planned events: Wangi Circuit Track Maintenance
Walking track maintenance will be underway on Wangi Circuit Track from Wednesday 11 June to Friday 27 June 2025. The walking track may have areas temporarily fenced off and detour signs in place while work is being undertaken. Please lookout for staff and monitor track condition during this time as areas may be uneven and slippery until the work has been completed.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jun 2025, 10.08am to Mon 7 Jul 2025, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.34am
Closed parks: Tilligerry State Conservation Area pest control operation 23 June to 7 July 2025
Tilligerry State Conservation Area has a pest animal control operation from 23 June to 7 July 2025.
Tilligerry State Conservation Area is permanently closed to the public to protect the Tomago drinking water catchment.
Please observe all signage and instructions from staff during this time. Please ensure all pets are not entering the park and are contained to private properties.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast office on 02 4984 08200.
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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.51am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 7.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.34am
Closed parks: Wallaroo National Park closed from 23 June to 6 July 2025 for pest animal control.
Wallaroo National Park closed from 23 June to 7 July 2025 for a pest animal control operation. Please observe all signage and instructions from staff during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hunter Coast office on 02 4984 08200.
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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 10.01am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 10.52am
Closed areas: Yuelarbah Track upgrade works
NPWS is undertaking upgrade works to sections of the Yuelarbah Walking Track from the 13th May 2025. Detours will be in place, please help the contractors by respecting the closure of track sections and adhering to signage.
For further information call the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.44am
Closed areas: Dr Seuss Track Maintenance
Dr Seuss (Seuss Land) Track, Glenrock SCA, will be closed from the 6th May for essential maintenance works. The works are expected to take 6 to 8 weeks, weather dependant.
Closure signage and physical barriers will be in place when the track is closed. For the safety of contractors please follow and respect any signage and safety measures in place
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 9.30am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.34am
Other incidents: Tomaree Head - Wet Weather Safety Alert
Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.59am
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 Tue 25 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.59am
Safety alerts: Feral Cat 1080 program - Gloucester Tops
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking a Felixer feral cat pest management program the Gloucester Tops part of the park from Friday 28 March 2025 to Friday 19 September 2025.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of feral cats on wildlife, especially the endangered rufous scrub-bird and broad-toothed rat. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use Felixer 1080 cartridges, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison, dispensed by a Felixer unit, for the control of feral cats.
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 in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7.35am
Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site closed
The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.34am
Safety alerts: Visitor Safety Alert: Feral Horses
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds 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 Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 2.10pm
Closed areas: Ferny Creek Campground Closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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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.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am
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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