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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2023, 5.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 8.18pm
Fires - Advice: Rockdale Rd, Bolivia
There is a fire in this park called Rockdale Rd, Bolivia. 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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Applies from Wed 6 Dec 2023, 8.00am to Tue 12 Dec 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Dec 2023, 10.12am
Fire bans: Park fire ban
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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Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 4.37pm to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 4.38pm
Closed areas: Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout - Closed for Construction
Some parts of Boonoo Boonoo National Park are closed from Monday 27 November to Friday 15 December 2023 while the Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
- Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout
- Boonoo Boonoo Falls Walking Track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on (02) 6739 0700. Please note the Boonoo Boonoo Falls Picnic Area will remain open.
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Applies from Thu 26 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.44am
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires
This park is closed due to bushfire either on park or in close proximity. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website
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Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.55pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Nov 2023, 9.03am
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
This park is closed until further notice due hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 17 Nov 2023, 2.14pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 4.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 7.21am
Safety alerts: Richmond Range NP - limited access via Sextonville Road
Due to a collapsed culvert and associated hole there is limited acccess to Richmond Range National Park via Sextonville Road.
Richmond Range National Park remains open and is best accessed from the from the south via Richmond Range Roador the west via Peacock Creek Road.
Please drive with care as some local roads leading to the park still have areas of flood damage including pot holes and wash out areas.
For more information contact NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 7 Nov 2023, 4.34pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 4.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 2.22pm
Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area in dry weather only
2WD access along Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive north of Cambridge Plateau Picnic Area limited to dry weather only.
The road has sections that can become slimmery and muddy following rain due to erosion and damage caused by flooding in March 2022. Roadworks are scheduled to repair the road by June 2024.
The road may be temporarily closed when extended periods of wet weather or high rinfall totals are forecast. Please drive with care as some local roads leading to the park still have areas of flood damage including pot holes and wash out areas.
Note that 2WD access for guests staying at the private cabin north of the picnic area will be able to access the cabin at all times unless the road is formally closed through an additional alert on the website.
For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 11.41am to Mon 1 Jan 2024, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 7.22am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road closed
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are closed for continued maintenance and repair works until 2024.
Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout will remain closed for the duration of works.
Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jul 2021, 12.22pm to Tue 30 Jan 2024, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Oct 2023, 1.48pm
Closed parks: Bandahngan Aboriginal Area at Tooloom Falls closed for upgrades
Bandahngan Aboriginal Area including Tooloom Falls is currently closed for a major upgrade of facilities and safety works. It is expected that the reserve will reopen by January 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 17 Aug 2022, 12.02pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Nov 2023, 7.45am
Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed
Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, planned roadworks and ongoing pest control programs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.32am
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2023, 6.00am to Fri 12 Jan 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 4.07pm
Safety alerts: Changed conditions on Spirabo Forest Way
Access to visitor facilities, campgrounds and walking tracks in the south of Washpool NP, accessible from the Gwydir Highway between Glen Innes and Grafton, is open and not impacted by the warning listed below.
NSW Forestry Corporation are conducting operations and access to the northern end of Spirabo Forest Way is closed to traffic traveling in both directions until 1 January 2024, with no access to Washpool NP via Scrub Road out of Tenterfield. Access to the following locations should be via Mount Spirabo Road off the New England Highway at Bolivia, or via Ten Mile Road and Cox's Road at Deepwater:
- Four Bull Hut
- Washpool horse riding trails
- Billyrimba Falls and lookout
- Spirabo Forest Way drive through Capoompeta and Washpool NPs
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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