Last reviewed: Tue 28 November 2023, 8.41am
Applies from Tue 31 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.41am.
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2023, 6.00am to Fri 12 Jan 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 4.07pm.
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:
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 4.37pm to Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Nov 2023, 4.44pm
Some parts of Boonoo Boonoo National Park are closed from Monday 27 November to Friday 08 December 2023 while Boonoo Boonoo Falls is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 6739 0700. Please note the Boonoo Boonoo Falls Picnic Area will remain open.
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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
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: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 4.05pm
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
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 Fri 17 Nov 2023, 12.21pm to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 2.14pm
The north of Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will bet closed for road works between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Peacock Creek Road on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th November 2023.
Cambridge Plateau picnic area, Culmaran Valley track and Culmaran loop trail will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Hwy.
Peacock Creek campground will remain open and accessible from the west via Peacock Creek Road through Clarence Way.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2023, 9.26am to Sun 3 Dec 2023, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 9.50am
Roadworks will be underway on Carrai Road from Monday 20th November to Friday 1st December 2023. Works will be between Kookaburra and Haydonville. The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and staff.
Applies from Thu 26 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.41am
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 Tue 31 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.41am
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
Do not enter the closed areas. 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 16 Oct 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 6.21pm
Ebor Falls visitor precinct in Guy Fawkes River NP will be temporarily closed from 16 October 2023, to allow for construction works of new lookouts and visitor precincts to be fast-tracked. This closure will include the Upper and Lower Falls visitor areas, the Ebor Falls Road (part only) and the Ebor Village walking track. Access to the Ebor Cemetery off Ebor Falls Road will remain open.
It is anticipated the Upper Falls precinct will reopen to the public in December 2023.
During the closure no toilet, picnic or rest stop facilities will be available at Ebor Falls. Travellers on the Waterfall Way are advised to use alternate amenities located in Ebor township or at the Ebor Sportsground.
Please do not attempt to enter these areas during the closure period, and follow the direction of any signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 4.07pm
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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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
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:
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/horse-riding-trails/washpool-horse-riding-trails/local-alerts
Washpool National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies only at attractions in the Glen Innes area. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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