Applies from Mon 14 Sep 2026, 7.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 9.55pm

Fires - : Reardens Hut Fire

There is a fire in this park called Reardens Hut Fire. 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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• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 6 Sep 2026, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 7.49pm

Fires - Advice: Bear Hill Fire

There is a fire in this park called Bear Hill Fire. 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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• Guy Fawkes River National Park
• Oakwood Flora Reserve

Applies from Sun 6 Sep 2026, 8.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 8.04am

Closed parks: Guy Fawkes National Park closed - fire

The majority of Guy Fawkes National Park is closed due to fire activity. Ebor Falls remains open

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• Guy Fawkes River National Park

Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 3.46pm

Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade

The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:

• Dangars Gorge Campground
• Dangars Falls Picnic Area
• Dangars Falls lookouts
• McDirtys walking track
• Sailsbury Waters walking track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).

NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.

During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

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• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Dangars Falls lookdown
  • Dangars Falls picnic area
  • Dangars Falls View lookout
  • Dangars Falls walking track
  • Dangars Gorge campground
  • Dangars Gorge lookout
  • Dangars Main Falls lookout
  • Dangars River View lookout
  • Dangars Rockwall lookout 1
  • Dangars Rockwall lookout 2
  • McDirtys lookout
  • McDirtys walking track
  • Mihi lookout
  • Salisbury Waters walking track

Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 1.14pm

Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures

The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.

• Eagles Nest walking track
• All access to Weeping Rock

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• New England National Park
  • Lyrebird walking track
  • Snow Gum link track

Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 1.52pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Aug 2026, 9.47am

Safety alerts: Planned Road Maintenance Works - Mooraback Road, Racecourse Trail, Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road

Changed Road Conditions due to road Maintenance works are in place in Werrikimbe National Parks and Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.

Affected Roads and trails are:

• Mooraback Road
• Racecourse Trail
• Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road

Roadworks are scheduled to repair the road from 22 June for up to 8-10 weeks. Heavy plant will be operating during this time, take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700, or Armidale Office on 02 6738 9100.

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• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 8.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 4.42pm

Closed areas: Lyrebird Link track closed

Lyrebird Link track closed. Temporary access to walks via a steep detour.

The Lyrebird Link ramp to the walking tracks from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has been closed to address safety risks. Temporary access to the walks via a short steep detour (18 degrees or 1 in 3) is unsuitable for mobility impaired visitors and prams. Please ask at the information counter at The Glade for advice and directions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Maam ganiyaygamba Temporary Visitor Centre on 02 6657 5913 or Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Dorrigo National Park
  • Crystal Shower Falls walk
  • Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
  • Lyrebird Link track
  • Satinbird stroll
  • Walk with the Birds boardwalk
  • Wonga walk

Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 11.11am to Thu 29 Jun 2028, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Aug 2026, 1.35pm

Other planned events: Wonga walk access change

There is an additional access to the Wonga walk. This access track is a 2-minute walk from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, along Lyrebird Lane.

The temporary access track is surfaced with non-slip rubber mat. Please note that the track is steep and uneven in sections, making it unsuitable for prams, wheelchairs and other mobility aids. 

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• Dorrigo National Park
  • Wonga walk

Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 10.10am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 10.11am. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Sep 2026, 2.18pm

Closed areas: Barokee Campground Closed Due to Maintenance

Barokee Campground will be closed from 10am Monday 13 April to 10am Wednesday 30 June 2027 for maintenance. The Day Use Area and Walking tracks remain publicly accessible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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• Cathedral Rock National Park
  • Barokee campground

Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jul 2026, 3.01pm

Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed

West End Trail in New England National Park is permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.

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• New England National Park

Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 8.59am

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.

Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.

For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Chaelundi National Park
  • Doon Goonge campground

Applies from Mon 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 11.09am

Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations

Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 09 March 2027.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Chaelundi Flora Reserve
• Chaelundi National Park
• Chaelundi State Conservation Area