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Bar Mountain picnic area

Border Ranges National Park

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 4 Oct 2023, 12.01am to Wed 4 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 3.37pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Applies from Fri 15 Sep 2023, 3.06pm to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 11.22am

Closed areas: Toilets Closed Minyon Falls

Three toilet stalls at Minyon Falls lookout and picnic area of Nightcap NP are closed for repair. Two toilets are still currently working. Closed from Friday 15 September to Friday 20 October 2023.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Tue 29 Aug 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Aug 2023, 3.24pm

Hazard reduction burns: Quandong and Quirks HR

There is a fire in this park called Quandong and Quirks HR. 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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 9.37am

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) Summit track and Aboriginal Place closed

Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.

Please note Mount Warning Road is still flood damaged and has traffic control in place, please drive to conditions. Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) Summit track and the Aboriginal Place will remain closed.

For further information visit our webpage at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/wollumbin-national-park. For up to date visitor information check https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wollumbin-national-park

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Applies from Thu 17 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 8.57am

Closed areas: Mebbin National Park Campground Open with closed access to some trails

Mebbin National Park and Cutters Camp Campground - OPEN 

Some of the walking tracks and trails remain closed and undergoing roadworks due to landslips and erosion caused by the severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions during February/March 2022.

Areas that remain CLOSED until they are made safe:

  • Original section of Byrrill Creek Walking Track (closed due to severe landslip) an alternative walking track is now available, access to the 3km return walking track is from behind the camp kitchen  in Cutters Camp Campground.
  • North Boundary Road Fire Trail (Closed due to severe erosion)

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 66 708 600.

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Applies from Wed 19 Oct 2022, 8.57am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Sep 2023, 8.50am

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

North Rocks Road is closed until Sunday 30 June 2024. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200. 

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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.00pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 10.30am

Closed areas: Closed areas due to flood damage

The following areas are open:

  • Minyon Grass Day Use Area
  • Minyon Drive
  • Minyon Falls walking track from Minyon Grass Day Use Area to base of falls only
  • Pholis Walking track
  • Whian Whian mountain bike trails
  • Protestors Falls walking track
  • Terania Creek picnic area

The following walking tracks and areas are closed until Friday 29 December 2023 due to flood damage:

  • Minyon Falls walking track from lookout to base of falls
  • Historic Nightcap track

These closures may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Alternative walking options in the area include:

  • Big Scrub loop and Rocky Creek Dam walk, accessible from Rocky Creek Dam picnic area
  • Mount Matheson loop accessible from Newton Drive.

Please drive with care as local roads leading to the park still have considerable flood damage. There are large pot holes, wash out and some narrow, single lane sections.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/bar-mountain-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Border Ranges National Park in the North Coast region
  • Border Ranges 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. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system at entry. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.

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Emergency services

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