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Coachwood picnic area

Washpool National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 24 January 2025, 1.31pm

Applies from Sat 1 Feb 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 1.31pm.

Closed areas: Park closed due to roadworks

To allow for access road upgrades to be conducted the primary access road to most visitor facilities in Washpool NP, Coachwood Drive, will be closed from 2pm Saturday 1 February until 2pm Friday 28 February 2025. Due to this closure Bellbird and Coombadjha campgrounds, the Coachwood and Granite picnic areas, and all walks that depart from these locations are also closed.

This road closure will not impact the World Heritage Walk, but for visitors intending to undertake the Walk during this time please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 to discuss camping options.

This closure does not extend to Four Bull Hut or the horse riding trails in the north-west area of Washpool NP.

Do not enter closed areas and follow any direction from signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 9.00am to Fri 21 Feb 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2025, 9.19am

Closed areas: Raspberry Lookout Closed

The Raspberry Lookout will be closed to visitors from 9am Monday 17 February 2025 until 4pm Friday 21 February 2025. This closure is to allow for works to be undertaken on infrastructure at the lookout. Road closure signs and barriers will be in place at the intersection with Gwydir Highway.

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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 1.32pm

Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only

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 Sat 1 Feb 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 1.31pm

Closed areas: Park closed due to roadworks

To allow for access road upgrades to be conducted the primary access road to most visitor facilities in Washpool NP, Coachwood Drive, will be closed from 2pm Saturday 1 February until 2pm Friday 28 February 2025. Due to this closure Bellbird and Coombadjha campgrounds, the Coachwood and Granite picnic areas, and all walks that depart from these locations are also closed.

This road closure will not impact the World Heritage Walk, but for visitors intending to undertake the Walk during this time please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 to discuss camping options.

This closure does not extend to Four Bull Hut or the horse riding trails in the north-west area of Washpool NP.

Do not enter closed areas and follow any direction from signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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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/coachwood-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Washpool National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
  • 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 pass
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Emergency services

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