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Dangars Falls picnic area

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 19 August 2026, 3.46pm

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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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
21 September 2026 Other planned events Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program Details

Applies from Mon 21 Sep 2026, 12.00am to Mon 5 Oct 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 11.24am

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 21 September 2026 to Monday 5 October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in the following reserves:

  • Booroolong NR
  • Bulagaranda (Mt Yarrowyck) AA
  • Cottan-Bimbang NP & SCA
  • Curracabundi NP
  • Indawarra NP
  • Mummel Gulf NP & SCA
  • Nowendoc NP
  • Oxley Wild Rivers NP & SCA
  • Single NP
  • The Basin NR
  • Tomalla NR
  • Tuggolo Creek NR
  • Werrikimbe NP & SCA

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local New England NPWS area office for more information on 02 6738 9100.

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Nearby alerts

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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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/dangars-falls-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions

  • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.

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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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