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Applies from Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.28pm to Wed 6 Aug 2025, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.31pm
Threlfall walking track is temporarily closed until further notice due to flooding. NPWS will monitor the conditions and will reopen this walk as soon as it is deemed suitable, Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Armidale NPWS office on 02 6738 9100
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Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 1.52pm
Barokee Campground will be closed from 8am Wednesday 11 June to 2pm Sunday 31 August 2025 for maintenance. . Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 30 Jul 2025, 1.28pm to Sat 2 Aug 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 1.32pm
The lower Ebor Falls carpark, viewing decks and walking tracks will be closed from the 30 July 2025 to 02 August 2025 due to hazardous trees causing public safety concerns. Please do not attempt to park, walk or otherwise access this area for your safety. The Upper Falls carpark and picnic area will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 29 Jul 2025, 9.14am to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 1.28pm
Due to electrical concerns, toilets at Ebor Falls will be closed from 29 July 2025 to 05 August 2025 while we await an electrician to assess and repair any complications. The Ebor Upper Falls lookout and picnic area will remain open during this time. Alternate public toilets are located on the eastern side of Waterfall Way at the Ebor Sports ground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 5 Sep 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 9.06am
Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Friday 5 September 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.00am to Fri 15 Aug 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 8.40am
Halls Peak is closed due to adverse and wet trail conditions until Friday 15th August 2025.
For updates or further information, call the New England Area NPWS on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Fri 18 Jul 2025, 10.30am to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 9.27am
East Kunderang Homestead and Halls Peak Picnic and campground areas are closed from Friday 18 July at 10:30am until Friday 1 August at 10:30am due to impassable road conditions on the Raspberry Road.
For further information, phone Armidale National Parks & Wildlife Service on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 11.33am
Some national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay are still closed due to weather impacts.
For more information contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 10.52am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
Richmond River Area – Captains Creek Nature Reserve (NR), Richmond Range National Park (NP), Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay NP, Nymboida NP, Mount Neville NR, Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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 NPWS area office for more information.
Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.07am
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi. Access to Dalmorton campground is by the Old Grafton Road from the Glen Innes (Western) end only, or from Chaelundi Road from the south. To access Chaelundi Road you will need to either enter via Marengo Road at Hernani, or via Sheepstation Creek Road at Dundurrabin. These roads are only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off-road caravans.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of December 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 8.35am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 7.56am
Following severe weather in the Coffs Coast area some national parks will remain closed for safety. Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess and make areas safe.
For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
For more information contact the local park office.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.48am
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.44am
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.57am
Closed roads in New England National Park until 31 August due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Road blocks have been installed on the Horseshoe road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north and at Kilprotay road Intersection to the south. In addition, Kilprotay road has developed a natural road blockage about 3.5 km from the intersection with the Horseshoe road.
Two significant events have been identified, affecting the roading network in New England National Park:
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.15am
Warrick Road will be closed from the 4 November 2024 or a period of time due to planned road works. Mary's View Lookout will be closed until the work is complete. If you have any questions please contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 6777 4700.
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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/picnic-areas/edgars-picnic-area/local-alerts
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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