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Jerusalem Creek picnic area

Barrington Tops National Park

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Current alerts in this area

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 14 Jul 2025, 1.35pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jan 2026, 11.47am

Closed areas: Sleppy Hollow Trail and Craddocks Creek Trail closed due to landslips

Sleepy Hollow Trail and Craddocks Creek Trail are closed until further notice to allow contractors to undertake landslip remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.

NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.

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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 9.02am

Safety alerts: Williams Top Rd - 4WD recommended in wet conditions

Williams Top Rd (in Chichester State Forest) has been reopened, allowing vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (start of the Corker Trail). However, 4WD is recommended in wet conditions due to slippery surfaces. Drivers should be experienced and well prepared as mobile coverage in the area is limited.

For more information contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212.

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Applies from Sat 9 Aug 2025, 12.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 8.49am

Closed areas: Trails within Black Bulga SCA closed due to severe weather event

Trevor Tops Rd in Black Bulga State Conservation Area and Cabbage Tree Rd in Chichester State Forest (Main Creek area) are closed until further notice due to impacts from flooding and severe weather.

Roads leading to the reserve have been damaged and pose a hazard to road users. Roads and trails within the reserve need to be inspected for damage and fallen trees. NPWS will reopen the trails once they are inspected and any issues remediated.

For more information contact the Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.

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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/jerusalem-creek-picnic-area/local-alerts

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