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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.18pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.09am
Closed parks: Berrico Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
Berrico Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 June 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works and flood impact assessments and 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 Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 10.13am
Closed areas: Walk-in campgrounds remain closed
Black Swamp and Wombat Creek campgrounds within Barrington Tops NP remain closed until impacts from the recent severe weather can be assessed.
For further information contact Gloucester NPWS on (02) 6538 3500.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 1.43pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 6.14pm
Closed areas: Rocky Crossing walk and the Corker trail closed due to severe weather event
The following areas remain closed:
- Rocky Crossing walk
- The Corker trail
- Lagoon Pinch picnic area
- Williams Top picnic area
Trails will be inspected and reopened when possible. Access to these areas has been affected by closures in Chichester State Forest.
For information about State Forest closures, please visit: www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures
For more information contact Gloucester NPWS on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 2.36pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 1.13pm
Closed parks: Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding and severe weather conditions
Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to flooding and severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Roads leading to the reserve have been severely 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 reserve once the trails are inspected and any issues remediated.
For more information contact the Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.30am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 2.31pm
Closed parks: Copeland Tops State Conservation Area temporarily closed due to flood impacts
Copeland Tops State Conservation Area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to flood impacts. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This closure will be reassessed daily and the reserve will reopen when conditions are safe.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am
Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Sunday 1 June 2025 to the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September 2025 for the winter seasonal closure:
- Barrington trail - south
- Barrington trail - central
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
- Tugalow trail
Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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