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Applies from Fri 21 Sep 2018, 10.32am to Fri 28 Sep 2018, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Sep 2018, 10.37am
Other planned events: Mount Nelson hazard reduction burn
NPWS staff are conducting a hazard reduction burn along Mount Nelson Management trail in the south-eastern part of Barrington Tops National Park.
No visitor areas will be closed, but smoke will be visible from other parts of the park. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire.
For more information, contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for fire safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jun 2018, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Sep 2018, 12.55pm
Closed areas: Annual winter closure of 4WD trails on Barrington Tops
4WD trails on Barrington Tops are closed to all vehicles from 1 June 2018 to 1 October 2018 for annual seasonal closure. However, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will open all trails listed below from Friday 28 September 2018 to allow visitors to enjoy the October long weekend and the start of the school holidays:
- Barrington trail (south and central)
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail
Please note: Tugalow trail, Thunderbolts trail and the last 5km of Barrington trail south may remain closed, depending on trail conditions.
All campgrounds listed below will be accessible by 4WD for the long weekend.
- Little Murray
- Junction Pools
- Gummi Falls
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6545 1128 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jul 2018, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jul 2018, 3.22pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog baiting program
NPWS will be running 1080 wild dog and fox control from Monday 23 July 2018, for a three week period. The following areas will be affected:
- Columbey National Park and State Conservation Area
- Monkerai Nature Reserve
- Black Bulga State Conservation Area
Neighbours and members of the public are reminded that domestic dogs are not permitted with NPWS estate. For further information please contact the Gloucester office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jun 2018, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jul 2018, 9.27am
Closed areas: Gloucester Falls lookout closed for upgrade
Gloucester Falls lookout is closed due to a major upgrade. The site is closed to visitors to allow these works to be completed safely.
Access to the following areas from Gloucester Tops are still open:
- Andrew Laurie lookout
- the Antarctic Beech forest walk
- the River walk
- Gloucester Tops picnic area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Dec 2017, 8.41am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2017, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jun 2018, 3.08pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Barrington Tops
NPWS are conducting a 1080 baiting program for wild dogs in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for the next 6 months starting from 15 March 2018. For further information please contact either the NPWS Gloucester office on (02) 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone office on (02) 6545 1128.
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