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Macintyre Falls picnic area

Kwiambal National Park

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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9.14am to Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9.28am

Closed areas: Area closed for track maintenance

Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 14 November 2025 while trails are being maintained. The closed areas are:

 

  • Mission South

 

You can still access Terry Hie Hie picnic area and Yanay Warruwi walking track.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2025, 10.34am to Fri 31 Dec 9999, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Sep 2025, 10.40am

Closed parks: Kwiambal CCA Zone 1 - Closed for Public Access

As per the Plan Of Management, Kwiambal NP CCA Zone 1 is closed to public access. This reserve is only accessible via private property and is exempt from public access. This reserve is separate from Kwiambal National Park, which is accessible to the public. 

 

For more information on the Kwiambal NP CCA Zone 1 Plan of Management please see: Kwiambal NP CCAZ Plan Of Management

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 8.44am

Closed areas: The Governor walking track and lookout closed for upgrades

The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track and The Governor lookout walking track (including the carpark and lookout platform) are closed until further notice for upgrades to the elevated walkway sections.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 8.32am

Closed areas: Lavender Vale Homestead Closed for Bookings

Due to an unavailability of cleaning staff, the Lavender Vale Homestead at Kwiambal National Park will be closed to bookings for the foreseeable future. We apologise for the inconvenience.

 

Please note Lavender Vale Cottage has remained open and is available for bookings. Please visit: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/lavender-vale-cottage

 

For more information contact the local office at (02) 6739 0700 or npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 9.45am

Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road

There are significant washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.

Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.

This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any queries regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.40am

Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only

Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.

For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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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/macintyre-falls-picnic-area/local-alerts

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