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Norfolk Falls picnic area

Coolah Tops National Park

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
15 March 2026 Closed parks Park closed for aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 15 Mar 2026, 12.00pm to Fri 20 Mar 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 2.11pm

Coolah Tops National Park is closed from 12pm, Sunday 15 March to 8pm, Friday 20 March 2026 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6843 4000.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 15 Jan 2026, 1.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jan 2026, 1.31pm

Safety alerts: Washpools Campground – reduced camping sites

Some campsites are currently restricted access due to hazardous trees in the area. Tree works will be scheduled as soon as possible to ensure safety of visitors. Please camp in areas that have not been cordoned off and be aware of surroundings when setting up. Take care and camp safely.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2.36pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Dec 2025, 9.39am

Closed areas: Closed areas: Towarri National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

Areas within Towarri National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Thursday 23 October 2025 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply

Note: Washpools campground and picnic area will not be directly affected by these closures.

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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.05am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.11am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

Capertee National Park

  • Capertee Campground
  • Honeyeater Homestead
  • Capertee Homestead
  • Capertee Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

  • Spring Gully campground
  • Big River campground

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jan 2026, 8.52am

Fire bans: PARK FIRE BAN

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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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/norfolk-falls-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Coolah Tops National Park in the Country NSW region
  • Coolah Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations. The eastern end of the park is regularly closed during wet weather due to slippery road conditions.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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