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Norfolk Falls picnic area

Coolah Tops National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 6.03pm

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 6.03pm.

Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.

During this time:

  • Expect delays due to traffic control
  • The road may be impassable during and after wet weather
  • The road may not be suitable for 2wd vehicles and caravans

 Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 6.03pm

Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.

During this time:

  • Expect delays due to traffic control
  • The road may be impassable during and after wet weather
  • The road may not be suitable for 2wd vehicles and caravans

 Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.

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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Mon 12 May 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.40pm

Closed areas: Bald Hill Falls closed for maintenance

The Bald Hill Falls area of Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance and upgrade work from Wednesday 16 April to Monday 12 May 2025. This work is weather dependent and therefore the closure may be lifted earlier or extended as necessary to complete the work. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 11.39am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.54am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

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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

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