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Applies from Thu 9 Dec 2021, 8.00am to Wed 31 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 1.07pm
Safety alerts: Road closure and safety advice - 4WD only and horse float restrictions
Due to deteriorated road conditions in adjoining state forests, Spirabo Forest Way is restricted to 4WD only, and is unsuitable for the towing of horse floats. Access north of Farnell Road is limited, so please reconsider your need to travel on the section of Spirabo Forest Way between Farnell Road and Tenterfield.
Access to Four Bull Hut should be via the following routes, which are also 4WD only, in vehicles with high ground clearance:
- Mount Spirabo Road from the New England Highway at Bolivia
- Ten Mile Road in the south from Deepwater, on Spirabo Forest Way through Capoompeta National Park
The above access roads remain unsuitable for towing of horse floats. These roads are unsuitable for low clearance 4WDs or AWD vehicles.
Please be cautious and drive to road conditions. For further information, contact the local NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.44pm to Mon 27 Feb 2023, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.48pm
Closed areas: Iron Pot Creek Campground & Murray Scrub walking Track reopening
Iron Pot Creek Campground & Murray Scrub walking track within Toonumbar NP will reopen 27th February 2023
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.36pm to Wed 1 Mar 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.44pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to storm damage
Toonumbar National Park and State Conservation Area are closed until further notice due to storm damage.
The closed areas include:
- Murray Scrub and Sherwood lookouts
- Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.24pm
Closed areas: Mount Babyl road closed 2-2-23 to 17-2-23, for trail upgrsade works to the telco tower
Mount babyl track is closed from Thursday 2nd February to Friday the 17th February 2023 for an upgrade of the mount babyl track.
Caution travelling on Cambridge Plateau forest drive is high recommended due to the trucks will be traversing along Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive to complete the works on the mount Babyl Track.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.15pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.00pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due road maintenance works and flood damage.
This park is closed from Monday 2 May 2022 until Friday 30 June 2023, due to widespread damage following rainfall and flooding in March 2022.
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are closed and impassable due to a severe rainfall/ flooding event.
This park will re-open as soon as it is safe, after assessments and remedial works occur.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office.
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Applies from Tue 15 Nov 2022, 12.00pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jan 2023, 11.18am
Safety alerts: Road damaged from flooding
Please exercise caution when driving on Blatherarm Road between the first and second Blatherarm campgrounds, as the road is damaged due to flooding in the area.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Tue 20 Dec 2022, 3.44pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 4.14pm
Closed areas: Richmond Range National Park
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive, Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Peacock Creek campground are open For use. 4WD recommended for access to Peacock Creek campground.
The following areas will remain closed:
- Culmaran Valley track
- Cambridge Plateau loop walk
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Jan 2023, 9.18am
Closed areas: Bald Rock walk to the base of Bald Rock closed
Bald Rock Summit walking track will be closed to the base of Bald Rock from 8am Monday 9 January 2023. This closure is to support the installation of a new pedestrian bridge as part of upgrade works along the track to make the walk more accessible to all visitors. This closure includes the walking route directly up and down the face of Bald Rock.
Bungoona walk to the summit will remain open during this time, which is a more gradual climb around the side of Bald Rock to the summit.
For your safety please follow any directions from signage or staff on site. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jul 2021, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jan 2023, 9.51am
Closed parks: Bandahngan Aboriginal Area closed for upgrades
Bandahngan Aboriginal Area is currently closed for a major upgrade of facilities and safety works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2022, 9.38am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 1.26pm
Closed parks: Multiple parks closed due to hazardous conditions
The closure of this park has been extended until Tuesday 28 February 2023, due to hazardous conditions and damage from flooding and storm events.
No public access is permitted. These closures may be extended, pending completion of repair works and additional weather impacts.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Richmond River Area on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 6 Dec 2021, 8.00am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 8.53am
Safety alerts: Ugly Corner Falls track damage
Ugly Corner Falls walking track is damaged due to flooding. Surfaces may be uneven due to erosion.
Please follow all signage and don't enter areas that are fenced off. Due to recent rainfall creek levels can change rapidly. It is unsafe to swim or attempt to cross rivers that are flooded.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 17 Aug 2022, 12.02pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 1.26pm
Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed
Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, and roadworks on Joes Box, South Yabbra, Yabbra Plains and Pocupar Roads.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 4.14pm
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
This park is closed until further notice due hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jan 2023, 9.55am
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Glen Innes area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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