Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 25 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 8.22am

Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails

The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Monday 1 June 2026 to the afternoon of Friday 25 September 2026 for the winter seasonal closure:

• Barrington trail - south
• Barrington trail - central
• Paddys Ridge trail
• Butchers Swamp trail
• Bullock Brush trail
• Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
• Tugalow trail

Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 2 parks and 10 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Aeroplane Hill walking track
  • Barrington trail
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Edwards Swamp walking track
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Little Murray campground
  • Wombat Creek campground
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
  • Gummi Falls campground

Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 11.57am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 2.36pm

Safety alerts: Visitor safety alert: feral horses

Feral horses move through this campground and along the adjacent walking track day and night. Campers at Polblue campground should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.

Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.

What to do around aggressive horses:

• avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
• retreat to your vehicle
• wave your arms around and make lots of noise
• walk in a group rather than as an individual
• always be aware of your immediate surroundings.

Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300 or NPWS Scone on 6540 2300.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Polblue campground and picnic area
  • Polblue Swamp track

Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.49am

Safety alerts: Williams Top Rd - 4WD recommended in wet conditions

Williams Top Rd (in Chichester State Forest) has been reopened, allowing vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (start of the Corker Trail). However, 4WD is recommended in wet conditions due to slippery surfaces. Drivers should be experienced and well prepared as mobile coverage in the area is limited.

For more information contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212.

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Corker trail
  • Lagoon Pinch picnic area
  • Rocky Crossing walk
  • Wombat Creek campground

Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.48am

Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed

Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Burraga Swamp walking track