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Last reviewed: Tue 15 January 2019, 10.28am
Applies from Tue 15 Jan 2019, 10.26am.
Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jan 2019, 10.28am.
Fire bans: Gloucester River campground
A park fire ban is in place for Gloucester River campground within 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, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find 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 Tue 15 Jan 2019, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jan 2019, 3.42pm
Other incidents: Park fire ban for Gloucester River campground and picnic area
A park fire ban is in place for Gloucester River campground and picnic area within Barrington Tops National Park and remains in effect unless otherwise removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find 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 Tue 15 Jan 2019, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jan 2019, 10.28am
Fire bans: Gloucester River campground
A park fire ban is in place for Gloucester River campground within 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, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find 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 Thu 27 Sep 2018, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Nov 2018, 9.14am
Other planned events: Trails closed to vehicles due to unsafe trail conditions
Some trails are closed in this park until further notice due to unsafe trail conditions. The affected trails include:
- Barrington trail closed to vehicles south of the junction with Junction Pools trail
- Tugalow trail closed
- Thunderbolts trail closed
There is alternative access to Gummi Falls campground via Bullocks Brush trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jun 2018, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Nov 2018, 3.44pm
Closed areas: Gloucester Falls lookout closed for upgrade
Gloucester Falls lookout is closed due to a major upgrade. The site is closed to visitors to allow these works to be completed safely.
Access to the following areas from Gloucester Tops are still open:
- Andrew Laurie lookout
- the Antarctic Beech forest walk
- the River walk
- Gloucester Tops picnic area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Dec 2018, 1.10pm
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2017, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Nov 2018, 9.14am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Barrington Tops
NPWS are conducting a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Barrington Tops National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area from Tuesday 30 October 2018. The program will continue for the next 6 months.
For further information, contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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