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Border walk

Bald Rock National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 17 September 2026, 12.39pm

Applies from Thu 17 Sep 2026, 11.43am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Sep 2026, 12.39pm.

Closed parks: Bald Rock NP Closed Due to Fire

Bald Rock National Park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. There are NPWS and RFS fire fighters in attendance.

The fire is called Bald Rock Access Road Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Boonoo Boonoo National Park will remain open during this time.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 17 Sep 2026, 11.43am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Sep 2026, 12.39pm

Closed parks: Bald Rock NP Closed Due to Fire

Bald Rock National Park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. There are NPWS and RFS fire fighters in attendance.

The fire is called Bald Rock Access Road Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Boonoo Boonoo National Park will remain open during this time.

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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.42am

Safety alerts: Speed limits within park

Vehicle access in Boonoo Boonoo NP is restricted to a maximum of 40km/h throughout the park, and some areas with shared pedestrian access are restricted to 10km/h. Gravel roads can become slippery at times, particularly in wet weather, so please exercise caution and adhere to the sign-posted limits.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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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/walking-tracks/border-walk/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Bald Rock National Park in the Country NSW region
  • Bald Rock National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change.

    Buy annual pass
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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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