Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 10 December 2021, 8.15am
Applies from Thu 7 Oct 2021, 5.08pm
to Sun 10 Apr 2022, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 10 Dec 2021, 8.15am.
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial and ground baiting pest management program in this park from Monday 11 October 2021 to Sunday 10 April 2022.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products and CPE (ejectors) containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 14 Dec 2021, 10.34am to Mon 31 Jan 2022, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Jan 2022, 10.11am
Closed areas: Areas closed for upgrades
The following areas in Barrington Tops State Conservation Area will be closed until Friday 1 April 2022 for major upgrade works:
- Gummi Falls campground
- Bullock Brush trail
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail
The closure is weather-dependent and may be extended, pending conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 27 Sep 2021, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Jan 2022, 11.17am
Closed areas: Gloucester Tops and Gloucester River campground closed
Gloucester River campground and the Gloucester Tops precinct are currently closed to all visitors. This is because the bridge on Gloucester Tops Road, just inside the park entry, has been assessed by engineers to have major structurally damage and deemed unsafe for all traffic.
NPWS is working on replacing the bridge, with an estimated completion of early March 2022 - weather dependant.
For further information please contact the local office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 2 Jul 2021, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Dec 2021, 10.12am
Safety alerts: Mount Royal and Cassels Road 4WD vehicles only
Mount Royal and Cassels Road is only suitable for 4WD vehicles because recent rain has made the road very slippery. Please drive carefully and be aware of the road conditions.
For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Dec 2021, 9.10am
Other incidents: Main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau closed from Gloucester
The main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau from Gloucester has been closed by Forest Corp until further notice due to serious damage caused during the weather event before Easter.
You can only access campgrounds and visitor precincts located on the plateau from the western side via Scone. Barrington Tops Forest Road (also known as the Scone-Gloucester Road) is closed between Cobark Park and Honeysuckle picnic areas. There is no access from Gloucester to Scone on this road.
Road re-opening dates are unknown at this stage, however NSW Forestry Corporation is working on restoring the road. This media release has more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For latest traffic information, please visit the Live Traffic website. For further information call the Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Jan 2022, 7.08am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's 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 Fri 1 Oct 2021, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Dec 2021, 11.00am
Closed areas: 4WD trail closures
Most of the public-accessible 4WD trails in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area have now re-opened, after the annual season closure period.
However, the following 4WD trails remain closed, due to either trail conditions or other ongoing projects:
- Barrington Trail south (past the Junction Pools intersection) - there is currently no public vehicle access to Mt Barrington.
- Bullock Brush trail
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 7 Oct 2021, 5.08pm to Sun 10 Apr 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Dec 2021, 8.15am
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial and ground baiting pest management program in this park from Monday 11 October 2021 to Sunday 10 April 2022.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products and CPE (ejectors) containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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