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Burraga Swamp walking track

Barrington Tops National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 21 September 2023, 12.23pm

Applies from Thu 21 Sep 2023, 10.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 12.23pm.

Closed areas: Williams River part of park closed due to bushfire

The Williams River section of this park is closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:

  • Williams River Picnic Area
  • Blue Gum Loop
  • Rocky Crossing Walk
  • Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Allyn River Road.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 9.12am.

Safety alerts: Williams Top Road closed

Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. Planning has been conducted and repairs will be undertaken as soon as possible. The closure affects access to the following areas in this park:

  • Lagoon Pinch picnic area
  • Corker trail
  • Wombat Creek campground
  • Careys Peak (via Corker trail)
  • Rocky Crossing walk

For more information on the closure visit the FCNSW website. The road re-opening date is not known at this stage.

Alternate access via Chichester State Forest (Allyn River Rd) may be available but is subject to flooding and varied road conditions.

For information on access to visitor sites in Barrington Tops National Park contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Centre on 02 4992 2212.

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Applies from Thu 21 Sep 2023, 10.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 12.23pm

Closed areas: Williams River part of park closed due to bushfire

The Williams River section of this park is closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:

  • Williams River Picnic Area
  • Blue Gum Loop
  • Rocky Crossing Walk
  • Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Allyn River Road.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Tue 19 Sep 2023, 9.00am to Thu 28 Sep 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Aug 2023, 2.03pm

Closed areas: Edwards Swamp complex closed for Pest Control Operations

Edwards Swamp complex (including Edwards Swamp Walking Track) Barrington Tops National Park is closed for ground pest control operation.

Edwards Swamp, Barrington Tops National Park is closed 9am, Wednesday 20 September to 5pm, Thursday 28 September 2023 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Gloucester Office 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 9.12am

Safety alerts: Williams Top Road closed

Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. Planning has been conducted and repairs will be undertaken as soon as possible. The closure affects access to the following areas in this park:

  • Lagoon Pinch picnic area
  • Corker trail
  • Wombat Creek campground
  • Careys Peak (via Corker trail)
  • Rocky Crossing walk

For more information on the closure visit the FCNSW website. The road re-opening date is not known at this stage.

Alternate access via Chichester State Forest (Allyn River Rd) may be available but is subject to flooding and varied road conditions.

For information on access to visitor sites in Barrington Tops National Park contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Centre on 02 4992 2212.

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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/burraga-swamp-walking-track/local-alerts

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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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