Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 8 December 2022, 12.29pm
Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am
to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.25am.
Last reviewed: Thu 8 Dec 2022, 12.29pm.
Safety alerts: Williams Top Road closed
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. 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) may be available but is subject to regular 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.
Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 5.22pm
to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.44pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 8 Dec 2022, 12.28pm.
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp walking track closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is closed, including the carpark area. This is due to the closure of Mount Allyn Road in Chichester State Forest as a result of wet weather and land slips.
The road reopening date is not known at this stage. For more details, please visit the Forestry Corporation NSW website or contact the local park office.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 5 Sep 2022, 11.43am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Dec 2022, 12.31pm
Closed areas: Rocky Crossing walk partially closed due to works
Rocky Crossing walk is currently closed above Blue Gum loop through to the Rocky Crossing turn-off due to track works. Works have been delayed due to wet weather, and the reopening date is not known at this stage.
You can still access Rocky Crossing falls from Williams Top picnic area. Williams River picnic area and Blue Gum loop trail remain open, but take care on Blue Gum loop as contractors may be operating in the area. Follow onsite signage and directions from staff and contractors.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Dec 2022, 12.29pm
Safety alerts: Williams Top Road closed
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. 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) may be available but is subject to regular 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 Tue 29 Nov 2022, 11.30am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 11.40am
Closed areas: Mount Royal Road and Cassels Road closed due to road works
The following areas are closed to the public from Tuesday 29 November to Friday December 30 2022 due to repair works to storm damaged roads and trails:
Mount Royal Road
Cassels Road
Youngville Camping Area
Carrow Brook Walking Track
Pierie's Peak Walking Track
Youngs Trail Picnic Area
These areas will open as soon as they are made safe
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local office
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Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Dec 2022, 9.18am
Other incidents: Main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau closed from Gloucester
UPDATE Oct 2022: Work has commenced on repairing the road and renewing the access to the Barrington Tops from Gloucester. NSW Forestry Corporation anticipates the works will take about 12 weeks, weather dependant.
The main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau from Gloucester has been closed by NSW Forestry Corporation until further notice due to serious damage caused during a weather event.
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 picnic area and Dilgry Circle intersection. 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 Fri 30 Sep 2022, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Dec 2022, 9.19am
Closed areas: Barrington Trail south partial closure
Barrington Trail south is closed south of the Junction Pools trail intersection due to trail damage caused by wet weather.
Visitors can still access both Junction Pools and Little Murray camping areas by 4WD on the section of the track that is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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