Applies from Thu 21 Sep 2023, 10.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 6.16pm

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.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Blue Gum loop trail
  • Burraga Swamp walking track
  • Corker trail
  • Lagoon Pinch picnic area
  • Rocky Crossing walk
  • Williams River picnic area

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.

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Burraga Swamp walking track
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Corker trail
  • Lagoon Pinch picnic area
  • Rocky Crossing walk
  • Wombat Creek campground