Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 7 October 2025, 10.53am
Applies from Mon 6 Oct 2025, 8.40am
to Fri 17 Oct 2025, 8.41am.
Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 10.53am.
Closed areas: Williams River picnic area and walking tracks closed due to bushfire
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
- Williams River Picnic Area
- Blue Gum Loop Walking Track
- Rocky Crossing Walking Track
There is no access to the Corker Trail from the south via these trails.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Rumbels. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.18pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 25 Sep 2025, 8.58am.
Other incidents: No vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area
There is currently no vehicle access to Williams Top Picnic Area or Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (due to closure of Williams Top Rd and Lagoon Pinch Forest Rd in Chichester State Forest) following serve weather.
Access to the Corker Trail is only via Williams River Picnic Area and Rocky Crossing Walk, adding an additional 9km (one-way) to the walk to Careys Peak/Wombat Creek Campground.
Walkers need to be experienced and well prepared for long-distance, remote hiking.
For information about State Forest closures, please visit: Forestry Corporation - Closures and notices.
For more information on accessing Barrington Tops National Park contact Gloucester NPWS on 02 6538 5300.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 6 Oct 2025, 2.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 5.53pm
Fires - Advice: CARRABOLLA
There is a fire in this park called CARRABOLLA. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 6 Oct 2025, 8.40am to Fri 17 Oct 2025, 8.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 10.53am
Closed areas: Williams River picnic area and walking tracks closed due to bushfire
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
- Williams River Picnic Area
- Blue Gum Loop Walking Track
- Rocky Crossing Walking Track
There is no access to the Corker Trail from the south via these trails.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Rumbels. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.47pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8.54am
Other incidents: Barrington Tops Forest Road closures
The severe weather event in May 2025 has caused major damage to Barrington Tops Forest Road in a number of places, forcing MidCoast Council to close the road on the eastern side of Barrington Tops. There is currently no access to the Barrington Tops plateau, or Scone via the Barrington Tops Forest Rd from Gloucester.
The same weather event has also caused major damage on the western side of the plateau, forcing Upper Hunter Shire Council to place a 2.5T load limit on the section of road west of the Dingo Gate - see 2.5 tonne Load Limit in Place – Barrington Tops Forest Road - UHSC.
For more information on the councils closures please contact the appropriate council directly.
For up to date general information on road closures visit https://www.livetraffic.com/.
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Applies from Sat 27 Sep 2025, 9.48am to Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 27 Sep 2025, 7.42am
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 trail conditions:
- Tugalow Trail
- Thunderbolts Trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
- Barrington Trail south past the Junction Pools Trail
This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Little Murray and Junction Pools campgrounds. Gummi Falls campground is only accessible via Bullock Brush Trail.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise the trail while it is closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Sep 2025, 8.58am
Other incidents: No vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area
There is currently no vehicle access to Williams Top Picnic Area or Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (due to closure of Williams Top Rd and Lagoon Pinch Forest Rd in Chichester State Forest) following serve weather.
Access to the Corker Trail is only via Williams River Picnic Area and Rocky Crossing Walk, adding an additional 9km (one-way) to the walk to Careys Peak/Wombat Creek Campground.
Walkers need to be experienced and well prepared for long-distance, remote hiking.
For information about State Forest closures, please visit: Forestry Corporation - Closures and notices.
For more information on accessing Barrington Tops National Park contact Gloucester NPWS on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.22am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 6.38pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to severe weather damage.
Some parts of this park are closed from Thursday 29th May 2025 until further notice due to severe weather damage. The closed areas are:
- Mount Royal Road
- Youngville Campground
- Pieries Peak Walking Track
- Carrow Brook Walking Track
Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Oct 2025, 7.58am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 8.25am
Safety alerts: Visitor Safety Alert: Feral Horses
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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