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Applies from Sat 12 Sep 2026, 9.31am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 8.03am
Safety alerts: Bushfire near Spirabo Forest Way - Smoke Hazard
Bushfire near Spirabo Forest Way - Smoke hazard and operating fire crews
The BILLIRIMBA RD FIRE is active in Washpool National Park and Forest Land State Forest.
Spirabo Forest Way remains open, however NPWS encourages visitors to use alternate routes if possible.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Billyrimba RD Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the Rural Fire Service website
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Applies from Mon 14 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 8.03am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
- Four Bull Hut
- Billyrimba Falls
- Billyrimba Trail Lookout
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Billyrimba RD Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the Rural Fire Service website
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.41am
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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