Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk

North Coast, Country NSW

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Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 9.46am

Closed areas: Nymboida River Campground is closed due to flooding

Nymboida River Campground is closed due to flooding.

For further information please call Grafton NPWS 02 6641 1500

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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 23 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 1.37pm

Closed areas: Park closed due to roadworks

To allow for flood recovery roadworks to be conducted the primary access road to most visitor facilities in Washpool NP, Coachwood Drive, will be closed from 7am Thursday 1 May until 5pm Friday 23 May 2025. Due to this closure Bellbird and Coombadjha campgrounds, the Coachwood picnic area, and all walks that depart from these locations are also closed.

This road closure will not impact the World Heritage Walk, but for visitors intending to undertake the Walk during this time please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 to discuss camping options.

This closure does not extend to Four Bull Hut or the horse riding trails in the north-west area of Washpool NP.

Do not enter closed areas and follow any direction from signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 8.00am to Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.13am

Closed areas: Multiple Walks Closed from Mulligans Campground

The following walks will be temporarily closed from 8.00am 20th May to 10.00am 3rd June 2025 for maintenance.

Dandahra Falls Walking Track
Junction Spur Walking Track
Murrumbooee Cascades Walking Track.

All other walks leaving from the Mulligans Campground remain open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 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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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.50am to Sun 22 Jun 2025, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 8.44am

Other planned events: 1080 Aerial and Ground Baiting Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th March 2025 to the 22nd June 2025 on the following reserves:

Bald Rock National Park
Barool National Park
Basket Swamp National Park
Bluff River Nature Reserve
Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Butterleaf National Park
Capoompeta National Park
Cataract National Park
Cataract State Conservation Area
Cathedral Rock National Park
Crooked Creek National Park
Donnybrook Nature Reserve
Gibraltar Nature Reserve
Gibraltar Range National Park
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
Kings Plains National Park
Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
Kwiambal National Park
Mann River Nature Reserve
Maryland National Park
Maroomba National Park
Nymboida National Park
Severn River Nature Reserve
Torrington State Conservation Area
Warra National Park
Washpool National Park
Washpool State Conservation Area

The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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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/gibraltarwashpool-world-heritage-walk/local-alerts

Park info

in Gibraltar Range National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Gibraltar Range National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road damage, or high fire danger.
Park entry fees:

$8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.
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in Washpool National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Washpool National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:

$8 per vehicle per day applies only at attractions in the Glen Innes area. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.
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Emergency services

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