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Gloucester Tops circuit

Barrington Tops National Park

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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 6.00am to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Sep 2024, 9.30am

Closed areas: Notice of Ground Shooting for Feral Animal Control - Barrington Tops National Park

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct a ground shoot for feral animal control operation from Monday 2 to Friday 27 September 2024 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park.

The below visitor areas and campgrounds on the Barrington Tops plateau area will be closed during this period, including:

  • Polblue campground and day use area
  • Little Murray campground
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Wombat Creek campground
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Barrington Trail day use area
  • Barrington Trail (south) including Little Murray Trail and Junction Pools Trail
  • Narrow Plain Trail
  • Aeroplane Hill Trail (including Big Hole Trail)
  • Edwards Swamp Trail
  • The Corker
  • Link Trail
  • Careys Peak Trail
  • Polblue Swamp walking track including Polblue Trail

Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.

Barrington Tops Forest Road (Scone Gloucester Road) will remain open for through traffic. 

We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please email conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Fri 23 Feb 2024, 11.50am to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 9.00am

Other planned events: Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing Walking Track Works

Track works are being undertaken on Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing walks. Temporary closures may occur and will be posted as a separate alert. Be aware of contractors and machinery operating in the area and follow any onsite signage or directions from staff or contractors. Track surfaces may be muddy and uneven so take care.

For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300. 

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Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 2.09pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Aug 2024, 1.58pm

Other planned events: Williams River Picnic Area Barbeques Out of Order

The barbeques at Williams River Picnic Area (Blue Gum Loop) are currently unavailable for use. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience and will rectify the situation as soon as possible. For more information, please call the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.

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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/gloucester-tops-circuit/local-alerts

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