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Rockpools View walk

Boonoo Boonoo National Park

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Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 1.33pm to Thu 14 Nov 2024, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 1.52pm

Closed areas: Road closed due to storm events

Cambridge Plateau Scenic Drive is closed due to unsafe road conditions between the Cambridge Plateau Day Use Area and Peacock Creek Rd from Tuesday 12 November to Thursday 14 November 2024.

Cambridge Plateau Day Use Area remains open and can be accessed from the Bruxner Highway in the south.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 6 Nov 2024, 8.30am to Fri 15 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 7.48am

Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - Roadside mulching operations

Roadside vegetation mulching will take place along Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Until the end of Friday 15 November.

The road will remain open with drivers urged to drive with caution and adhere to all signage and directions.

Wide vehicles (trucks & wide trailers) may have limited access during this time and should contact the Kyogle Office on 02 6632 0000 to confirm thru access and access to Mount Babyl.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2024, 9.02am to Fri 15 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 9.10am

Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Coxs Road Closure

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are currently closed due to pending weather event. This closure will affect the following areas:

  • Murray Scrub Lookout
  • Sherwood Lookout

 

Iron Pot Creek Campground and Murray Scrub Walking track can be accessed via Murray Scrub Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.00am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.50am

Other planned events: Caution: Roadworks in Place

Roadworks will be taking place along Farnell Road, Wattle Creek Road, Spirabo Forest Way and Billyrimba Trail from 9am Tuesday 8th October until 5pm Tuesday 31st December 2024.

All areas will remain open, please exercise caution when driving, riding or walking along these tracks, and follow any instructions from signage, staff or contractors.

Please note Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive is not impacted by these works.

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

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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2024, 6.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 6.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 7.20am

Safety alerts: Toonumbar Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only

Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road are dry weather access only for 2WD vehicles.

For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2024, 6.31pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 6.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 7.21am

Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only

Cambridge Plateu Forest Drive access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.

We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 9.05am

Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed

Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees and related works.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.06am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 7.40am

Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed

Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, planned roadworks and ongoing pest control programs. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, South Haystack Feeder Road and Pocupar Road are management trails only with only authorised vehicles permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.

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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 8.53am

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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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/rockpools-view-walk/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Boonoo Boonoo National Park in the Country NSW region
  • Boonoo Boonoo 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. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change.

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