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Washpool walking track

North Coast, Country NSW

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 2 July 2025, 1.26pm

Applies from Wed 2 Jul 2025, 12.00pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1.26pm.

Closed areas: Washpool National Park Closed Due to Weather

Washpool National Park accessed from the Gwydir Highway will be closed from 12.00pm Wednesday 2nd July until 2.00pm Friday 4th July 2025 due to severe weather Penalties apply for non-compliance

Roads into and throughout the park are closed for vehicles. Access to North Washpool via Spirabo Forest Way is not affected by closures. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Contact the local park office 02 6739 0700 if you require more information.

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Applies from Wed 2 Jul 2025, 12.00pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1.26pm

Closed areas: Washpool National Park Closed Due to Weather

Washpool National Park accessed from the Gwydir Highway will be closed from 12.00pm Wednesday 2nd July until 2.00pm Friday 4th July 2025 due to severe weather Penalties apply for non-compliance

Roads into and throughout the park are closed for vehicles. Access to North Washpool via Spirabo Forest Way is not affected by closures. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Contact the local park office 02 6739 0700 if you require more information.

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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Thu 3 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 4.59pm

Other planned events: Road and vegetation maintenance works on T-Ridge Road in Nymboida National Park.

here will be road and vegetation maintenance works occurring in Nymboida National Park from Sunday 2 June through to Thursday 03 July 72025 along T-Ridge Road down to Nymboida River campground.

Access to campground will be open with some short delays.

Please obey road signs and directions of staff and contractors.

For further information, contact Grafton NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.

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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.50am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.

Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:

Richmond River Area – Captains Creek NR, Richmond Range NP, Bundjalung NP

Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay National Park (NP), Nymboida NP, Mount Neville Nature Reserve (NR), Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP

Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.

Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information.

Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700

Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900

Clarence Area 02 6641 1500

Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000

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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/washpool-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • 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.

    Buy annual pass
  • 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.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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