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Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 12.55pm
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Fri 10 Jul 2026, 7.58am to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 8.23am
The Jacky Barkers campground is closed from Friday 10 July until 2pm Friday 24 July 2026 due to recent heavy rain. Sections of the access road, and the campground itself, are very wet and are impassable for vehicles.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 1.52pm to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.22am
Changed Road Conditions due to road Maintenance works are in place in Werrikimbe National Parks and Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Affected Roads and trails are:
Roadworks are scheduled to repair the road from 22 June for up to 8-10 weeks. Heavy plant will be operating during this time, take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700, or Armidale Office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 6.00pm to Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 10.23am
Cabbage Tree Road in Myall Lakes National Park and Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park will be closed to the public for road upgrade work from Monday 18 May to Friday 7th August (excluding weekends)
Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 02 6591 0300 (business hours).
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 1.12pm
The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are temporarily closed due to flood impacts:
NPWS is working to reopen these areas as soon as possible.
For more information, call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 during business hours.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2026, 1.43pm to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 4.33pm
Big River & Spring Gully campgrounds are closed due to roadworks, the campgrounds will reopen Monday 27th of July.
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Applies from Fri 6 Mar 2026, 8.55am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 12.10pm
Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed from 4pm Monday 6 April 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026 for ground shooting program(s) for feral animal control.
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply. Call Scone office for more information on 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2.36pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 12.07pm
Areas within Towarri National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Thursday 23 October 2025 to Thursday 31 December 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
Note: Washpools campground and picnic area will not be directly affected by these closures.
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.25pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 12.03pm
Curracabundi National Park is closed for ground pest control operation
Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen, Lea Hurst. Monkeycot, Karamea precincts) is closed 9am, Monday 2 February 2026 to 1030am, Thursday 31 December 2026 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 2.20pm
The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).
NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.
During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
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Applies from Thu 18 Jun 2026, 6.04pm to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 9.36am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 2 July 2026 to 20 July 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
The program will take place in Coolah Tops National Park.
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.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring livestock and is undertaken in conjunction with local landholders and Central West Local Land Services.
Please contact the local NPWS Castlereagh Area office for more information on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 2.47pm
The Scrub Bird and Brushy Mountain walking tracks are closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.
Both walks depart from Brushy Mountain Campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 5.25pm to Thu 3 Sep 2026, 5.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.33am
The Glen Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to allow contractors to undertake landslip remediation and a bridge replacement. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Jun 2026, 2.19pm
The following area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the May 2025 flooding and severe weather event:
The Homestead will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 1.14pm
Roads east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park are closed to vehicle traffic from 25 May 2026 due to wet road conditions, and will reopen in September or once road conditions improve.
The closed roads are dry weather vehicle access only and are closed annually during the winter months due to prolonged wet conditions. Visitors can still access trails and visitor facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000 or the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.
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Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 25 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.40am
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Monday 1 June 2026 to the afternoon of Friday 25 September 2026 for the winter seasonal closure:
Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 12 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 9.36am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a one-off ground baiting program from 18 May 2026 to 30 June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Wollemi National Park (in Jerrys Plains / Appletree Flat area) and Manobalai Nature Reserve.
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 Bulga NPWS office for more information on (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Fri 8 May 2026, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 2.27pm
Mungo Beach in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to 4 wheel drive vehicles due to hazardous beach erosion
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 7.16pm
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 8.51am
The following areas within Tapin Tops National Park are closed due to flood impacts;
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 2.27pm
Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point. Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety.
Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance. For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 16 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 8.22am
The Gloucester Tops section of Barrington Tops National Park will be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply.
This closure does not directly effect Gloucester River campground and all walking tracks / picnic facilities at Gloucester Tops will remain open during daylight hours when an operation is happening.
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Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 11.57am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 2.36pm
Feral horses move through this campground and along the adjacent walking track day and night. Campers at Polblue campground should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300 or NPWS Scone on 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 6 Nov 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jul 2026, 2.35pm
Cliff Face Track will be closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the flooding and severe weather event that occurred during May 2025
The walking track will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.22am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 7.55am
Some parts of this park are closed from Thursday 29th May 2025 until further notice due to severe weather damage. The closed areas are:
Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.49am
Williams Top Rd (in Chichester State Forest) has been reopened, allowing vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (start of the Corker Trail). However, 4WD is recommended in wet conditions due to slippery surfaces. Drivers should be experienced and well prepared as mobile coverage in the area is limited.
For more information contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.35am
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 9.48am
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 8.22am
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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