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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2019, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2019, 2.53pm
Fires - Advice: Racing Trk, Turners Flat
There is a fire in this park called Racing Trk, Turners Flat. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 11 Aug 2019, 3.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2019, 10.48am
Fires - Advice: LORNE STATE FOREST Boundary Road
There is a fire in this park called LORNE STATE FOREST Boundary Road. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 7 Aug 2019, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2019, 9.54am
Fires - Advice: Ballengara Road
There is a fire in this park called Ballengara Road. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 10 Aug 2019, 5.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2019, 10.22am
Safety alerts: Barrington Tops Forest Road conditions
Barrington Tops Forest Road, Pheasants Creek Road and Tubrabucca Road are all open to all vehicle types. However, please use extreme caution, drive safely and be aware of road conditions as road surfaces may still be wet, slushy and icy in small patches.
NSW Police and NSW National Parks staff will continue to patrol the area.
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2019, 7.00am to Fri 23 Aug 2019, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Aug 2019, 3.44pm
Safety alerts: Roadworks on Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive
Road maintenance works are scheduled for Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive from Monday 5 August to Friday 23 August 2019, 7am to 3.30pm. Council staff will be working on the section between Koonwarra Street and the top of North Brother Mountain.
The road will be completely closed at the base of the mountain on the corner of Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive and Koonwarra Street. The road will be open outside work hours and on weekends. Walkers can still access the area on the walking track off Laurie Street.
Please follow the directions of the signs in place.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jul 2019, 12.34pm to Fri 23 Aug 2019, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jul 2019, 12.54pm
Other planned events: Wild dog control operation - Talawahl Nature Reserve
A pest control operation is underway in the area bounded by:
- Possum Brush Road
- Purgatory Road
- Ruffs trail
- Coates Road
- State Forest
- Private property to the north and east
- Coates trail
Soft jaw traps will be set to control wild dogs.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jul 2019, 12.30pm to Fri 23 Aug 2019, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jul 2019, 12.54pm
Other planned events: Fox control operation - Khappinghat
A pest control operation is underway in the area bounded by:
- Old Bar Road
- Half Chain Road
- Koorainghat Creek
- Khappinghat Creek
- Private property to the east
Soft jaw trapping will occur in this area to control foxes.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jun 2019, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jul 2019, 10.32am
Closed areas: Annual winter closure of 4WD trails in Barrington Tops
The following 4WD trails in Barrington Tops are closed to all vehicles from Saturday 1 June to Tuesday 1 October 2019 for the annual seasonal closure:
- Barrington trail (south and central)
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300. You can also visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 17 May 2019, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 May 2019, 12.49pm
Other planned events: Wild dog and fox baiting program in southern Crowdy Bay National Park
NSW National Parks will be undertaking 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) ground baiting for wild dogs and foxes in the southern section of Crowdy Bay National Park. This program starts on Thursday 23 May and will finish by Wednesday 31 July 2019. It will run next to Harrington, Crowdy Head and Crowdy Bay Beach.
This baiting program is being carried out to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. It is also being carried out to reduce the impact of foxes on native wildlife.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 baits are lethal to domestic pets. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
All baiting areas will have 1080 baiting signs at the access points.
For more information, please call the NPWS Hastings Macleay area office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 1 May 2019, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2019, 7.20am
Hazard reduction burns: NPWS HR Lemon Tree SFAZ
There is a fire in this park called NPWS HR Lemon Tree SFAZ. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 18 Dec 2018, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jan 2019, 3.00pm
Closed areas: Wollomombi Falls main lookout closed
The main viewing platform at Wollomombi Falls visitor area has identified structural deterioration. It will be closed until repairs can be completed and the structure has been certified as safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 17 Dec 2018, 8.40pm to Mon 3 Feb 2020, 8.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Dec 2018, 10.34am
Other incidents: Wilson River picnic area - gas barbecues not available
The gas barbecues are not in operation at Wilson River picnic area in Willi Willi National Park.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Dec 2018, 1.10pm
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has 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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Applies from Mon 8 May 2017, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Apr 2019, 4.13pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Barrington Tops
From Monday 18 March 2019, NSW National Parks is conducting a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Barrington Tops National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area. The program will continue for 6 months.
For further information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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