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Applies from Sat 7 Sep 2024, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 5.37pm
Hazard reduction burns: Quarry Scrub HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/09/2024. The fire is called Quarry Scrub HR. 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 7 Sep 2024, 11.35am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 5.08pm
Fires - Advice: Keegans Track
There is a fire in this park called Keegans Track. 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 10 Sep 2024, 3.42pm to Wed 11 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Temporary Closure of Barrington Tops Forest Road
Barrington Tops Forest Road joining Gloucester and Scone will be partially closed with detours in place Wednesday 11 September 2024, from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
Road closure is needed for public safety during a feral animal control program.
The road will be closed between Honeysuckle and Tubrabucca Road during the above times. A signed detour is available via Pheasants Creek Road/Tubrabucca Road. Expect to add at least 30mins travel time to the trip across Barrington Tops.
An alternative route is also available via Tomalla Road.
We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, contact local NPWS office on 6535 5300.
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Applies from Tue 10 Sep 2024, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 3.51pm
Hazard reduction burns: Wabbarentar HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 10/09/2024. The fire is called Wabbarentar HR. 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 11 Mar 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 11.26am
Hazard reduction burns: Chichester
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 11/03/2023. The fire is called Chichester. 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 Mon 9 Sep 2024, 8.50am to Mon 16 Sep 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 9.00am
Closed areas: Middle Yard Hut in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is unavailable due to Maintenance
Parts of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park will be closed from Monday 2 September to 10am Monday 16 September for Maintenance works. The closed areas include:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700 or Armidale on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Tue 27 Aug 2024, 7.00am to Fri 13 Sep 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 8.49am
Closed areas: Smoke may be visible from some parts of the Park due to Hazard Reduction Burning
Smoke may be visible form some parts of the park in particular the below area:
- Riverside Campground and Picnic Area
- Budds Mare to Riverside walking Track
- Including some parts of the Apsley River
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS HR Firebreak Trail. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
For further details contact the local NPWS Office at Walcha on 02 67774700 and Armidale on 02 67389100.
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Applies from Mon 19 Aug 2024, 8.00am to Mon 16 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Tia Walking Track, Tia Falls Lookout and Tia Gorge View Lookout are closed
The following areas at Tia Falls are closed from Monday 19 August to Monday 16 September 2024 at midnight due to walking track maintenance work:
Tia Falls walk
Tia Falls lookout
Tia Gorge View lookout.
The campground and day use areas remain open.
This closure may be extended.
Please contact the local Walcha area office on (02) 6777 4700 for further information.
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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 7.00am to Thu 12 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 1.36pm
Closed areas: Stony Trail Boonanghi NR Road Closed From 02/09/2024
Contractors will be doing surface repair and re-instating drainage on Stony Trail in Boonanghi NR. Works are around 7klms long and are commencing on Monday 02/09/2024 and are expected to take 10 days.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 12.00pm
Safety alerts: Road Conditions - Crowdy Bay National Park
Park visitors are advised that the best road access for low clearance vehicles, or vehicles towing caravans, to Diamond Head, Indian Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds is from the north on Diamond Head Road via Laurieton.
Recent road grading has improved access on Diamond Head Road north and south of Diamond Head.
Crowdy Bay Road remains in poor condition due to wet weather experienced earlier this year. Road maintenance works are scheduled for Crowdy Bay Road in September 2024.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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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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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 6.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Sep 2024, 8.22am
Other planned events: Temporary closure for essential works maintenance - Karamea Homestead, Curracabundi National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing Karamea Homestead from Friday 30 August to Monday 30 September 2024 (inclusive) in Curracabundi National Park for essential maintenance.
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 6.00am to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Sep 2024, 8.22am
Closed areas: Notice of public safety temporary closure – Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below visitor areas and campgrounds on the Barrington Tops plateau area from Monday 2 to Friday 27 September 2024 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operations.
- Gummi Falls campground and day use area
- Devils Hole campground and day use area
- Horse Swamp campground
- Polblue Falls day use area
- Barrington Trail (central)
- Butchers Swamp Trail
- Paddys Ridge Trail
- Green Gap Trail
- Bullock Brush Trail
- Tugalow Trail
- Thunderbolts Trail
- Horse Swamp Trail
- Polblue Ridge 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), Tubrabucca Road and Pheasant Creek Road will remain open for through traffic. Road users may experience short delays.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 6.00am to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Sep 2024, 8.22am
Closed areas: Notice of Aerial Shooting for Feral Animal Control - Barrington Tops National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct an aerial 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. Road users may experience short delays.
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 Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 9.50am
Closed areas: Newbys Creek Walk and Caves - Closed for Visitor Safety
Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jul 2024, 12.57pm to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 9.49am
Closed areas: Dawson River Walking Track - Closed for Repairs
Dawson River Walking Track is closed for bridge repairs from 10th January 2024 to 30th December 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Aug 2024, 9.22am
Closed parks: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am to Thu 24 Oct 2024, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 4.22pm
Closed areas: Kumbatine National Park & State Conservation Area part closure
The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:
- West of Davis Road Access
- Marowin Brook Rd
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 4.15pm
Closed parks: Yessabah Nature Reserve permanently closed
Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable.
Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Aug 2024, 10.02am
Closed areas: Areas in Bago Bluff national park closed due to flood damage
Lemon Tree Road is currently closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding. These areas will re-open once repairs are completed
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 9.44am
Closed areas: Section of Cockerawombeeba Road Closed
A section of Cockerawombeeba Road is closed between North Plateau Road and Forbes River Road due to storm damage.
Cockerawombeeba Road is open between North Plateau Road (Plateau Beech Campground) and Hastings Forest Way.
Plateau Beech and Brushy Mountain Campgrounds are both open and are best accessed via Hastings Forest Way.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02)6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jul 2024, 4.18pm
Safety alerts: Cobcroft Day Use & Carabeen Rainforest Walk - Closed
Cobcroft Picnic Area and Carabeen Rainforest Walk are closed due to hazardous road conditions. Cobcroft Road is closed from the intersection of Mooraback Road until further notice.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 9.21am
Other planned events: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 10.22am
Closed areas: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 6.00am to Sun 15 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.06am
Closed areas: Point Plomer campground closed for revitalisation works
Point Plomer campground will be closed for camping whilst major works are completed in the precinct from Thursday 1st August to Sunday 15th December 2024.
Campground bookings from December 2024 onwards will be available from the completion of the project. Dates to be announced as completion nears.
For more information on the works please visit the Point Plomer Precinct Revitilisation webpage. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/community-engagement/limeburners-creek-national-park-goolawah-national-park-goolawah-regional-park-plan-of-management/point-plomer-precinct-revitalisation
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 9.00am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 10.02am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.07am
Closed areas: Areas in Willi Willi national park closed for repair works
The following areas are closed for repair works until Friday 28 February 2025
- Wilson River picnic area
- Wilson River Bridge on Hastings Forest Way
- North Wilson Road
- Waterfall Walk
- Botanic Walk
Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 8.36am
Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.32am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 12.00pm
Other planned events: Track works on Laurieton Track
Expect short delays on Laurieton Track from 3 June to 30 September 2024. Walking trail improvements and maintenance will be underway. Please follow the directions of signs and contractors at all times.
For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 9.28am
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 9.28am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
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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