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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 8.44am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Feb 2021, 9.47am
Closed areas: Eastern park entrance to Border Ranges National Park closed
Visitors can only access Border Ranges National Park from the western end of the park via Wiangaree. This is due to a landslip between Bar Mountain picnic area and the eastern park entrance at Barkers Vale on Tweed Range Scenic Drive.
The following areas are closed:
- Brindle Creek walk
- Bar Mountain circuit
All other campgrounds, walking tracks, lookouts and picnic areas remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
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Applies from Tue 21 Jul 2020, 2.30pm to Fri 5 Mar 2021, 8.35am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 1.54pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage
Torrington State Conservation Area has been damaged by bushfires. Ugly Corner Falls walking track remains closed. Do not enter closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Tenterfield area office on 02 6736 4298, and continue to check this website for alerts and updates on closures.
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Applies from Thu 4 Feb 2021, 11.21am to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 3.10pm
Closed areas: Brindle Creek walking track closed
Brindle Creek walking track is closed until the end of February 2021 due to storm damage and associated repair works.
Helmholtzia loop walking track and Antarctic Beech picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 3.08pm
Closed areas: Bar Mountain circuit and lookout closed
Bar Mountain circuit and lookout are closed for maintenance until further notice. Bar Mountain picnic area remains open.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sat 26 Dec 2020, 3.31pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jan 2021, 1.42pm
Closed areas: Trough Creek/Koreelah picnic area
The following areas in Koreelah National Park are closed from Saturday 26 December 2020 to Sunday 28 March 2021 to allow repair works for storm damage to take place:
- Gorge walking track
- Koreelah/Trough Creek picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 3.07pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jan 2021, 1.08pm
Closed areas: Murray Scrub walking track
Murray Scrub walking track is closed for maintenance and major repair works. This track will remain closed until further notice.
For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Sat 9 Jan 2021, 11.54am to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jan 2021, 1.04pm
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closures
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is closed until the end of February 2021 due to storm damage and dangerous land slips. Cambridge Plateau picnic area cannot be accessed until Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is re-opened.
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 30 Dec 2020, 5.12pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jan 2021, 3.23pm
Safety alerts: Limited access through Peacock Creek Road
Some creek crossings along Peacock Creek Road approaching Richmond Range National Park are impassable without a high clearance 4WD vehicle. Alternative access to Peacock Creek campground for 2WD and low clearance vehicles is from the east via Sextonville Road only.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2020, 8.13am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Feb 2021, 2.24pm
Closed areas: Culmaran Valley track closed
Culmaran Valley track is closed due to faults in the track on the bridge. This closure will continue until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 21 Dec 2020, 3.28pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Jan 2021, 8.48am
Closed areas: Murray Scrub Carpark Road
Murray Scrub Carpark Road is closed for maintenance and repair works. This road will remain closed until further notice.
Access to Iron Pot Creek campground is not affected by this closure. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2020, 2.13pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Feb 2021, 2.24pm
Safety alerts: Limited access through Iron Pot Creek Road
Sections of Iron Pot Creek Road through Richmond Range State Forest are in very poor condition and impassable without a high clearance 4WD vehicle. There is no through access to Toonumbar National Park from Richmond Range National Park via Iron Pot Creek Road.
To access Peacock Creek campground, use:
- Sextonville Road from the east
- Peacock Creek Road from the west
- Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive from the Bruxner Highway in the north.
To access Iron Pot Creek campground use Murray Scrub Road via Kyogle only.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 2 Dec 2020, 11.31am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Jan 2021, 8.47am
Safety alerts: North Yabbra Road - Height restriction
North Yabbra Road has a current height restriction of 2.2m. This is due to a large tree falling across a cut in road section. NPWS are working to resolve this problem. Please take care and drive with caution
For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2020, 3.32pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 11.26am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Oct 2020, 11.38am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road closed
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until further notice. This includes Murray Scrub and Sherwood lookouts. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2020, 2.23pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Sep 2020, 3.43pm
Closed parks: Bandahngan Aboriginal Area at Tooloom Falls currently closed
Bandahngan Aboriginal Area at Tooloom Falls is currently closed to visitors. The closure follows concerns raised by the Githabul Aboriginal Community about the site. The impacts of camping along with recent drought has killed many trees within the 2-hectare Aboriginal Area. The closure will allow NPWS to deal with the hazardous trees and work with the Githabul Community on planning for future uses of the area.
Other campground areas are available in Urbenville and Woodenbong, and at Koreelah and Richmond Range National Park.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2020, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2020, 9.44am
Other planned events: Grassy Creek campground
If you plan to stay at Grassy Creek campground in Washpool National Park you will need to fill in a Trip Intention Form before you leave home.
All NPWS campgrounds now require you to make an online booking before you stay, or, complete a Trip Intention Form for those that are remote and do not have a dedicated webpage, like Grassy Creek campground.
Read more about COVID safe camping here.
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Applies from Tue 14 Apr 2020, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 May 2020, 8.02am
Closed areas: Closed roads in Yabbra National Park
Roads in Yabbra National Park are closed to allow for post fire repair works. Only Pocupar Road and Joes Box Road remain open to traffic, take care and be aware of road conditions.
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Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Nov 2020, 4.27pm
Safety alerts: Take care when visiting this park
This park has been damaged by bushfire. For your safety please stay on formed walking tracks and trails. Please take care as some directional signage may be missing.
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Applies from Wed 22 Jan 2020, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2020, 2.54pm
Safety alerts: Take care when visiting this park
This park has been damaged by bushfire. For your safety please stay on formed walking tracks and trails. Please take care as some directional signage is missing.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jul 2017, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed due to demolition of bridge from past flooding event. This closure applies until further notice. 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.
- 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 Glen Innes area office (02) 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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