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Applies from Fri 2 Jun 2023, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 4.17pm
Hazard reduction burns: NPWS - Monkeycot HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 02/06/2023. The fire is called NPWS - Monkeycot 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 Fri 21 Apr 2023, 4.34pm to Wed 7 Jun 2023, 4.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 11.18am
Closed parks: Reserve closed due to hazardous trail conditions
Berrico Nature Reserve is closed to all users due to hazardous trail conditions following recent wet weather. Remediation works will be undertaken and trafficable sections of the reserve reopened as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information please phone the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 65838 5300.
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Applies from Fri 2 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 10.21am
Hazard reduction burns: Monkeycot HR
There is a fire in this park called Monkeycot 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 Wed 31 May 2023, 10.05am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 10.08am
Other planned events: Potential delays on Rawson Falls walk due to construction works
Delays may be experienced at Rawson Falls walk whilst track works are underway. Booganna picnic area reamins open during this time.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Wed 26 Apr 2023, 9.38am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.11am
Closed areas: Jerusalem Creek Trail Part Closure
Part of the Jerusalem Creek Trail is closed for pedestrian bridge replacement and trail works. The closure affects the middle part of the walk between the falls and the southern loop. Visitors can still access the picnic area (and falls) as well as the southern loop (and carpark) but there is no connection between the two areas along the walking track. The closure is expected to last approximately 8 weeks.
For more information, phone the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.10am
Safety alerts: Williams Top Road closed
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. Planning has been conducted and repairs will be undertaken as soon as possible. The closure affects access to the following areas in this park:
- Lagoon Pinch picnic area
- Corker trail
- Wombat Creek campground
- Careys Peak (via Corker trail)
- Rocky Crossing walk
For more information on the closure visit the FCNSW website. The road re-opening date is not known at this stage.
Alternate access via Chichester State Forest (Allyn River Rd) may be available but is subject to flooding and varied road conditions.
For information on access to visitor sites in Barrington Tops National Park contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 3.50pm to Mon 2 Oct 2023, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 3.57pm
Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Thursday 1 June 2023 to Saturday 30 September 2023 for the winter seasonal closure:
- Barrington trail - south
- Barrington trail - central
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
- Tugalow trail
Vehicle access to Junction Pools and Little Murray 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 Wed 31 May 2023, 10.37am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 11.29am
Closed areas: Trail Closure - Sleepy Hollow Trail - Copeland Tops SCA
Sleepy Hollow Trail will be closed until Friday 30 July 2023, weather permitting, to allow landslip repair works to take place. There will be no vehicle or visitor access to Sleepy Hollow Trail during this time. The Trail will be opened as soon as the works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 27 Apr 2023, 8.48am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.59am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in the following areas from Saturday 6 May 2023 to Saturday 20 May 2023:
- Towarri National Park
- Wallabadah Nature Reserve
- Woolooma National Park
- Crawney Pass National Park
- Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve
- Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- Barrington Tops Natiuonal Park an State Conservation Area
- Currucabundi Group (Curracabundi National Park and State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area and Camels Hump Nature Reserve).
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Kathambhul Nature Reserve.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at authorised public entrances 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 Barrington Tops NPWS area office for more information on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 4.32pm to Mon 26 Jun 2023, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.44am
Closed areas: Trail closures due to maintenance
The following areas are closed to the public from Wednesday 22 May to Friday 26 June due to maintenance works:
- Bunyip Trail
- Cedar Road
- Timberlea Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Bulga NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 11.52am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 12.20pm
Closed parks: Area Closed for Aerial Shooting Pest Control Operation
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct an aerial pest animal control operation (aerial shooting) from 5th June to 9th June 2023 in:
- Minimbah Nature Reserve
- Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve
- Regatta Island Nature Reserve
- Wallis Island Nature Reserve
- Yahoo Island Nature Reserve
The operation will also include some adjoining NSW Crown Land and Mid Coast Council managed land where consent has been provided.
The program will primarily target feral deer as part of a state-wide conservation program and to address biosecurity obligations. The program aims to reduce the significant impact feral deer have on threatened species and to reduce the economic and public safety impacts on neighbouring properties and members of the public.
The operational area will be CLOSED to all visitors when aerial shooting is underway.
Warning closure signs will be placed at relevant visitor entry points. Please do not enter closed areas during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS local office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sat 22 Apr 2023, 9.08am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 7.52pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, GhinDoo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Talawahl State Conservation Area, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve from 6th May 2023 to 14th May 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.48pm
Safety alerts: Wallingat campgound access
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 6.44pm
Closed areas: Little River trail closed due to storm damage
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 30 Sep 2022, 5.01pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 20 May 2023, 8.59am
Closed areas: Gummi Falls campground closed for upgrade
May 2023 Update: Works are progressing well with the current weather conditions. New toilet facilities have been installed, the re-modelling of the campground is well underway. The picnic and parking area is also progressing well.
Gummi Falls campground is currently closed for upgrades - the length of this closure is very weather dependent.
This closure also means there is no vehicle access to Bullock Brush, Tugalow and Thunderbolts (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road) trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 18 May 2023, 11.59am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 28 May 2023, 9.15am
Closed areas: Link Trail - closed to all visitors for essential works
Link Trail between Gloucester Tops (Kerripit Rd carpark) and Wombat Creek campground will be closed to all visitors from Monday 22nd May 2023 for up to 3 weeks - weather dependant - to allow NPWS contractors to undertake essential trailside vegetation management.
Wombat Creek campground remains open during this period with visitors still able to access it from either Lagoon Pinch / The Corker or Barrington Trail / Junction Pools.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. NPWS apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 11.22am to Tue 14 Nov 2023, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 May 2023, 10.08am
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in
- Koreelah National Park
- Tooloom Naional Park
- Yabbra National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Nymboida National Park
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve
- Ramornie National Park
- Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
- Bindarri National Park
- Cascade National Park
- Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- New England National Park
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park.
from 14/05/2023 to 14/11/2023
Aerial baiting is scheduled for 14/05/2023 to 28/05/2023
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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 on-
Richmond River – 02 6627 0200
Clarence – 02 6641 1500
Coffs Coast – 02 6652 0900
Hastings Macleay – 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 7.55am to Sun 4 Jun 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 7.31am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Mount Royal National Park from 6th May 2023 to 14th May 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at authorised public entrances 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 Bulga NPWS office for more information on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 9.37am
Closed parks: Reserves closed due to severe weather event
Update April 2023: Contractors have commenced work on the landslips in The Glen NR, with the bridge/culvert works to follow. The Glen Nature Reserve remains closed to all visitors due to a number of failed bridges/culverts.
A number of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves are closed until further notice due to damage from severe weather event. These include:
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Berrico Nature Reserve
Landslips, collapsed bridges and culverts and hazardous trees have been reported across many areas. For your safety, please avoid these reserves until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 25 Jul 2022, 10.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 9.04am
Closed areas: Cockerawombeeba Road and trail closed for repairs
Cockerawombeeba Road and trail are closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.
There is no access from Plateau Beech campground south, through to Forbes River Road.
The road will re-open once the Forestry Corporation completes repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 14 Feb 2023, 3.49pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 9.01am
Closed areas: Upper Avon Road closed due to severe weather event
Update Feb 2023: Contractors have completed work on the landslips in Berrico NR, with the bridge/culvert works to follow. Upper Avon Road in Berrico Nature Reserve is currently closed to all vehicles between Berrico Road and Berrico Creek Road. This is due to the failure of an old log culverts and bridges.
A number of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves have closures to vehicles due to damage from severe weather events. These include:
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- The Glen Nature Reserve
Landslips, collapsed bridges and culverts and hazardous trees have been reported across many areas. For your safety, please avoid these reserves until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Apr 2023, 7.48am
Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground closed
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Sat 1 Oct 2022, 12.41pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.49am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to weather damage
The following areas are closed from 1 October 2022 due to damage caused by ongoing weather events:
- Wilsons 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 Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 3.04pm
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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