Applies from Wed 26 Apr 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 10.31am

Closed areas: Changed conditions and closures on roads to Four Bull Hut

Access to visitor facilities, campgrounds and walking tracks in the south of Washpool NP, accessible from the Gwydir Highway between Glen Innes and Grafton, is open and not impacted by the closures listed below.

Due to recent flood damage Mt Spirabo Road, leading into the north-western section of Washpool NP from the New England Highway at Bolivia, is undergoing significant roadworks to repair damage. Access to Four Bull Hut is still possible, but a high-clearance 4WD is required, and horse-floats should not be taken along this road. Please follow any directions from signage, contractors or staff when driving this road, and be aware that conditions can become slippery during and following rain.

Due to NSW Forestry Corporation operations access to the northern end of Spirabo Forest Way is closed to traffic traveling in both directions until 1 January 2024, with no access to Washpool NP via Scrub Road out of Tenterfield.

Due to these road conditions and closures, the following locations in the north-west of Washpool NP are closed: 

• Washpool horse riding trails
• Billyrimba Falls and lookout
• Spirabo Forest Way drive through Capoompeta and Washpool NPs

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 4 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Capoompeta National Park
• Washpool Flora Reserve
• Washpool National Park
  • Four Bull Hut
  • Washpool horse riding trails
• Washpool State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 8.00am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 3.09pm

Safety alerts: Roadworks on Coachwood Drive

Roadworks are being conducted on Coachwood Drive, the primary access road into visitor areas of Washpool NP. The park and visitor areas remain open during these works, but please follow any directions from signage, contractors and staff, and minor delays may occur throughout these works.

For more information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Washpool National Park
  • Bellbird campground
  • Coachwood picnic area
  • Coachwood Pool lookout
  • Coombadjha campground
  • Coombadjha nature stroll
  • Washpool walking track

Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 10.54am

Closed areas: Road closure

Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.

The 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.

Please note:

• 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 Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Washpool National Park

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

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Chaelundi National Park
• Chaelundi State Conservation Area
• Nymboida National Park

Applies from Mon 6 Dec 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 9.14am

Safety alerts: Ugly Corner Falls track damage

Ugly Corner Falls walking track is damaged due to flooding. Surfaces may be uneven due to erosion.

Please follow all signage and don't enter areas that are fenced off. After heavy rainfall creek levels can change rapidly. It is unsafe to swim or attempt to cross rivers that are flooded.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Torrington State Conservation Area
  • Ugly Corner Falls walking track

Applies from Mon 29 Nov 2021, 8.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 9.32am

Safety alerts: Changed conditions due to ongoing unpredictable flooding

The Guy Fawkes River catchment area is at risk of unpredictable flooding, which can occur without warning.

This includes Bicentennial National trail, the overnight wilderness walk, and any other travel along the river corridors.

It is strongly advisable to delay visiting until conditions are more favourable, unless well prepared.

Flooding can leave walkers and horse riders stranded for extended periods. This is a remote location with no roads or mobile phone reception. Ensure you are well prepared for unforeseen extended isolation. Carry extra food and have a communication plan in place with friends or family. Helicopter evacuation is the only safe retrieval method in most of the reserve.

In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Guy Fawkes River National Park

Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 8.00am to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.06am

Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th April to 31st July 2023 on the following reserves:

• Bald Rock National Park
• Barool National Park
• Basket Swamp National Park
• Bluff River Nature Reserve
• Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
• Butterleaf National Park
• Capoompeta National Park
• Cataract National Park
• Cathedral Rock National Park
• Crooked Creek National Park
• Donnybrook Nature Reserve
• Gibraltar Range National Park
• Guy Fawkes River National Park
• Kings Plains National Park
• Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
• Kwiambal National Park
• Mann River Nature Reserve
• Maryland National Park
• Nullamanna National Park
• Nymboida National Park
• Severn River Nature Reserve
• Torrington State Conservation Area
• Warra National Park
• Washpool National Park

The operations will use a combination of manufactured and meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 19 parks and 49 locations nearby. Show list

• Barool National Park
• Bluff River Nature Reserve
• Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
• Butterleaf National Park
• Butterleaf State Conservation Area
• Capoompeta National Park
• Gibraltar Range National Park
  • Anvil Rock walking track
  • Boundary Falls campground and picnic area
  • Boundary Falls lookout
  • Dandahra Crags walking track
  • Dandahra Falls walking track
  • Dandahra picnic area
  • Duffer Falls walking track
  • Forest walking track - Gibraltar National Park
  • Gibraltar House
  • Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk
  • Junction Spur walking track
  • Little Dandahra Creek walking track
  • Lyrebird Falls lookout
  • Lyrebird Falls walking track
  • Mulligans campground and picnic area
  • Murrumbooee Cascades walking track
  • Platypus picnic area
  • Raspberry lookout
  • The Needles walking track
  • Tree Fern Forest walking track
• Guy Fawkes River Flora Reserve
• Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Chaelundi campground
  • Chaelundi Falls lookout
  • Ebor Falls
  • Escarpment walk
  • Lucifers Thumb lookout
  • Misty Creek lookout
  • Spring Gully picnic area
  • Wurrang lookout
• Guy Fawkes River State Conservation Area
  • Dalmorton campground
• Mann River Nature Reserve
  • Mann River campground and picnic area
  • Tommys Rock lookout and walking track
• Nymboida National Park
  • Nymboida River campground
• Nymboida State Conservation Area
• Oakwood Flora Reserve
• Torrington State Conservation Area
  • Blatherarm campground and picnic area
  • Mystery Face picnic area
  • Mystery Face walking track
  • Nomads picnic area
  • Thunderbolts lookout walking track
  • Ugly Corner Falls walking track
• Warra National Park
• Washpool Flora Reserve
• Washpool National Park
  • Bellbird campground
  • Coachwood picnic area
  • Coachwood Pool lookout
  • Coombadjha campground
  • Coombadjha nature stroll
  • Four Bull Hut
  • Granite lookout
  • Granite picnic area
  • Granite walking track
  • Washpool horse riding trails
  • Washpool walking track
• Washpool State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 31 Oct 2022, 7.00am to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 11.07am

Closed areas: Upper Ebor Falls closed for construction

The Upper Ebor Falls precinct is closed from November 2022 until August 2023 (subject to change) to allow NPWS to rebuild facilities lost in the 2019/2020 bushfires, including a new viewing platform. During this time there will be no access to the following areas:

• Upper Ebor Falls picnic area
• Upper Ebor Falls lookout
• Public toilets at Upper Ebor Falls
• Walking track between Upper and Lower Ebor Falls picnic areas
• Ebor Village walking track

The Lower Ebor Falls picnic area and toilets will remain open, with limited views of Ebor Falls.

Additional public toilets are located on the eastern side of  Waterfall Way at  Ebor Sports ground.

Please do not enter construction areas and follow all signage or directions from staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Ebor Falls

Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm to Tue 19 Dec 2023, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 11.50am

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety and is expected to re-open for the Xmas school holidays (ie 20 December 2023).

Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.

For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Chaelundi National Park
  • Doon Goonge campground

Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2020, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.18am

Other incidents: Long Point or The Green campgrounds - Booking info

If you plan to stay at Long Point or The Green camping areas in Warra 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 Long Point and The Green camping areas.

Read more about COVID safe camping here.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Warra National Park