Applies from Thu 26 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.44am

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire either on park or in close proximity. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Bluff River Nature Reserve
• Butterleaf National Park
• Butterleaf State Conservation Area
• Capoompeta National Park

Applies from Tue 10 Oct 2023, 8.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 1.44pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to current wildfire

This park is currently closed due to the safety risk of the ongoing fires in the park. NPWS will make an assessment when the park can be reopened due to the current public safety risk. All enquires please call NPWS Coffs Coast Area Office on 0266520900.     

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Chaelundi Flora Reserve
• Chaelundi National Park
• Chaelundi State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Oct 2023, 8.50am

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.

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 16 Oct 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 6.21pm

Closed areas: Temporary closure - Ebor Falls precinct

Ebor Falls visitor precinct in Guy Fawkes River NP will be temporarily closed from 16 October 2023, to allow for construction works of new lookouts and visitor precincts to be fast-tracked. This closure will include the Upper and Lower Falls visitor areas, the Ebor Falls Road (part only) and the Ebor Village walking track. Access to the Ebor Cemetery off Ebor Falls Road will remain open.

It is anticipated the Upper Falls precinct will reopen to the public in December 2023.

During the closure no toilet, picnic or rest stop facilities will be available at Ebor Falls. Travellers on the Waterfall Way are advised to use alternate amenities located in Ebor township or at the Ebor Sportsground.

Please do not attempt to enter these areas during the closure period, and follow the direction of any signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further 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 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.32am

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 Tue 1 Aug 2023, 6.00am to Fri 12 Jan 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 4.07pm

Safety alerts: Changed conditions on Spirabo Forest Way

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 warning listed below.

NSW Forestry Corporation are conducting operations and 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. Access to the following locations should be via Mount Spirabo Road off the New England Highway at Bolivia, or via Ten Mile Road and Cox's Road at Deepwater:

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

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