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Last reviewed: Fri 12 June 2026, 1.17pm
Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 12.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 1.17pm.
The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance and replacement of the toilet facilities from Monday 11 May to Friday 26 June 2026.
For more information, contact the Castlereagh NPWS office 6843 4000.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 24 May 2026, 12.16pm.
Roads east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park are closed to vehicle traffic from 25 May 2026 due to wet road conditions, and will reopen in September or once road conditions improve.
The closed roads are dry weather vehicle access only and are closed annually during the winter months due to prolonged wet conditions. Visitors can still access trails and visitor facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000 or the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 5.05pm
Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
Katoomba and Leura
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
Pedestrian and vehicle access to Wentworth Falls Day Use Area and car park from Falls Rd will be closed on the 16-17 June 2026 for tree work. Visitors will be able to walk in/ out from Murphy's Lane, Darwins Walk or Conservation Hut only.
Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.
Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
Applies from Tue 2 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 7.40am
Burbie Camp will be closed from Monday 15/06/26 to Friday 19/06/26 while new amenities are constructed.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.13am to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 7.23am
Gunneemooroo campground is close due to wet weather. The access road in is unsealed and is dry weather access only. Road conditions will be reassessed on Monday 15th of June.
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Applies from Fri 6 Mar 2026, 8.55am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 11.32am
Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed from 4pm Monday 6 April 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 for ground shooting program(s) for feral animal control.
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply. Call Scone office for more information on 6540 2300.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Sun 14 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 7.43am
Scheduled road works are to occur on Glenroy Trail in Wollemi State Conservation Area from Monday 1 June 2026 to Sunday 14 June 2026. Trail will remain open, however users are advised that machinery will be present and working onsite. Users are to follow all safety signs along trail.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.19am
The western section of Sandstone Caves walking track is closed due to a rockfall hazard.
The walking track along the eastern escarpment of the caves is OPEN.
Do not enter the closed section.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 12.01pm to Tue 1 Dec 2026, 12.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 12.08pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial and ground baiting is scheduled from 1 June 2026 to 1 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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 Castlereagh Area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 11 Feb 2026, 11.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 11.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 8.35am
Murrurundi Pass National Park will be closed from 5pm to 5am between Wednesday 11 February 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
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Applies from Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2.36pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 8.34am
Areas within Towarri National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Thursday 23 October 2025 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
Note: Washpools campground and picnic area will not be directly affected by these closures.
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Applies from Thu 21 May 2026, 8.24am to Mon 22 Jun 2026, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 10.39am
Areas within Towarri National Park will be closed from Monday 25 May 2026 to Monday 22 June 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
Note: Washpools campground and picnic area will not be directly affected by these closures.
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Applies from Mon 8 Jun 2026, 9.00am to Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.37am
Boonalla Aboriginal Area is closed for roadworks from Saturday 20 June to Monday 22 June 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
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Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 25 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 2.49pm
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Monday 1 June 2026 to the afternoon of Friday 25 September 2026 for the winter seasonal closure:
Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls 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 Mon 18 May 2026, 7.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 6.40pm
Roadworks will be underway on Commission Road and Hunter Main Trail (between King's Cross Junction to Three Ways Junction) from Monday 18 May to Tuesday 30 June 2026.
The trails will be subjected to partial and temporary closures during this period. Access to Sheepskin Hut and Appletree Aboriginal Area may be periodically impacted.
The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
For further information contact the NPWS Bulga office on (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 12 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 6.42pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a one-off ground baiting program from 18 May 2026 to 30 June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Wollemi National Park (in Jerrys Plains / Appletree Flat area) and Manobalai Nature Reserve.
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 Bulga NPWS office for more information on (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 9.56am to Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 7.58am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program in Belford National Park and Tiraki Nature Reserve from Monday 11th May – Monday 22nd June 2026.
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 local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 8.03am
The Tara Cave viewing platform is currently closed for repair.
The remainder of the walk remains open to the viewing platform. The Old Woolshed Picnic Area remains open for use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Information Centre on 6825 4364.
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 10.40am to Sun 14 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 7.38am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 2 May to 16 May 2026 in the following reserves:
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 entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. 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 NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 16 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 8.37am
The Gloucester Tops section of Barrington Tops National Park will be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply.
This closure does not directly effect Gloucester River campground and all walking tracks / picnic facilities at Gloucester Tops will remain open during daylight hours when an operation is happening.
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Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 11.57am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 7.38am
Feral horses move through this campground and along the adjacent walking track day and night. Campers at Polblue campground should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300 or NPWS Scone on 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.22am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 7.49am
Some parts of this park are closed from Thursday 29th May 2025 until further notice due to severe weather damage. The closed areas are:
Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Jun 2026, 8.05am
Williams Top Rd (in Chichester State Forest) has been reopened, allowing vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (start of the Corker Trail). However, 4WD is recommended in wet conditions due to slippery surfaces. Drivers should be experienced and well prepared as mobile coverage in the area is limited.
For more information contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.48pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.31pm
Maynggu Ganai Historic Site consist of three separate management precincts - locally referred to as the Government House Block, the Military Barracks Block and the Well Block. Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) undertakes regular and ongoing weed spraying operations across these three areas. These weed management works include (but are not limited too) spraying of all of the boundary and timber bollard fence lines and internal walking track routes with Roundup Biactive and Associate (being glyphosate and metsulfuron chemical products respectively). These works are conducted in order to; control exotic grasses and environmental weeds, assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and improve the aesthetics of the site. In addition, NPWS staff then treat other emerging weeds on a cases by case basis, such as St Johns Wort using Grazon Extra.
For further information regarding this activity please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at either Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or Bathurst on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Jun 2026, 8.05am
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 Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 8.20pm
Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them.
For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 8.37am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/coolah-tops-national-park/local-alerts
Coolah Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations. The eastern end of the park is regularly closed during wet weather due to slippery road conditions.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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