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Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 5.00pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 6.00pm
Safety alerts: A Park Fire Ban is in place for Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area, Jacky Barkers, Muluerindie, The Green Gully Track and Youdales areas, due to current conditions
A park fire ban is in place for Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area (Mt Yarrowyck), Jacky Barkers (in Nowendoc National Park), Muluerindie (in Warrabah National Park), The Green Gully Track and Youdales day use and camping areas (in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park) and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket).
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
For further information, contact the Armidale office on (02) 6738 9100 or Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Nov 2023, 8.55am
Safety alerts: Williams Top Road closed
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. The closure affects access to the following areas in this park:
- Lagoon Pinch picnic area
- Williams Top picnic area
- Upper Rocky Crossing Walk
- Corker trail (Wombat Creek / Black Swamp campground, Careys Peak)
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 Sun 1 Oct 2023, 3.58pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 3.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Oct 2023, 4.00pm
Fire bans: Wollemi-Yengo Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 5 Oct 2023, 9.48am to Thu 29 Feb 2024, 9.49am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 4.28pm
Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
Most of the public-accessible 4WD trails in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area have now re-opened, after the annual season closure period.
However, the following 4WD trails remain closed, due to trail conditions:
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
- Barrington Trail south past the Junction Pools Trail
This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Barrington Tops plateau campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise the trail while it is closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 10.00am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 12.39pm
Closed areas: Stewart and Lloyds campground closed
Stewart and Lloyds campground is closed from Tuesday 3 October to Thursday 30 November 2023 for wildlife management. Do not enter the area during this closure. Fines apply.
For more information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sun 17 Sep 2023, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 7.31pm
Closed areas: Sandy Point trail closed
Sandy Point trail is closed to non-authorised vehicles until further notice due to vandalism.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 6.33pm
Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.
You'll need to follow the detour on Mungo track at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join Mungo track route.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 2.51pm
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 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 10.39am
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 Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 8.51am
Closed areas: Sunnyside campground closed due to flood damage
Sunnyside campground is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 3.04pm
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 10.37am
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 Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 9.07am
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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