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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2019, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2019, 10.55am
Hazard reduction burns: NPWS HR Brayshaw
There is a fire in this park called NPWS HR Brayshaw. 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 Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Feb 2019, 2.00pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is running a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park, from Sunday 11 November 2018 until Saturday 11 May 2019. For further information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Tue 18 Dec 2018, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jan 2019, 3.00pm
Closed areas: Wollomombi Falls main lookout closed
The main viewing platform at Wollomombi Falls visitor area has identified structural deterioration. It will be closed until repairs can be completed and the structure has been certified as safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 27 Sep 2018, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Nov 2018, 9.14am
Other planned events: Trails closed to vehicles due to unsafe trail conditions
Some trails are closed in this park until further notice due to unsafe trail conditions. The affected trails include:
- Barrington trail closed to vehicles south of the junction with Junction Pools trail
- Tugalow trail closed
- Thunderbolts trail closed
There is alternative access to Gummi Falls campground via Bullocks Brush trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jun 2018, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2019, 9.14am
Closed areas: Gloucester Falls lookout closed for upgrade
Gloucester Falls lookout is closed due to a major upgrade. The site is closed to visitors to allow these works to be completed safely. This project has unfortunately taken longer than expected due to unforeseen site issues. NPWS apologies for any inconvenience caused and is working on opening the new facility as soon as possible.
Access to the following areas from Gloucester Tops is still open:
- Andrew Laurie lookout
- the Antarctic Beech forest walk
- the River walk
- Gloucester Tops picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Dec 2018, 1.10pm
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has 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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Applies from Mon 8 May 2017, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2019, 12.20pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Barrington Tops
From Monday 18 March 2019, NSW National Parks is conducting a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Barrington Tops National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area. The program will continue for 6 months.
For further information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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