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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2020, 10.08am
Closed areas: Tapin Tops National Park bushfire impact
Walking tracks within the reserve (Potaroo Falls Rainforest circuit, Red Cedar walk and Rowleys Rock) are closed and will reopen once dangerous tree works are complete and tree assessments finalised.
Dingo Tops rest area is open now for day use although there are currently no toilet facilities.
All public roads and trails are open through the reserve.
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Applies from Thu 16 Apr 2020, 4.51pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2020, 3.15pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to fire
This park is closed due to bushfire damage. Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Monitor this website for updates on closures.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2020, 1.43pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 4.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Karamea Homestead
Karamea Homestead in Curracabundi National Park is closed from Tuesday 7 April to Tuesday 30 June 2020 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible, however, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 5.32pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 2.05pm
Closed areas: Campground and picnic area closures
All campgrounds and associated picnic areas in this park are closed until 1 June 2020. If you would like to stay at a campground after 1 June you’ll need to revisit this webpage and make a booking. From 1 June, all campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.23pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 9.24am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2020, 9.41am
Closed areas: Polblue campground closed
Polblue campground is closed until 1 June 2020. If you would like to stay at a campground after 1 June you’ll need to revisit this webpage and make a booking. From 1 June, all campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 12.38pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 3.34pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted - East Kunderang Homestead and Green Gully track closed
Campgrounds, East Kunderang Homestead and Green Gully track are closed to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. If you would like to stay here after 1 June you’ll need to revisit this webpage and make a booking. From 1 June, all campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit. . Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.59pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 2.42pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted
Camping, including caravans and motorhomes, is not permissible in this national park until 1 June 2020. If you would like to stay at a campground or cabin after 1 June you’ll need to revisit this webpage and make a booking. From 1 June, all campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 9.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2020, 4.11pm
Other planned events: Post fire relief program - ongoing 1080 aerial and ground baiting program underway
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial and ground baiting program using meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison, for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is happening between Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday 30 September 2020 in Ben Halls Gap National Park and nature reserve.
There will be signs at all baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2020, 1.47pm
Closed areas: Tracks and trails - post fire safety risk
The Cliff Face walking track is closed due to post fire tree danger. Brush Turkey walking track is open. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300. Alternatively call the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2020, 9.58am
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 Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.18pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 4.20pm
Closed areas: Majority of Werrikimbe National Park closed - bushfire damage
The majority of Werrikimbe National Park and State Conservation Area are closed due to bushfire damage.
- Mooraback picnic area is open
- Cobcroft picnic area and walking track are due to open on Saturday 30 May 2020
- Hastings Forest Way touring route is closed
- Brushy Mountain and Plateau Beech campgrounds, picnic aeas and walking tracks are closed.
- Racecourse and Coachwood trails are closed
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.39pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 1.30pm
Closed areas: Campground closed
Maxwells Flat is closed to camping until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 3.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.47pm
Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park
Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage. Hastings Forest Way is also closed due to extensive damage during recent bushfires in the area.
Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2020, 8.21am
Safety alerts: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting operation
An aerial and ground baiting operation will take place in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area, Wallabadah Nature Reserve, Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park, Crawney Pass National Park, Curracabundi National Park and State Conservation Area, Mernot Nature Reserve, Monkeycot Nature Reserve and Watchimbark Nature Reserve from Tuesday 31 March to Wednesday 30 September 2020. Meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison will be used. The program is for the control of wild dog and foxes. Baiting locations are identified by signs.
Please remember that domestic pests are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 more information, contact the local NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2020, 1.54pm
Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves - Hastings Macleay area
This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Tuesday 30 June 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2020, 5.39pm
Other planned events: Trails closed to vehicles due to unsafe trail conditions
The following trails are closed in this park until further notice, due to unsafe trail conditions:
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail
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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