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Applies from Thu 14 Jun 2018, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jun 2018, 3.06pm
Safety alerts: Roads slippery on the Barrington Tops
Following recent roadworks and subsequent wet weather, the roads on the Barrington Tops - in particular Tubrabucca Road and Barrington Tops Forest Road (Scone - Gloucester Road) - have become slippery. While these roads remain open, please use extreme care when driving. Motorists are advised to avoid using Tubrabucca Road.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jun 2018, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Jun 2018, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Gloucester Falls lookout closed for upgrade
Gloucester Falls lookout will be closed from Thursday 14 June 2018 due to a major upgrade. The site will remain closed for at least a month (weather dependent) to allow these works to be completed safely.
Access to the following areas from Gloucester Tops are 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 contact 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 Fri 1 Jun 2018, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jun 2018, 12.33pm
Closed areas: Annual winter closure of 4WD trails on Barrington Tops
4WD trails on Barrington Tops will be closed to all vehicles from 1 June 2018 to 1 October 2018 for annual seasonal closure. The closed trails are:
- Barrington trail (south and central)
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail
Trail closures mean there is no vehicle access to the following campgrounds during this period:
- Little Murray
- Junction Pools
- Gummi Falls
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on (02) 6545 1128 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Mon 7 May 2018, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 May 2018, 10.53am
Other planned events: 1080 aerial baiting for wild dogs
NPWS, in conjunction with Local Land Services (LLS), will be conducting 1080 aerial baiting for wild dogs. The baiting will take place from Monday 14 until Monday 21 May 2018 in the following parks:
- Barrington Tops National Park
- Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
- Towarri National Park
- Ben Halls Gap National Park
- Curracabundi National Park
- Curracabundi National Park
- Camerons Gorge State Conservation Area
- Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah National park
- Woolooma National park
- Brushy Hill Nature Reserve
For further information, contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on (02) 6545 1128.
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Applies from Thu 26 Apr 2018, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 May 2018, 1.50pm
Other planned events: FoxTAP 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program - Barrington Tops
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting 1080 baiting for foxes and wild dogs, as part of our FoxTAP program, on the plateau south of Barrington Tops Forest Road. The baiting program will begin on Monday 30 April 2018, and will run for 3 weeks. For further information call the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Sun 20 May 2018, 3.19pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and Chittick
From Friday 10 November 2017, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a 6-month 1080 baiting program for wild dogs in Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and the 'Chittick' property. For further information please contact the NPWS Scone area office on (02) 6545 1128.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Dec 2017, 8.41am
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 Fri 22 Sep 2017, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Oct 2017, 4.10pm
Closed areas: No vehicle access to Mount Barrington
There is no vehicle access to the final 5km of Barrington trail, beyond the Junction Pools turn, due to safety issues caused by deteriorating trail conditions. Visitors can still access Junction Pools and Little Murray campgrounds. Visitors can also access Mount Barrington 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) 6545 1128 or the Gloucester Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6538 5252. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2017, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jun 2018, 3.08pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Barrington Tops
NPWS are conducting a 1080 baiting program for wild dogs in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for the next 6 months starting from 15 March 2018. For further information please contact either the NPWS Gloucester office on (02) 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone office on (02) 6545 1128.
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