Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 8 November 2021, 3.33pm
Applies from Thu 7 Oct 2021, 5.08pm
to Sun 10 Apr 2022, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 8 Nov 2021, 3.33pm.
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial and ground baiting pest management program in this park from Monday 11 October 2021 to Sunday 10 April 2022.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products and CPE (ejectors) containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 7 Dec 2021, 4.11pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Dec 2021, 4.22pm
Closed areas: Campground and Road Closure - Maxwells Flat Campground and Causeway Rd within Cottan Bimbang NP
The following areas within Cottan Bimbang NP are closed from Tuesday 7th Dec to Friday 31st Dec 2021 due to extensive and impassable road damage during recent weather events.
- Causeway Rd
- Maxwells Flat Campground
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 65 88 5555
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Applies from Thu 2 Dec 2021, 2.51pm to Sun 12 Dec 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Dec 2021, 10.36pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to road damage
Some parts of this park are closed from Thursday 2 December 2021 to 12am Sunday 12 December 2021 due to road damage. The closed areas are:
- Halls Peak campground
- Riverside campground
- Budds Mare to Riverside walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Armidale area office on 02 6738 9103 or the NPWS Walcha area office on 02 6777 4700.
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Applies from Wed 24 Nov 2021, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Dec 2021, 4.47pm
Safety alerts: Heavy rainfall may result in flooding
Please be aware widespread rain across NSW may result in rivers and creeks rising rapidly and damage to roads.
Please adhere to road and campground closures. Never drive through flooded roads and causeways.
Please check local government area websites for local road closures.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Dec 2021, 11.00am
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 either trail conditions or other ongoing projects:
- Barrington Trail south (past the Junction Pools intersection) - there is currently no public vehicle access to Mt Barrington.
- Bullock Brush trail
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 2 Sep 2021, 4.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Nov 2021, 9.05am
Closed areas: Tubrabucca Road closed
Tubrabucca Road is closed until further notice between Barrington trail (central) and Paddys Ridge trail due to multiple bridge failures.
An engineer has assessed the bridges unsafe to all traffic. We realise the importance of this road for not only visitors but also for fire and pest management. We're working towards replacing the bridges as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 7 Oct 2021, 5.08pm to Sun 10 Apr 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Nov 2021, 3.33pm
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial and ground baiting pest management program in this park from Monday 11 October 2021 to Sunday 10 April 2022.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products and CPE (ejectors) containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 2 Nov 2021, 1.52pm to Mon 31 Jan 2022, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Nov 2021, 3.11pm
Closed areas: Cockeawombeeba Road closed due to flood damage
Cockerawombeeba Road is closed due to extensive flood damage.
Repairs and maintenance are being completed by Forestry Corporation. Please check back for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 15 Oct 2021, 12.24pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Nov 2021, 5.04pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage - Hastings Macleay area
Several parks within the Hastings Macleay area are closed due to flood and storm damage. Access and camping is not permitted in closed parks.
These closures are due to widespread flooding and extensive damage to roads, bridges, campgrounds and other park facilities.
These closures are in place until 8am, Friday 31 December 2021. Some parks will remain closed for extended periods.
Applies from Mon 27 Sep 2021, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Oct 2021, 9.01am
Closed areas: Gloucester Tops and Gloucester River campground closed
Gloucester River campground and the Gloucester Tops precinct are currently closed. This is because the bridge on Gloucester Tops Road, just inside the park entry, has been deemed unsafe for traffic.
NPWS is working urgently on replacing the bridge, but it may take up to 6 months.
For further information please contact the local office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Jun 2021, 1.29pm
Other incidents: Main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau closed from Gloucester
The main access road to Barrington Tops Plateau from Gloucester has been closed by Forest Corp until further notice due to serious damage caused during the weather event before Easter.
You can only access campgrounds and visitor precincts located on the plateau from the western side via Scone. Barrington Tops Forest Road (also known as the Scone-Gloucester Road) is closed between Cobark Park and Honeysuckle picnic areas. There is no access from Gloucester to Scone on this road.
Road re-opening dates are unknown at this stage, however NSW Forestry Corporation is working on restoring the road. This media release has more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For latest traffic information, please visit the Live Traffic website. For further information call the Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jun 2021, 9.49am
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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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Nov 2020, 3.50pm
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council-managed camping area. 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 02 6538 5252.
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