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Applies from Mon 17 Dec 2018, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Dec 2018, 11.46am
Closed areas: Polblue campground closed due to tree management works
Polblue campground is closed from Tuesday morning 18 December 2018 to Wednesday afternoon 19 December 2018 due to tree maintenance works. Please note, Horse Swamp and Devils Hole camgrounds remain open during this time.
NPWS apologies for any inconvenience caused. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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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 Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Nov 2018, 2.37pm
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 the Chittick property, 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 12 Jun 2018, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Nov 2018, 3.44pm
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.
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 Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Nov 2018, 4.04pm
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 30 Nov 2018, 9.14am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Barrington Tops
NPWS are conducting a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Barrington Tops National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area from Tuesday 30 October 2018. The program will continue for the next 6 months.
For further information, contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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