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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 9.06pm
Fires - Advice: DONNYBROOK FIRETRAIL, BACK CREEK
There is a fire in this park called DONNYBROOK FIRETRAIL, BACK CREEK. 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 Tue 1 Sep 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 6.46pm
Fires - Advice: Pantons Fire
There is a fire in this park called Pantons Fire. 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 Mon 31 Aug 2026, 7.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 5.37pm
Fires - Advice: BILLIRIMBA RD, ROCKY RIVER
There is a fire in this park called BILLIRIMBA RD, ROCKY RIVER. 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 Sun 6 Sep 2026, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 5.19pm
Fires - Advice: Bear Hill Fire
There is a fire in this park called Bear Hill Fire. 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 Sat 12 Sep 2026, 9.31am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 8.03am
Safety alerts: Bushfire near Spirabo Forest Way - Smoke Hazard
Bushfire near Spirabo Forest Way - Smoke hazard and operating fire crews
The BILLIRIMBA RD FIRE is active in Washpool National Park and Forest Land State Forest.
Spirabo Forest Way remains open, however NPWS encourages visitors to use alternate routes if possible.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Billyrimba RD Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the Rural Fire Service website
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Applies from Mon 14 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 8.03am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
- Four Bull Hut
- Billyrimba Falls
- Billyrimba Trail Lookout
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Billyrimba RD Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the Rural Fire Service website
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Applies from Sun 6 Sep 2026, 8.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 8.04am
Closed parks: Guy Fawkes National Park closed - fire
The majority of Guy Fawkes National Park is closed due to fire activity. Ebor Falls remains open
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Applies from Fri 21 Aug 2026, 11.10am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 11.20am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 17th August 2026 to Thursday 31st December 2026.The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place Susan Island Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS Clarence Area office for more information on 66 411 500.
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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.51pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 8.29am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road temporary closure
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road will be closed until approximately 18 September due to wet conditions and roadworks.
Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.
Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore closed during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 11.07am
Closed areas: Horse riding trails closed for safety
Due to ongoing safety and welfare issues surrounding accessibility and water supply the Dthinna Dthinnawan horse riding trails remain closed until further notice.
NPWS are working to address the issues, and will reopen the horse riding trails as soon as it is safe to do so. For further information contact the NPWS Barwon Area Office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 27 Aug 2025, 8.02am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 8.00am
Other incidents: Yabbra NP - Road conditions
South Yabbra Road runs South from Clarence Way providing visitors with an 18km rainforest road experience to the heart of Yabbra National Park. South Yabbra Road is generally suitable for AWD or 4WD vehicles in dry weather conditions and is a no through road (visitors need to return along South Yabbra Road). From the end of South Yabbra Road visitors can walk or cycle along the adjacent management trails to explore further. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, Pocupar Road, Bald Knob Road and South Haystack Feeder are management trails where public vehicle access is not permitted. These management trails are periodically closed to visitors for road maintenance or pest management operations with closures notified on NPWS website.
Sheas Hut Road provides public vehicle access for a further 10 km however is in poor condition and not promoted.
There are frequent tree falls along these roads and visitors are advised to avoid during wet weather events or strong winds. For further information contact the Kyogle NPWS office on (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 6.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.42am
Safety alerts: Construction Works Along Bike Trails
Please be advised scheduled construction works will be underway along the bike trails in Currys Gap State Conservation Area from 25 May 2026 to 30 September 2026.
Work hours are :
- Mon-Fri: 6:00am to 6:00pm
- Saturdays: 6:00am to 1:00pm
The park will remain open during this time, however please adhere to all signs and directions from contractors and workers onsite. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 8.44am
Closed areas: Lavender Vale Homestead Closed for Bookings
Due to maintenance, the Lavender Vale Homestead at Kwiambal National Park will be closed to bookings for the foreseeable future. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Please note Lavender Vale Cottage has remained open and is available for bookings. Please visit: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/lavender-vale-cottage
For more information contact the local office at (02) 6739 0700 or npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Aug 2026, 9.14am
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 8.59am
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 11.09am
Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 09 March 2027.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.41am
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.42am
Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed
The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2025, 10.34am to Fri 31 Dec 9999, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 8.32am
Closed parks: Kwiambal CCA Zone 1 - Closed for Public Access
As per the Plan Of Management, Kwiambal NP CCA Zone 1 is closed to public access. This reserve is only accessible via private property and is exempt from public access. This reserve is separate from Kwiambal National Park, which is accessible to the public.
For more information on the Kwiambal NP CCA Zone 1 Plan of Management please see: Kwiambal NP CCAZ Plan Of Management
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.42am
Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.42am
Safety alerts: Speed limits within park
Vehicle access in Boonoo Boonoo NP is restricted to a maximum of 40km/h throughout the park, and some areas with shared pedestrian access are restricted to 10km/h. Gravel roads can become slippery at times, particularly in wet weather, so please exercise caution and adhere to the sign-posted limits.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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