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Last reviewed: Wed 6 September 2023, 9.41am
Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Sep 2023, 9.41am.
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
Applies from Fri 7 Jul 2023, 10.02am to Sun 1 Oct 2023, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 3.05pm
The Ruins beach amenities block is temporarily closed from Monday 30 January 2023 due to construction works. Please avoid the construction zone and use the northern track from the picnic area carpark.
The main amenities block is still open for use.
For further information please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 12 Sep 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 2.41pm
There is a fire in this park called Bee Box 1 . 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 Thu 14 Sep 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 2.35pm
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 14/09/2023. The fire is called Trevor Tops South HR. 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 18 Sep 2023, 5.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 2.20pm
There is a fire in this park called CYPRESS TRAIL. 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 Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 4.02pm
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 21 Sep 2023, 10.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 12.23pm
The Williams River section of this park is closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Allyn River Road.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 4.09pm to Fri 22 Sep 2023, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Sep 2023, 2.19pm
Works have progressed well with the current weather conditions. New toilet facilities have been installed and completed.
Gummi Falls campground is currently closed, but will open on Friday afternoon, 22nd September.
This closure also means there is no vehicle access to Bullock Brush, Tugalow and Thunderbolts (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road) trails until Friday 22nd September.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.00pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.12pm
A park fire ban is in place in Selected Day Use and Campgrounds in theses park due to current conditions and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
Affected campgrounds picnic area Include:
Bulagaranda
Halls Peak Day Use and Campground
Long Point Day Use and Campground
Budds Mare Day Use and Campground
Riverside Day Use and Campground
Youdale Hut Day Use and Campground
Jacky Barker Day Use and Campground
Green Gully Track
Mooraback Day Use and Campground
For further details contact our local offices at Armidale on 02 6738 9100 or Walcha on 02 6777 4700.
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 11.00am
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage. You will need to follow the detour on the Mungo Track at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to rejoin the Mungo Track route.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Sun 17 Sep 2023, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 10.59am
Sandy Point trail is closed to non-authorised vehicles until further notice due to vandalism. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 12 Sep 2023, 2.18pm to Fri 22 Sep 2023, 5.18pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Sep 2023, 5.12pm
Parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning Wednesday 13 to Friday 22 September 2023. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called H Block HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 4.56pm
There is a fire in this park called West Shoal Bay HR. The fire is west of Government Road and east of Anna Bay Boreline. Visitors should avoid this area.
Tomaree Coastal Walk remains open.
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 Wed 6 Sep 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Sep 2023, 10.12am
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 06/09/2023. The fire is called Harwoods SFAZ. 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 4 Sep 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 1.08pm
There is a fire in this park called Bee Box 1 HR. 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 19 Sep 2023, 9.00am to Thu 28 Sep 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Aug 2023, 2.03pm
Edwards Swamp complex (including Edwards Swamp Walking Track) Barrington Tops National Park is closed for ground pest control operation.
Edwards Swamp, Barrington Tops National Park is closed 9am, Wednesday 20 September to 5pm, Thursday 28 September 2023 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Gloucester Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 9.12am
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. Planning has been conducted and repairs will be undertaken as soon as possible. The closure affects access to the following areas in this park:
For more information on the closure visit the FCNSW website. The road re-opening date is not known at this stage.
Alternate access via Chichester State Forest (Allyn River Rd) may be available but is subject to flooding and varied road conditions.
For information on access to visitor sites in Barrington Tops National Park contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Centre on 02 4992 2212.
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Applies from Mon 10 Jul 2023, 8.57am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Aug 2023, 10.41am
Jarrah Road off Booral Road is closed until further notice for the demolition of a flood-affected bridge and installation of a new bridge.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Aug 2023, 11.44am
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 9.14am
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 9.00am to Tue 14 May 2024, 2.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jul 2023, 11.17am
Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area from Monday 8 May 2023 until further notice.
This track has a highly unstable landslip.
Walkers should not use this track under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 2 Aug 2021, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 11.18am
The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 7 May 2021, 8.50am to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 8.51am
Sunnyside campground is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Aug 2023, 8.47am
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. 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 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Aug 2023, 7.51am
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Sep 2023, 9.27am
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 14 Dec 2021, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 4.04pm
Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
Box Beach Access Road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance.
For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay office on 02 4984 8200.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/ghindooee-national-park/local-alerts
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