Applies from Tue 15 Jun 2021, 12.00pm to Fri 3 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jul 2021, 9.49am

Other incidents: Fire trails closed

Carpet Snake and Duck Creek fire trails are currently closed to public access due to damage from recent wet weather.

NPWS is monitoring the conditions and will reopen the trails as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office 02 6739 0700.

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• Torrington State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 21 Jul 2021, 12.09pm to Fri 6 Aug 2021, 12.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jul 2021, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground is closed temporarily for maintenance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Chaelundi National Park
  • Doon Goonge campground

Applies from Fri 2 Jul 2021, 9.00am to Fri 6 Aug 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jul 2021, 9.18am

Closed parks: Park closed due to flood damage

Warra National Park park is closed until Friday 6 August 2021 due to flood damage and continual poor weather.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Warra National Park

Applies from Tue 6 Jul 2021, 9.24am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jul 2021, 11.17am

Closed areas: Picnic area and walking track closed

Woolgoolga Creek picnic area and Falls walking track are closed due to significant flood damage on Woolgoolga Creek road. A section of the road has been washed away.

For further information, please contact NPWS Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900.

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• Sherwood Nature Reserve
  • Falls walking track
  • Woolgoolga Creek picnic area

Applies from Fri 9 Jul 2021, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Jul 2021, 4.29pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), in conjunction with Wongwibinda Wild Dog Association and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, will be conducting an emergency ground baiting program for the control of wild dogs.

The operations will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Friday 9 July 2021 to Friday 30 July 2021 in the Bees Nest trail area in the western region of Guy Fawkes River NP.

All baiting locations will be signposted.

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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information, call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area on 02 6739 0700.

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• Guy Fawkes River National Park

Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 8.58am to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 3.38pm

Safety alerts: Degraded road conditions

Due to recent weather events, the condition of access roads to this park may be degraded. Please be cautious and drive to the conditions.

For further information contact the local office on 02 6739 0700. 

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• Basket Swamp National Park
  • Basket Swamp horse riding trails

Applies from Thu 1 Jul 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jul 2021, 3.51pm

Closed areas: The Junction campground closed

The Junction Campground is closed until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
  • The Junction campground

Applies from Tue 4 May 2021, 2.50pm to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 3.37pm

Closed areas: Ugly Corner Falls walking track closed

The Ugly Corner Falls walking track is currently closed until further notice, due to flood damage sustained in recent weather events.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6739 0700.

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• Torrington State Conservation Area
  • Ugly Corner Falls walking track

Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 3.39pm

Closed parks: Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - bushfire damage

Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. 

Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls, however the Lower Ebor Falls visitor area and escarpment walk from the Upper Ebor Falls to Lower remains closed. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected. 

The section of the Bicentennial National Trail that runs through the Guy Fawkes River National Park has reopened for use.

The following areas are closed:

• Chaelundi campground
• Dalmorton campground
• Escarpment walk
• Misty Creek lookout
• Lower Ebor Falls picnic area
• Ebor Falls escarpment walk from Upper Ebor Falls to Lower Ebor Falls
• Guy Fawkes River Wilderness areas

Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check this website for updates on closures.

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• Guy Fawkes River National Park
• Guy Fawkes River State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.46pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 4.15pm

Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park closed due to flood damage

Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive flood damage to roads, bridges, walking tracks and picnic areas. 

Applies from Mon 31 May 2021, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jun 2021, 9.15am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest control program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and M44 injectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 14 June 2021 and Wednesday 1 December 2021 in:

• Everlasting Swamp National Park
• Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please remember that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Everlasting Swamp National Park

Applies from Tue 25 May 2021, 7.53pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 May 2021, 9.20am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using red meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes and Wild Dogs.

The program will be continuous and ongoing between Sunday 30 May 2021 and Saturday 30 October 2021 in the following, parks, reserves and state conservation areas:

• Captains Creek Nature Reserve
• Koreelah National Park
• Tooloom National Park
• Yabbra National Park
• Mount Clunie National Park
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
• Nymboida National Park
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve
• Banyabba Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Ramornie National Park
• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
• Bindarri National Park
• Cascade National Park
• Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
• Cunnawarra National Park
• Dorrigo National Park
• Dunggir National Park
• Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• New England National Park
• Ngambaa Nature Reserve
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
• Serpentine Nature Reserve
• Boonanghi Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Carrai Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Cottan-Bimbang National Park
• Kumbatine National Park
• Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
• Pee Dee Nature Reserve,
• The Castles Nature Reserve
• The Cells State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi National Park.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the following NPWS area offices:

• Richmond River on 02 6627 0200
• Clarence on 02 6641 1500
• Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900
• Hastings/Macleay on 02 6652 0900

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• Banyabba Nature Reserve
• Banyabba State Conservation Area
• Chaelundi Flora Reserve
• Chaelundi National Park
• Chaelundi State Conservation Area
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
• Nymboida National Park
• Ramornie National Park

Applies from Mon 17 May 2021, 10.39am to Sat 30 Oct 2021, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 May 2021, 12.17pm

Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ongoing or continuous aerial and ground baiting programs from Sunday 30 May to Saturday 30 October 2021.

The program will use meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on wildlife and neighbouring stock, especially after the recent extensive bushfires.

All baiting locations will be identified by signs.

Please remember that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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.

Affects 6 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Banyabba Nature Reserve
• Banyabba State Conservation Area
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
  • The Junction campground
• Nymboida National Park
  • Nymboida River campground
• Ramornie National Park

Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.00am to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.46am

Closed areas: Sherwood Road partially closed

Sherwood Road from Arthurs Gap to the Railway Repeater Station is closed to vehicles.

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• Sherwood Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 Oct 2020, 4.57pm

Closed areas: Waihou Road closure

Waihou Road in Sherwood Nature Reserve is closed from Wednesday 8 April 2020 to Monday 30 November 2020, due to a damaged bridge. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Sherwood Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2020, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 2.00pm

Other incidents: Camping requirements

If you plan to stay at the campground in Butterleaf National Park you will need to fill in a Trip Intention Form before you leave home.

All NPWS campgrounds now require you to make an online booking before you stay, or to complete a Trip Intention Form for those that are remote and do not have a dedicated webpage, like the campground in Butterleaf National Park.

Read more about COVID safe camping here.

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• Butterleaf National Park

Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2020, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 1.29pm

Other incidents: Long Point or The Green campgrounds - Booking info

If you plan to stay at Long Point or The Green campgrounds in Warra National Park you will need to fill in a Trip Intention Form before you leave home.

All NPWS campgrounds now require you to make an online booking before you stay, or complete a Trip Intention Form for those that are remote and do not have a dedicated webpage, like Long Point and The Green campgrounds.

Read more about COVID safe camping here.

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• Warra National Park

Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jul 2017, 4.17pm

Closed areas: Road closure

Some areas of this park are closed due to demolition of bridge from past flooding event. This closure applies until further notice. 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.

• 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 Glen Innes area office (02) 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Washpool National Park