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Ironbark Nature Reserve

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Applies from Sat 2 Aug 2025, 3.00pm to Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 3.54pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to dangerous road conditions

Mount Kaputar National Park is closed until 9AM Monday 4 August 2025 due to poor weather and dangerous road conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.00am to Sun 10 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.12am

Closed parks: New Country Swamp Campground in Mummel Gulf National Park Closed due to wet weather

New Country Swamp Campground in Mummel Gulf National Park is closed from Friday 1 August to Midnight Sunday 10 August due to widespread rain impacting the campground. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be impacted. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700 or Armidale on 02 6738 9100.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 9.06am

Closed areas: Threlfall Walk Track Closed - Flooding

The Threlfall Walk Track is closed from 1/8/2025 to 6/8/2025 due to flooding.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 9.04am

Closed areas: Dangars Walk Track Closed - Flooding

The Dangars Walk Track is closed from 1/8/2025 to 6/8/2025 due to flooding. Dangars Campground remains open.

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Applies from Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.28pm to Wed 6 Aug 2025, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.31pm

Closed areas: Threlfall Walking Track Closed due to Flooding

Threlfall walking track is temporarily closed until further notice due to flooding. NPWS will monitor the conditions and will reopen this walk as soon as it is deemed suitable, Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Armidale NPWS office on 02 6738 9100

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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 5 Sep 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 9.06am

Closed areas: Budds Mare and Riverside trail and campground closed for track works

Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Friday 5 September 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail. 

Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700. 

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.00am to Fri 15 Aug 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 8.40am

Closed areas: Halls Peak closed due to adverse road conditions

Halls Peak is closed due to adverse and wet trail conditions until Friday 15th August 2025. 

For updates or further information, call the New England Area NPWS on (02) 6738 9100. 

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.15am

Closed areas: The Governor walking track and lookout closed for upgrades

The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track and The Governor lookout walking track (including the carpark and lookout platform) are closed until further notice for upgrades to the elevated walkway sections.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Sat 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 1.28pm

Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions

The following visitation areas are closed until further notice due to wet conditions:

  • Waa Gorge
  • Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.13pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program

**UPDATE: This baiting program has been extended until Friday 31 October 2025 in the Beresford/Carinya precinct of Mount Kaputar National Park**

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Tuesday 4 March to Tuesday 5 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

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.

For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 1.28pm

Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road

There are significant washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.

Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.

This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any queries regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 1.28pm

Closed areas: Barraba Track closed until further notice

The Barraba Track is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 8.39am

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 Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 3.04pm

Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed

Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

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