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Last reviewed: Tue 4 November 2025, 8.40am
Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.39am.
Last reviewed: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 8.32am.
Closed areas: Lavender Vale Homestead Closed for Bookings
Due to an unavailability of cleaning staff, 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 Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.40am.
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 Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9.14am to Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9.28am
Closed areas: Area closed for track maintenance
Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 14 November 2025 while trails are being maintained. The closed areas are:
You can still access Terry Hie Hie picnic area and Yanay Warruwi walking track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11.26am to Fri 21 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Nov 2025, 8.33am
Closed areas: Tommy's Rock Walk and Lookout Closed for Upgrade Works
Tommy's Rock Walk and Lookout will be closed from 10 am 21 July 2025 to 5 pm 31 October 2025 to allow for upgrade works to take place. The track will be inaccessible from the turn off on Old Grafton Road to both walkers and vehicles.
Mann River Campground and Day Use Area will remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2025, 10.34am to Fri 31 Dec 9999, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Sep 2025, 10.40am
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 Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.40am
Other planned events: Closure of Old Grafton Road
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Mann River Campground and Dalmorton Campground. Mann River Campground is accessible from the Glen Innes (Western) side of the Old Grafton Road, whereas Dalmorton must be accessed from Grafton (Eastern) side. The Dalmorton Tunnel is closed during this time.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of December 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 8.44am
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 Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 9.45am
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 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.40am
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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