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Flooding impacts have resulted in widespread closures of NSW national parks, campgrounds and some roads. Please check NPWS Alerts and Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information before visiting a national park. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. COVID-safe measures also still apply.
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Last reviewed: Thu 8 April 2021, 9.15am
Applies from Sat 3 Apr 2021, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Apr 2021, 9.15am.
Mount Royal Road is only suitable for 4WD vehicles due to recent rain which has made the road very slippery. Please drive carefully and be aware of the road conditions.
For more information, please call the NPWS Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 5.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 10.39am.
The Youngville gas barbecues are closed for repair.
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Applies from Tue 6 Apr 2021, 3.45pm to Fri 16 Apr 2021, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 5.19pm
NPWS is replacing the decking on the viewing platform at Burning Head. The full walk and viewing platform will be open over the weekend of Saturday 10 April and Sunday 11 April 2021. Visitors will only have access to part of the platform until Friday 16 April 2021. The walking track is open and visitors will be able to see most of the surrounding area.
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Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 3.28pm to Mon 12 Apr 2021, 3.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 4.55pm
Wheeny Creek campground is open for Easter. However, Boobook camp site is closed until further notice, due to flood damage.
Campers must book in advance under COVID-19 health requirements.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2016, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 4.34pm
There is currently no vehicle (4WD) access past the Junction Pools turn-off on Barrington trail (south). This is due to the trail conditions between the turn-off and Mount Barrington.
Access to Mount Barrington is restricted to walking or mountain biking during this closure. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Upper Hunter area office on 02 6540 2300, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 25 Mar 2021, 3.57pm to Tue 27 Apr 2021, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 4.28pm
The main access road (Barrington Tops Forest Road / Scone Road) to Barrington Tops Plateau from Gloucester has been closed by the Forestry Corporation until further notice due to damage caused from recent flood and storm events.
The road is closed between Cobark Park and Honeysuckle picnic areas. There is currently no through access from Gloucester to Scone on this road.
Road re-open dates are unknown at this stage.
Campgrounds and visitor precincts located on the plateau may be accessed from the western side via Scone.
For latest traffic information, please visit www.livetraffic.com
For further information, please call the National Parks and Wildlife Service Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 29 Mar 2021, 12.47pm to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Apr 2021, 2.43pm
Four-wheel drive trails in Barrington Tops National Park are closed to vehicles due to recent severe weather event.
Trails affected include:
Trails will be assessed regularly and re-opened when conditions allow.
The Barrington trail (south) has re-opened.
Closures remain in place for:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 1.25pm to Sun 18 Apr 2021, 1.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Apr 2021, 2.01pm
The following areas remain closed:
Road access from Gloucester to Scone and Barrington Tops Plateau has been closed by the Forestry Corporation due to hazardous road conditions. There is currently no access from Gloucester to visitor sites on the Barrington Tops Plateau, including:
Access to these sites is via Scone or Aberdeen.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the National Parks and Wildlife Service Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Sat 3 Apr 2021, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Apr 2021, 9.15am
Mount Royal Road is only suitable for 4WD vehicles due to recent rain which has made the road very slippery. Please drive carefully and be aware of the road conditions.
For more information, please call the NPWS Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 6 Apr 2021, 9.47am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 4.03pm
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has temporarily closed Williams Top Road due to trail damage.
To access the Corker trail, Lagoon Pinch picnic area and Williams Top picnic area please use Allyn River Rd (use Salisbury Rd and Salisbury Gap Rd from Dungog). 4WD vehicles are recommended due to rough and slippery surface.
The council access roads cross causeways that may be impassable during heavy rain.
For more information, contact the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 6 Apr 2021, 4.49pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 4.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 9.25am
Some roads in this park are closed from Tuesday 6 April to Wednesday 30 June 2021 due to storm and flood damage. The closed roads are:
If you're travelling to Sheepskin Hut, please enter via Commission Road. Gates that are in place have been locked and signs are in place on closed roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Fri 2 Apr 2021, 5.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 10.39am
The Youngville gas barbecues are closed for repair.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.55pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 9.55am
Several National Parks and Wildlife Service reserves will be closed until further notice due to impacts to trails from severe weather event. These include:
Landslips and hazardous trees have been reported across many areas. For your safety, please avoid these reserves until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the National Parks and Wildlife Service Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 4.31pm to Thu 15 Apr 2021, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Apr 2021, 10.23am
Finchley campground is closed due to road closures by local council. The campground will reopen when access restrictions are removed.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Apr 2021, 10.10am
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has 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 Wed 31 Mar 2021, 3.36pm to Fri 16 Apr 2021, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Apr 2021, 1.48pm
Mogo Campground in Yengo National Park is closed until 16 April 2021. The main access roads to the campground are closed due to damage from the recent storm event and flooding. For more information contact the NPWS office on (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 9 Feb 2021, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Apr 2021, 1.18pm
Gummi Falls campground and Bullock Brush trail are currently closed to allow for campground upgrade works. This closure may be extended depending on weather conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Barrington Tops area office on 02 6540 2300 or 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 1.18pm to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 3.44pm
Coorongooba Campground is closed due to flooding and flood damage. The causeway into Coorongooba is currently flooded. Water was at 2m above the causeway on Friday 26 March 2021.
Flooding has caused damage to the road surface and drainage structures along the road. When conditions allow NPWS staff will inspect the damage and arrange repairs.
Coorongooba Campground will not reopen for the April school holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 4 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Tue 14 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 3.46pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 15 March to Tuesday 14 September 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please email or call the NPWS Hunter Central Coast office on 0436 003 303.
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Applies from Thu 4 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Tue 14 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Mar 2021, 8.07am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 15 March to Tuesday 14 September 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please email or call the NPWS Hunter Central Coast office on 0436 003 303.
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Applies from Wed 3 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Tue 14 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Mar 2021, 5.22pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 15 March to Tuesday 14 September 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please email or call the NPWS Hunter Central Coast office on 0436 003 303.
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Applies from Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.39pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 3.22pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh meat baits and/ or Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 8 February and Saturday 31 July 2021 in Wollemi National Park.
The following trails will be used as a part of this program:
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, call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 14 Jan 2021, 11.10am to Tue 1 Mar 2022, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jan 2021, 2.20pm
Some parts of Big Yengo National Park are closed for repair until Tuesday 1 March 2022 following significant storm and fire damage. Trails, fords, buildings and other infrastructure need to be repaired to ensure visitor safety and enjoyment.
The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 1.11pm
NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible. However, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings, or for other reasons such as fire or flood damage.
From 1 June 2020, all reopened campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.
The closed campgrounds are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2020, 7.51am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 7.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jan 2021, 11.46am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of meat, manufactured products and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Thursday 31 December 2020 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state focused biosecurity issues. 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 Kanangra area on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 4 Mar 2020, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Dec 2020, 8.50am
The Big Yango precinct and Shepherds Gully Road in Yengo National Park are currently closed for repair and maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi-Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Nov 2020, 3.50pm
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council-managed camping area. 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 02 6538 5252.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 1.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2020, 3.21pm
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground in Karuah National Park are closed while Little Mountain Road is being upgraded. The road is impassable. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 18 Oct 2020, 6.23pm
Access to the Coorongooba campground is via a causeway through the Capertee River. This causeway is subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rains falling upstream, making the causeway impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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/mount-royal-national-park/local-alerts
Mount Royal National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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