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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 2.32pm
Hazard reduction burns: No.1 Fire Break HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 13/05/2025. The fire is called No.1 Fire Break 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 Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Mon 16 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 4.49pm
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 Monday 16 June 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 Sat 3 May 2025, 10.00am to Thu 22 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 4.11pm
Closed areas: The Barracks Campground closed for maintenance
The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance work from Saturday 3 May to Thursday 22 May 2025 (inclusive). This closure may be extended or the capacity of the campground reduced if required to complete the proposed maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Mon 26 May 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Bald Hill Falls closed for maintenance
The Bald Hill Falls area of Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance and upgrade work from Wednesday 16 April to Monday 26 May 2025. This work is weather dependent and therefore the closure may be lifted earlier or extended as necessary to complete the work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 3.38pm to Fri 23 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 11.14am
Closed areas: Jacky Barkers Campground In Nowendoc National Park Closed due to Wet Weather and Hazardous Road Conditions
Jacky Barkers Campground in Nowendoc National Park is closed from 11:00am Wednesday 7 May to midnight on Friday 23 May 2025 due to wet weather and hazardous road conditions.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local National Parks office at Walcha on (02) 6777 4700 for Armidale on (02) 67389100.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 11.00am to Fri 23 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 11.02am
Closed areas: New Country Swamp Campground Closed Due to Wet Weather
New Country Swamp campground is closed from Monday 5 May 2025 until midnight on Friday 23 May 2025 due to widespread rain, which is impacting the campground.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local National Parks office at Walcha on (02) 6777 4700 for Armidale on (02) 67389100.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.26pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 11.01am
Closed parks: Karuah National Park - Entire Park Closure
The park until further notice due to infrastructure repair works and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on access roads. This closure effects the following parts of Karuah National Park:
- Tattersalls Campground
- Double Wharf Picnic Area,
Karuah will re-open when access roads are safe and repair works are complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 7.00am to Sat 24 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.53am
Closed areas: Turkey Farm Hazard Reduction Burn - Fire Trails Closed, Trinkey State Conservation Area
The National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn within Trinkey State Conservation Area called Turkey Farm HR. This burn is anticipated to commence 7 May 2025.
The hazard reduction burn will be approximately 1400ha in size and located approximately 15km east of Tambar Springs. Ground and aerial (helicopter) ignition may occur. Smoke may be visible for a week after the burn. A partial park closure will be in place during burning operations and the roads will remain closed until 24 May 2025, or until the area is assessed as safe.
Closures will apply to the following fire trails close to and surrounding the HR within Trinkey SCA during burning. Road closure signs will indicate location of closures on trails within Trinkey SCA.
- Turkey Farm Road
- Lease Road
- Yanargee Road
-Eastern Boundary South Road
Further closures may apply to
- Jungle Rd
- Revocation Rd
- Lawson Rd
- Treloar Rd
For more information, contact NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 7.00am to Sat 24 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.53am
Closed areas: Waitara Hazard Reduction Burn - Fire Trails Closed, Trinkey State Conservation Area
The National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn within Trinkey State Conservation Area called Waitara HR. This burn is anticipated to commence 8 May 2025.
The hazard reduction burn will be approximately 630ha in size and located approximately 15km east of Tambar Springs. Ground and aerial (helicopter) ignition may occur. Smoke may be visible for a week after the burn. A partial park closure will be in place during burning operations and the area will remain closed until 24 May 2025, or until the area is assessed as safe.
The following trail closures in Trinkey SCA close to and surrounding the HR will apply during burning. Road closure signs will indicate specific closure locations on the ground.
-Waitara Rd
-North-east Boundary Rd
-Davidson Rd
-Wilgavale Boundary Rd
For more information, contact NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 5.00pm to Sun 1 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 2.08pm
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11 May 2025 to 1 June 2025 in the following reserves:
- Barrington Tops National Park / State Conservation Area
- Barakee National Park
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- Bretti Nature Reserve
- Ben Hall Gap Nature Reserve / National Park
- Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve / State Conservation Area
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Ceder Brush Nature Reserve
- Curracabundi group of reserves
- Towarri National Park
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah Nature Reserve
- Wingen Maid Nature Reserve
- Woolooma National Park
- Woko National Park
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 in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 more information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.27pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 11.05am
Closed areas: Notice of Management Program temporary closure – Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below visitor areas / trails on the Barrington Tops plateau from Thursday 20th February to Friday 30th May 2025 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operations:
- Butchers Swamp Trail
- Paddys Ridge Trail
- Barrington Trail (north from Tubrabucca Road)
- Wrights Trail
- Wrights Perimeter Trail
- Tubrabucca Trail
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Tue 25 Feb 2025, 11.08am to Sat 31 May 2025, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Sun 4 May 2025, 10.21am
Closed areas: Craddocks Creek Trail closed for essential trail works and landslip repair
Craddocks Creek Trail in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area will be closed until the 30th of June 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail works and landslip remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.18pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 May 2025, 10.18am
Closed parks: Berrico Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
Berrico Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 June 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 11.59am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Monday 12th May - Monday 30th June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in the north-eastern section of Wollemi National Park and Manobalai Nature Reserve.
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 in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 6.03pm
Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park
Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.
During this time:
- Expect delays due to traffic control
- The road may be impassable during and after wet weather
- The road may not be suitable for 2wd vehicles and caravans
Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.
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Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 4.53pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11th May 2025 to 1st June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 11.39am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.54am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 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 the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.31pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.47am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
W National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 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 the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 12.01am to Fri 23 May 2025, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 8.34am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 12 May 2025 to Friday 23 May 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Avondale State Conservation Area (SCA), Back River Nature Reserve (NR), Booralong NR, Bulagaranda (Mt Yarrowyck) Aboriginal Area (AA), Cottan-Bimbang National Park (NP) & SCA, Curracubundi NP, Indwarra NP, Mummel Gulf NP & SCA, Ngulin NR, Nowendoc NP, Oxley Wild Rivers NP & SCA, Single NP, The Basin NR, Tomalla NR, Tuggolo Creek NR, Warrabah NP and Werrikimbe NP.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local New England NPWS area office for more information on 6738 9100.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 8.51am
Closed areas: Notice of temporary closure - Little Murray Campground, Barrington Tops NP
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be temporarily closing Little Murray Campground, Little Murray Trail and Narrow Plain Trail on the Barrington Tops plateau from Monday 31 March to Friday 30 May 2025 (including weekend days) for a park management program to address a public safety risk.
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. For further information about these closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 10.03am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.20am
Safety alerts: Feral Cat 1080 program - Gloucester Tops
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking a Felixer feral cat pest management program the Gloucester Tops part of the park from Friday 28 March 2025 to Friday 19 September 2025.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of feral cats on wildlife, especially the endangered rufous scrub-bird and broad-toothed rat. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use Felixer 1080 cartridges, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison, dispensed by a Felixer unit, for the control of feral cats.
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 in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 8.28am
Safety alerts: Williams Top Rd - 4WD recommended in wet conditions
Williams Top Rd in Chichester State Forest has been impacted by recent, heavy rain. 4WD vehicles are recommended during wet conditions. Please contact the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300 or the Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212 for more information on accessing the Corker Trail or upper Rocky Crossing Walk.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Apr 2025, 7.43am
Safety alerts: Visitor Safety Alert: Feral Horses
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.02am
Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2025 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 9.41am
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
- California trail - closed until late May 2025
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until late May 2025
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 9.28am to Sat 31 May 2025, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
Some 4WD trails remain closed after the annual seasonal closure period (from 1 June to 30 September) due to trail conditions. The following 4WD trails remain closed:
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
- Barrington Trail (south), after the Junction Pools campground turnoff.
This closure does not affect public vehicle access to Polblue, Gummi Falls, Devils Hole, Horse Swamp, Little Murray, or Junction Pools campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise these trails while they are closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 10.55am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
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 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd
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 Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.46am
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
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 Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
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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