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Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.44am to Tue 8 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.51am
Closed parks: Jacky Barket Campground in Nowendoc National Park is 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 Tuesday 8 July 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 Tue 20 May 2025, 9.54am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am
Closed parks: Barrington Tops National Park temporarily closed due to flooding / severe weather
Barrington Tops National Park is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from flooding and severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This closure will be reassessed daily and the park will reopen when conditions are safe.
There is currently no vehicle access to Barrington Tops Forest Rd from the east (Gloucester side) due landslips and a council bridge outage. Vehicle access to the southern section of Barrington Tops NP is also blocked by landslips.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office on 02 6540 2300 (Scone) or 02 6538 5300 (Gloucester).
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 Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am
Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Sunday 1 June 2025 to the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September 2025 for the winter seasonal closure:
- Barrington trail - south
- Barrington trail - central
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
- Tugalow trail
Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 8.42am
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 Monday 30 June 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 Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.27pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 3.06pm
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 Monday 30th June 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 Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.52am to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.04am
Closed areas: Seasonal road closure
The Forest Road, east of the Hildergarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park, will be closed to vehicles from Monday 2 June to Monday 1 September 2025. This is because of ongoing wet road conditions during the colder months. This closure may be cancelled or extended as per road conditions, any changes will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 10.18am
Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park - 4WD recommended
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, trucks, trailers and caravans
Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 12.02pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
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 Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 10.02am
Closed areas: Bald Hill Falls closed for maintenance
The Bald Hill Falls area of Coolah Tops National Park is temporarily closed for maintenance and upgrade work. Work is anticipated to be completed and the area reopened in the coming weeks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 12.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 12.37pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for upgrades
The following areas of Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from Monday 19 May to Tuesday 1 July 2025 for upgrades:
- Doug Sky lookout
- The Governor carpark, walking track, lookout, and summit
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 6.00am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 9.54am
Closed parks: Park closed for 1080 ground bait program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a 1080 ground baiting program from Sunday 1 June to Thursday 31 July 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The following Parks will be closed for the duration of the program:
- Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
- Couradda National Park
- Killarney State Conservation Area
- Moema National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations.
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 Sat 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Jun 2025, 9.45am
Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions
The following visitation areas are CLOSED from Saturday 29 March 2025 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 Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 8.34am
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: Thu 29 May 2025, 8.54am
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 Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 9.47am
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 7 Jun 2025, 9.45am
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 Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 9.20am
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 Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 10.04am
Closed areas: Governor summit walking track CLOSED
The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage.
The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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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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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am
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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