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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 3.31pm to Mon 28 Oct 2024, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Gloucester Tops Road Closure for Planned Road Maintenance
Gloucester Tops Road will be closed beyond the Gloucester River campground from Monday 14 October through to the 28th of October, to allow contractors to undertake essential road 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.
Areas and walks affected include:
Gloucester Falls Track
River Track
Sharpes Creek Track
Antarctic Beech Forest Track
The Link Trail, Careys Peak Trail and Wombat Creek campground will remain open but cannot be accessed from Gloucester Tops Road.
Visitors can still enjoy the Gloucester River Track and Gloucester River Campground and picnic area.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 11 Oct 2024, 8.42am to Fri 18 Oct 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 8.51am
Closed areas: Halls Peak Campground and Day Use Area - East Kunderang Homestead Closed due to Wet Weather and Hazardous Road Conditions along Raspberry Road.
Areas closed due to hazardous road conditions along Raspberry Road from recent widespread rain.
The following areas are closed from Thursday 10 October to 2pm Friday 18 October due to widespread rain:
- Halls Peak Camping and Day Use Area
- East Kunderang Homestead
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. 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 park office at Walcha on 02 67774700 or Armidale on 02 67389103.
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Applies from Fri 11 Oct 2024, 8.29am to Tue 15 Oct 2024, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 8.35am
Closed areas: Myrtle Scrub Road in Cotton Bing Bang National Park Closed due to recent wet weather causing Hazardous Road conditions
Areas closed due to hazardous road conditions from recent widespread rain.
The following areas are closed from Monday 30 September to 2pm Tuesday 15 October due to widespread rain:
- Myrtle Scrub Scenic Dirve
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. 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 park office at Walcha on 02 67774700 or Armidale on 02 67389103.
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Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 5.00am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 8.32am
Safety alerts: 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.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.30am to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 8.19am
Closed parks: Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park- Pest Control Works
Ben Halls National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed for ground pest control operation
The area will be closed from, Monday 1st of July 2024 to 10am, until the 30th of December 2024 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 Wed 2 Oct 2024, 12.59pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 1.09pm
Safety alerts: Weed Spraying Works
NSW NPWS will be working with a contractor and staff to complete a weed spraying program within Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park.
Weeds being sprayed include:
- Blackberries
- Scotch Thistle
- Oxeye Daisy
- Yorkshire Fog
If you have any concerns please contact Scone Depot on 6540 2333.
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Applies from Fri 23 Feb 2024, 11.50am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.42am
Other planned events: Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing Walking Track Works
Track works are being undertaken on Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing walks. Temporary closures may occur and will be posted as a separate alert. Be aware of contractors and machinery operating in the area and follow any onsite signage or directions from staff or contractors. Track surfaces may be muddy and uneven so take care.
For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 9.28am to Sat 31 May 2025, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 9.30am
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 past the Junction Pools Trail.
This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Barrington Tops plateau campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise these trails while it is 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 Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Oct 2024, 8.37am
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 2024 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 Thu 11 Jul 2024, 2.09pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 2.23pm
Other planned events: Williams River Picnic Area Barbeques Out of Order
The barbeques at Williams River Picnic Area (Blue Gum Loop) are currently unavailable for use. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience and will rectify the situation as soon as possible. For more information, please call the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 9.21am
Other planned events: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 10.22am
Closed areas: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 9.16am
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 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 9.28am
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: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 9.28am
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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