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Last reviewed: Mon 30 March 2020, 3.18pm
Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.36pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 3.18pm.
Closed areas: Camping not permitted and Four Bull Hut closed
Camping, including caravans and motorhomes, is not permitted in Washpool National Park until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Four Bull Hut will also be closed until further notice. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
Affects 3 locations in this park:
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Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 9.00am
to Fri 26 Jun 2020, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2020, 10.42am.
Closed areas: Washpool walk closed
Washpool walk in Washpool National Park is closed due to fire damage. Do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 9.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2020, 10.40am.
Safety alerts: Take care when visiting this park
This park has been damaged by bushfire. For your safety please stay on formed walking tracks and trails. Please take care as some directional signage may be missing.
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jul 2017, 4.17pm.
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed due to demolition of bridge from past flooding event. This closure applies until further notice. Closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away, at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Glen Innes area office (02) 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.18pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.48pm
Closed areas: Part of Werrikimbe National Park closed - bushfire damage
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas are:
- Hastings Forest Way touring route
- Brushy Mountain campground and walking tracks
- Plateau Beech picnic area and walking tracks
- Racecourse trail and Coachwood trail
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 3.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.47pm
Closed parks: Willi Willi National Park
Willi Willi National Park is closed due to extensive bushfire damage. Hastings Forest Way is also closed due to extensive damage during recent bushfires in the area.
Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Tue 17 Mar 2020, 11.35am to Fri 29 May 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.49pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire damage
This park is closed due to bushfire damage until Saturday 30 May 2020, unless otherwise updated. Do not enter the park as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Continue to check this website for alerts and updates.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 3.43pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 1.51pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed
This campground is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 4.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 5.02pm
Other planned events: Chaelundi Road closed due to road works
There is no vehicle access to Chaelundi Road from Sheep Station Creek Road to Old Glen Innes Road. This is because heavy machinery is in use for roadworks and three bridges have been destroyed by bushfires. The road will be periodically blocked and unsafe to travel.
For more information call the NPWS Coffs Coast office on 02 6652 0900.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 3.59pm
Closed parks: Mann River Nature Reserve closed
Mann River Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted and Robinsons Cabin closed
Camping, including caravans and motor-homes, is not permitted in Boonoo Boonoo National Park until further notice for the health and safety of staff and visitors. Robinsons Cabin is also closed until further notice.You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 5 Mar 2020, 9.17am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 3.24pm
Closed parks: Majority of park closed - Werrikimbe
The majority of Werrikimbe National Park and State Conservation Area are closed due to bushfire damage.
- Mooraback picnic area is open
- Cobcroft picnic area and walking track are due to open on Saturday 30 May 2020
- Plateau and Brushy Mountain picnic areas and campgrounds are due to open on Tuesday 30 June 2020
These dates are indicative only. Please monitor this website for further updates and alerts. Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 3.18pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted and Four Bull Hut closed
Camping, including caravans and motorhomes, is not permitted in Washpool National Park until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Four Bull Hut will also be closed until further notice. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.06pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 3.06pm
Closed parks: Closed parks and reserves - Clarence area
This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Sunday 31 May 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 66411 500.
Affects 13 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 18 Mar 2020, 10.25am to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 2.51pm
Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves- Coffs Coast area
This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Tuesday 30 June 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 2.04pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted
Camping, including caravans and motorhomes, is not permitted in national parks until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
Affects 4 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.13pm
Closed parks: Areas closed due to bushfire damage
Torrington State Conservation Area has been damaged by bushfires. Nomads picnic area is open. However, the following areas will remain closed until it is safe to open them:
- Blatherarm campground and picnic area
- Mystery Face picnic area and walking track
- Ugly Falls Corner walking track
- Thunderbolts Lookout walk
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information call the NPWS Tenterfield area office on 02 6736 4298, and continue to check this website for alerts and updates on closures.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 4.59pm
Closed parks: Part of Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - bushfire damage
The majority of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected. Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Monitor this website for updates on closures.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 4.28pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted - Gibraltar House closed
Camping, including caravans and motor-homes, will not be permitted in Gibraltar Range National Park from Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice. Gibraltar House will also be closed until further notice. For further information call 1300 072 757.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 9.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2020, 10.42am
Closed areas: Washpool walk closed
Washpool walk in Washpool National Park is closed due to fire damage. Do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2020, 10.40am
Safety alerts: Take care when visiting this park
This park has been damaged by bushfire. For your safety please stay on formed walking tracks and trails. Please take care as some directional signage may be missing.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 9.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2020, 9.47am
Closed areas: The Needles walk closed
The Needles walk in Gibraltar Range National Park is closed due to fire damage. Do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2020, 1.54pm
Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves - Hastings Macleay area
This park is closed due to bushfire damage and fire recovery works. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on Tuesday 30 June 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168.
Applies from Wed 22 Jan 2020, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2020, 2.54pm
Safety alerts: Take care when visiting this park
This park has been damaged by bushfire. For your safety please stay on formed walking tracks and trails. Please take care as some directional signage is missing.
Affects 3 parks and 9 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 22 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2020, 10.04am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to fire damage
Cypress-pine campground and Morgans Gully picnic area are closed due to fire damage. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the NPWS Tenterfield area office on 02 6736 4298.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jul 2017, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed due to demolition of bridge from past flooding event. This closure applies until further notice. Closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away, at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Glen Innes area office (02) 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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