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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 1.52pm to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.22am
Safety alerts: Planned Road Maintenance Works - Mooraback Road, Racecourse Trail, Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road
Changed Road Conditions due to road Maintenance works are in place in Werrikimbe National Parks and Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Affected Roads and trails are:
- Mooraback Road
- Racecourse Trail
- Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road
Roadworks are scheduled to repair the road from 22 June for up to 8-10 weeks. Heavy plant will be operating during this time, take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700, or Armidale Office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade
The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:
- Dangars Gorge Campground
- Dangars Falls Picnic Area
- Dangars Falls lookouts
- McDirtys walking track
- Sailsbury Waters walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).
NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.
During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 1.21pm
Closed areas: Scrub Bird and Brushy Mountain Walking Tracks Closed
The Scrub Bird and Brushy Mountain walking tracks are closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.
Both walks depart from Brushy Mountain Campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 7.16pm
Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
- Barrakee SCA
- Killabakh NR
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Tapin Tops National Park
The following areas within Tapin Tops National Park are closed due to flood impacts;
- Potoroo Falls (including Potoroo Road)
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 10.29am
Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to unsafe access
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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