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Wisemans Ferry Historic Site

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 6.38pm

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.15am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 6.38pm.

Closed parks: Wisemans Ferry Historic Site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 12.35pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 12.27pm

Safety alerts: Howes Trail road condition – experienced 4WD only

Howes trail from Putty Road to Yango Track is rough and severely eroded. Experienced 4WD only. Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555 or NSW Crown Lands 1300 886 235

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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 3 Jul 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 8.53am

Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works

The Devines Hill section of the Old Great North Road is closed from Monday 24 November to Friday 3 July 2026 while conservation works are being undertaken.

 

The Devines Hill section is from Settlers Road to Shepherds Gully Road. Alternate entry points to the Old Great North Road via Finchs Line and Shepherds Gully Road remain open. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.

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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 7.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 9.51am

Safety alerts: Boree Track Vegetation Maintenance

NSW Crown Lands will be conducting vegetation maintenance along Boree Track from Monday 18 May 2026 to Friday 26 June May 2026. Track will remain open during maintenance works however, users are advised that machinery will be present and working onsite during this time. Users must follow all safety signage along the track.

For more information, contact NSW Crown Lands 1300 886 235 or email enquiries@crownland.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.14am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 6.38pm

Closed parks: Maroota Historic site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Maroota Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wisemans-ferry-historic-site/local-alerts

Contact

Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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