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Applies from Sat 29 Feb 2020, 5.25pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Feb 2020, 5.25pm
Closed areas: Barrington Trail South remains closed beyond Junction Pools
The last 5km of Barrington Trail south remains closed to vehicles due to trail conditions following recent wet conditions. Visitors are still able to access both Little Murray and Junction Pools camping areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact either the Gloucester office on 6538 5300 or the Scone office on 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Feb 2020, 9.54am
Closed areas: Tracks and trails - post fire safety risk
Brush Turkey track and the Cliff Face track are closed due to post fire tree danger. Woko campground is open. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300. Alternatively call the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2020, 4.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2020, 8.50am
Closed areas: Youngville campground toilet is closed
The Youngville campground toilet in Mount Royal National Park is closed for repair.
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Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 10.45am to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Feb 2020, 8.48am
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires
This park is closeduntil Monday 30 March 2020, due to bushfire damage. The closure remains in place 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.
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Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2020, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2020, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Wollemi National Park - closed areas
The following areas of Wollemi National Park remain closed due to the bushfire and/or flood damage and associated hazards:
- Newnes campground (cricket pitch or eastern side of river - main campground open)
- Coorongooba campground (due to flooding)
- Weir-Long Cave walk is closed at junction with Pagoda Rocks walking track (Dunns Swamp)
- River Gauging station (Dunns Swamp)
- Bicentennial National trail – Widden to Glen Alice, Glen Alice to Jenolan
- Glow Worm walking track
- Deep Pass campground and canyons in Wollemi National Park
- Newnes Industrial Ruins
- Wheeny Creek
- Bob Turners walking track
- Sheepskin Hut
The following areas of Wollemi National Park are now open:
- Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campground
- Pagoda lookout walking track – (Dunns Swamp)
- Waterside walk – (Dunns Swamp)
- Dabee walk (Dunns Swamp)
- Cudgegong picnic area (Dunns Swamp)
- Colo Meroo campground
- Newnes (Little Capertee) campground
Safety advice:
- Please be aware that due to recent fires and floods there may be dangerous hazards in this park. These include falling trees and branches, flooded creeks and crossings and debris on tracks.
- If accessing remote areas of national parks please visit the Think before you TREK page
- Solid Fuel Ban is in place until Tuesday 31 March 2020
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2020, 9.06am
Other planned events: Trails closed to vehicles due to unsafe trail conditions
Some trails are closed in this park until further notice due to unsafe trail conditions. The affected trails include:
- Tugalow trail closed
- Thunderbolts trail closed
There is alternative access to Gummi Falls campground via Bullocks Brush trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2020, 1.28pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to fire and/or flood damage
This park is closed due to fire and/or flood damage. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 12.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.26pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2019, 9.42am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.19pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2019, 11.44am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2020, 12.59pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020.
Mill Creek and Ten Mile Hollow campgrounds are exempt.
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Jun 2019, 4.06pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks is running a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park from Saturday 11 May 2019 to Monday 11 November 2019.
For further information, call the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Jun 2019, 4.01pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is running a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Wallabadah Nature Reserve from Saturday 11 May to Monday 11 November 2019.
For further information, call the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Sat 26 May 2018, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Jun 2018, 11.03am
Other planned events: Deep Pass campground toilet closed
The toilet at Deep Pass campground is temporarily closed due to capacity limitations. Planning for a new toilet facility is currently underway.
Please use minimal impact camping practices in this area. Large groups should consider camping at alternative sites. Groups in excess of 20 people require approval from the NPWS Oberon area office.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 2.02pm
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has 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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Applies from Fri 10 Mar 2017, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2017, 2.40pm
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook camp area closed
Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground and picnic area is closed for management purposes. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2014, 5.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2019, 10.32am
Closed areas: Pipeline track
The Pipeline track between Glen Davis and Newnes is closed until further notice. There is no access across private property at Glen Davis, and trespassing is prohibited. For more information please call NPWS Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open 7 days a week, or NPWS Mudgee on (02) 6370 9000, Monday to Friday, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 28 Aug 2015, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2020, 8.49am
Closed areas: Partial road closures – Mount Royal and Cassells Roads
Some areas of this park are closed due to road damage following recent weather conditions. The closed areas are:
- Mount Royal Road beyond Mount Royal. The road is gated at this point
- Cassells Road between Fal Brook Bridge and Keegans track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bulga office on 02 6574 5555 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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