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Applies from Thu 14 Jun 2018, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jun 2018, 3.06pm
Safety alerts: Roads slippery on the Barrington Tops
Following recent roadworks and subsequent wet weather, the roads on the Barrington Tops - in particular Tubrabucca Road and Barrington Tops Forest Road (Scone - Gloucester Road) - have become slippery. While these roads remain open, please use extreme care when driving. Motorists are advised to avoid using Tubrabucca Road.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jun 2018, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Jun 2018, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Gloucester Falls lookout closed for upgrade
Gloucester Falls lookout will be closed from Thursday 14 June 2018 due to a major upgrade. The site will remain closed for at least a month (weather dependent) to allow these works to be completed safely.
Access to the following areas from Gloucester Tops are still open:
- Andrew Laurie lookout
- the Antarctic Beech forest walk
- the River walk
- Gloucester Tops picnic area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jun 2018, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jun 2018, 12.33pm
Closed areas: Annual winter closure of 4WD trails on Barrington Tops
4WD trails on Barrington Tops will be closed to all vehicles from 1 June 2018 to 1 October 2018 for annual seasonal closure. The closed trails are:
- Barrington trail (south and central)
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail
Trail closures mean there is no vehicle access to the following campgrounds during this period:
- Little Murray
- Junction Pools
- Gummi Falls
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on (02) 6545 1128 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Sat 26 May 2018, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 May 2018, 10.07am
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 Wed 2 May 2018, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 May 2018, 1.51pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to hazard reduction burn
Some areas of this park are closed due to a hazard reduction burn adjacent to Newnes. The closed areas are:
- Coke Ovens cliffs climbing area
- The burnt area on the plateau east of Newnes to the cliffs above Rocky Creek, and south to Deanes Creek
- Firefly and Looking Glass canyons
- Zobels Gully area south of Newnes (the upper section was burnt)
Visitors are advised to respect these closures because tree and rock fall will be a hazard for some time.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Blackheath area office on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 7 May 2018, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 May 2018, 10.53am
Other planned events: 1080 aerial baiting for wild dogs
NPWS, in conjunction with Local Land Services (LLS), will be conducting 1080 aerial baiting for wild dogs. The baiting will take place from Monday 14 until Monday 21 May 2018 in the following parks:
- Barrington Tops National Park
- Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
- Towarri National Park
- Ben Halls Gap National Park
- Curracabundi National Park
- Curracabundi National Park
- Camerons Gorge State Conservation Area
- Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah National park
- Woolooma National park
- Brushy Hill Nature Reserve
For further information, contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on (02) 6545 1128.
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Applies from Thu 26 Apr 2018, 3.15pm to Fri 27 Jul 2018, 3.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 May 2018, 12.12pm
Other incidents: 1080 wild dog aerial and ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial and ground baiting in Manobalai Nature Reserve as part of the Hunter Valley Combined Wild Dog Management Plan Program.
Aerial baiting is expected to occur between Tuesday 1 May and Tuesday 15 May 2018, depending upon suitable weather conditions. Ground baiting is expected to occur from Monday 7 May to Saturday 9 June 2018. In both baiting operations NPWS will using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) meat baits.
This baiting program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program to mitigate the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. If you would like to become involved in the cooperative program please call Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
All baiting will be done in accordance with legal requirements under the Pesticides Act 1999. Although not expected, some non-target or domestic animals may be affected, particularly domestic dogs. Domestic pets are not permitted within the nature reserve. We suggest that pets be restrained to ensure that they don't enter the baiting location during operations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Wollemi Yengo area office on (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 25 Apr 2018, 3.59pm to Fri 27 Jul 2018, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 May 2018, 12.30pm
Other incidents: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a 1080 wild dog ground baiting program in Wollemi National Park as part of the Hunter Valley Combined Wild Dog Management Plan Program.
Ground baiting is expected to occur from Monday 7 May to Saturday 30 June 2018 in the following places:
- Widden and Baerami valleys
- Glen Gallic and Yarrawa
- Martindale Valley
- Appletree Flat and Bulga.
In all these baiting locations NPWS will using ejectors with 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate).
This baiting program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program to mitigate the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. If you would like to become involved in the cooperative program please call Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
All baiting will be done in accordance with legal requirements under the Pesticides Act 1999. Although not expected, some non-target or domestic animals may be affected, particularly domestic dogs. Domestic pets are not permitted within Wollemi National Park. We suggest that pets be restrained to ensure that they don't enter the baiting location during 1080 baiting operations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact the NPWS Wollemi Yengo area office on (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 26 Apr 2018, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 May 2018, 1.50pm
Other planned events: FoxTAP 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program - Barrington Tops
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting 1080 baiting for foxes and wild dogs, as part of our FoxTAP program, on the plateau south of Barrington Tops Forest Road. The baiting program will begin on Monday 30 April 2018, and will run for 3 weeks. For further information call the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 3 Feb 2018, 10.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Feb 2018, 10.34am
Closed areas: Firefly Canyon
Firefly Canyon is closed due to fire damage and risk of falling trees. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jan 2018, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jan 2018, 3.07pm
Fires - Advice: Gibbs Creek
There is a fire in this park called Gibbs Creek. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 19 Dec 2017, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Dec 2017, 9.22am
Fires - Advice: Kandos State Forest
There is a fire in this park called Kandos State Forest. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Sun 20 May 2018, 3.18pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program in Wallabadah Nature Reserve
From Wednesday 6 December 2017, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a 6-month 1080 baiting program for wild dogs in Wallabadah Nature Reserve. For further information please contact the NPWS Scone area office on (02) 6545 1128.
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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Sun 20 May 2018, 3.19pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and Chittick
From Friday 10 November 2017, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a 6-month 1080 baiting program for wild dogs in Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and the 'Chittick' property. For further information please contact the NPWS Scone area office on (02) 6545 1128.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Dec 2017, 8.41am
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 22 Sep 2017, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Oct 2017, 4.10pm
Closed areas: No vehicle access to Mount Barrington
There is no vehicle access to the final 5km of Barrington trail, beyond the Junction Pools turn, due to safety issues caused by deteriorating trail conditions. Visitors can still access Junction Pools and Little Murray campgrounds. Visitors can also access Mount Barrington on foot or by bicycle. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on (02) 6545 1128 or the Gloucester Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6538 5252. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2017, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jun 2018, 3.08pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Barrington Tops
NPWS are conducting a 1080 baiting program for wild dogs in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for the next 6 months starting from 15 March 2018. For further information please contact either the NPWS Gloucester office on (02) 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone office on (02) 6545 1128.
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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 8 Aug 2016, 10.03am
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: Sat 23 Jul 2016, 9.37am
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 . Closed areas are:
- Mount Royal Road beyond Mt 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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