Barrington Tops National Park
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Last reviewed: Mon 16 June 2025, 3.55pm
Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.55pm.
The severe weather event in May 2025 has severely damaged Barrington Tops Forest Road, forcing both MidCoast Council and Forestry Corporation of NSW to close the road on the eastern side of Barrington Tops. Until the road is fixed you can only access this location from Scone (the west).
Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am.
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Sunday 1 June 2025 to the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September 2025 for the winter seasonal closure:
Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities 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 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.55pm
The severe weather event in May 2025 has severely damaged Barrington Tops Forest Road, forcing both MidCoast Council and Forestry Corporation of NSW to close the road on the eastern side of Barrington Tops. Until the road is fixed you can only access this location from Scone (the west).
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.18pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.09am
Berrico Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 June 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works and flood impact assessments and remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 10.13am
Black Swamp and Wombat Creek campgrounds within Barrington Tops NP remain closed until impacts from the recent severe weather can be assessed.
For further information contact Gloucester NPWS on (02) 6538 3500.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 1.43pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 6.14pm
The following areas remain closed:
Trails will be inspected and reopened when possible. Access to these areas has been affected by closures in Chichester State Forest.
For information about State Forest closures, please visit: www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures
For more information contact Gloucester NPWS on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 3.56pm
Cobark Park picnic area is currently closed due to access issues created by the recent severe weather event. Access from Gloucester is impacted by MidCoast Council road closures and access from the west is impacted by State Forest road closures.
For further information contact Gloucester NPW on (020 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 3.51pm
The section of Tubrabucca Rd between Horse Swamp campground and the ridge east of Paddys Creek bridge is currently closed due to impacts from the recent severe weather event.
For further information contact the Scone (02) 6540 2300.
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Applies from Sat 24 May 2025, 9.02am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 1.50pm
The following areas are closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the May flooding and severe weather event:
Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.
The reserve will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 2.36pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 1.13pm
Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to flooding and severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Roads leading to the reserve have been severely damaged and pose a hazard to road users. Roads and trails within the reserve need to be inspected for damage and fallen trees. NPWS will reopen the reserve once the trails are inspected and any issues remediated.
For more information contact the Gloucester NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.30am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Jun 2025, 9.05am
Copeland Tops State Conservation Area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to flood impacts. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This closure will be reassessed daily and the reserve will reopen when conditions are safe.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am
The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Sunday 1 June 2025 to the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September 2025 for the winter seasonal closure:
Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities 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 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.22am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 11.32am
Some parts of this park are closed from Thursday 29th May 2025 until further notice due to severe weather damage. The closed areas are:
Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Jun 2025, 9.05am
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be temporarily closing Little Murray Campground, Little Murray Trail and Narrow Plain Trail on the Barrington Tops plateau from Monday 31 March to Monday 30 June 2025 (including weekend days) for a park management program to address a public safety risk.
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. For further information about these closures, please contact [email protected].
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.27pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 3.06pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below visitor areas / trails on the Barrington Tops plateau from Thursday 20th February to Monday 30th June 2025 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operations:
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact [email protected].
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.37am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 8.34am
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 9.20am
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.02am
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2025 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.55am
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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Barrington Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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