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Honeysuckle Forest track

Barrington Tops National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 19 June 2025, 1.45pm

Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.47pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 1.45pm.

Other incidents: Barrington Tops Forest Road closed east of Honeysuckle picnic area

The severe weather event in May 2025 has caused major damage to Barrington Tops Forest Road in a number of places, forcing both MidCoast Council and Forestry Corporation of NSW to close the road on the eastern side of Barrington Tops. There is currently no access to the Barrington Tops plateau, or Scone via the Barrington Tops Forest Rd from Gloucester.

For up to date general information on road closures visit https://www.livetraffic.com/.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 9.21am

Closed areas: Tubrabucca Road closed due to severe weather impacts.

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 NPWS office on (02) 6540 2300.

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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 1.53pm

Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails

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:

  • Barrington trail - south
  • Barrington trail - central
  • Paddys Ridge trail
  • Butchers Swamp trail
  • Bullock Brush trail
  • Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
  • Tugalow trail

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.

Unfortunately Little Murray campground is currently closed to all visitors while NPWS deals with a public safety risk.

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 Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 1.45pm

Closed areas: Cobark Park picnic area closed

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 NPWS on (02) 6538 5300.

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Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 3.47pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 1.45pm

Other incidents: Barrington Tops Forest Road closed east of Honeysuckle picnic area

The severe weather event in May 2025 has caused major damage to Barrington Tops Forest Road in a number of places, forcing both MidCoast Council and Forestry Corporation of NSW to close the road on the eastern side of Barrington Tops. There is currently no access to the Barrington Tops plateau, or Scone via the Barrington Tops Forest Rd from Gloucester.

For up to date general information on road closures visit https://www.livetraffic.com/.

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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 12.17pm

Closed areas: Notice of temporary closure - Little Murray Campground, Barrington Tops NP

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 Friday 4 July 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

Closed areas: Notice of Management Program temporary closure – Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area

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:

  • Butchers Swamp Trail
  • Paddys Ridge Trail
  • Barrington Trail (north from Tubrabucca Road)
  • Wrights Trail
  • Wrights Perimeter Trail
  • Tubrabucca Trail

 

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 Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.34am

Safety alerts: Visitor Safety Alert: Feral Horses

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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Local alerts

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