Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 11.27am

Other planned events: Closure of Old Grafton Road

Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi, and as such access to Dalmorton campground is by Chaelundi Road from the south only. To access Chaelundi Road you will need to either enter via Marengo Road at Hernani, or via Sheepstation Creek Road at Dundurrabin. These roads are only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off-road caravans.

Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of June 2025.

Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/

Affects 2 parks and 9 locations nearby. Show list

• Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Chaelundi campground
  • Chaelundi Falls lookout
  • Escarpment walk
  • Lucifers Thumb lookout
  • Misty Creek lookout
  • Spring Gully picnic area
  • Wurrang lookout
• Guy Fawkes River State Conservation Area
  • Dalmorton campground
  • Dalmorton group campground

Applies from Wed 17 Jan 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 7.26pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to flood damage

Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).

The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Dorrigo National Park
  • Slingsbys trail and Syndicate Ridge track

Applies from Tue 30 Jul 2024, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 2.50pm

Closed areas: Yellow Cutting Road partial closure

The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed until further notice due to a bridge defect.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.

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• Yuraygir State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 8.36am

Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed

The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Kwiambal National Park

Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 9.09am

Fires - Advice: Dthinna Dthinnawan

There is a fire in this park called Dthinna Dthinnawan. 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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• Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park

Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.48am

Fires - Advice: Berrygill

There is a fire in this park called Berrygill. 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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• Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park

Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2023, 5.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 1.55am

Fires - Advice: Rockdale Rd, Bolivia

There is a fire in this park called Rockdale Rd, Bolivia. 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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• Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 10 Dec 2023, 6.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Dec 2023, 6.06pm

Closed parks: Torrington SCA - Closed due to Bushfires

Torrington SCA is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called Trap Mountain Dumaresq Valley . For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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• Torrington State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Dec 2023, 4.53pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Kings Plains National Park

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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas 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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• Kings Plains National Park

Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Dec 2023, 6.05pm

Closed parks: Bolivia Hill NR - Closed due to bushfire

Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called Rockdale Rd, Bolivia. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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• Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 8 Nov 2023, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 8.45am

Other planned events: Urumbilum Creek Road - Road Closure due to Bridge Replacement

NPWS are replacing the Timber Bridge on Urumbilum Creek Road as the bridge has reached end of life. The timber structure will be replaced with a pre cast concrete and steel bridge. The road will be closed for the duration of the project and the closure is expected to last for 5 weeks subject to weather. The closure commenced on Wednesday 22nd November and will run until 20th December, weather dependant.                     

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• Bindarri National Park
  • Orara Escarpment 4WD touring route
  • Plateau Circuit loop trail

Applies from Thu 26 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.44am

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire either on park or in close proximity. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website

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• Bluff River Nature Reserve
• Butterleaf National Park
• Butterleaf State Conservation Area
• Capoompeta National Park
• Maryland National Park

Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 11.28am

Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed

Never Never picnic area shelter is closed until further notice due to damage sustained during extended wet weather. The shelter will be reconstructed in 2024.

Walking tracks and Never Never picnic area remain open. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Dorrigo National Park
  • Never Never picnic area

Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 9.35am

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.

Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.

For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Chaelundi National Park
  • Doon Goonge campground

Applies from Mon 16 Oct 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Dec 2023, 6.05pm

Closed areas: Temporary closure - Ebor Falls precinct

Ebor Falls visitor precinct in Guy Fawkes River NP will be temporarily closed from 16 October 2023, to allow for construction works of new lookouts and visitor precincts to be fast-tracked. This closure will include the Upper and Lower Falls visitor areas, the Ebor Falls Road (part only) and the Ebor Village walking track. Access to the Ebor Cemetery off Ebor Falls Road will remain open.

It is anticipated the Upper Falls precinct will reopen to the public in December 2023.

During the closure no toilet, picnic or rest stop facilities will be available at Ebor Falls. Travellers on the Waterfall Way are advised to use alternate amenities located in Ebor township or at the Ebor Sportsground.

Please do not attempt to enter these areas during the closure period, and follow the direction of any signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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• Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Ebor Falls

Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 9.02am

Closed areas: Road closure

Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.

The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.

Please note:

• Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
• Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Washpool National Park

Applies from Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.35am

Closed areas: Ironbark camping area closed

The area in Kings Plains NP known locally as Ironbark camping area will be closed from Thursday 1 June 2023 until further notice, to allow for works to install facilities so that this area can be used as a formal campground.

The tent-only campground in the park, Kings Plains Creek campground, remains open during these works, and bookings remain essential.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.

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• Kings Plains National Park

Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 9.02am

Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only

Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.

For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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• Butterleaf National Park
• Butterleaf State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 21 Mar 2022, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 8.34am

Closed areas: Suttons road closed permanently due to storm damage road failure

Suttons road is closed to vehicle traffic following the second major pavement collapse in an area of highly dispersible soils. Alternate access is via Granite Pit or McMullens roads.

For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

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• Bindarri National Park