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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Aug 2026, 9.49am
Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade
The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:
- Dangars Gorge Campground
- Dangars Falls Picnic Area
- Dangars Falls lookouts
- McDirtys walking track
- Sailsbury Waters walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).
NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.
During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 1.52pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Aug 2026, 9.47am
Safety alerts: Planned Road Maintenance Works - Mooraback Road, Racecourse Trail, Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road
Changed Road Conditions due to road Maintenance works are in place in Werrikimbe National Parks and Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Affected Roads and trails are:
- Mooraback Road
- Racecourse Trail
- Fenwicks Road/Cobcroft Road
Roadworks are scheduled to repair the road from 22 June for up to 8-10 weeks. Heavy plant will be operating during this time, take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Walcha on 02 6777 4700, or Armidale Office on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Cockerawombeeba Road closed due to tree fall
Cockerawombeeba Road is closed due to a large tree fall, located approximately 2km south of North Plateau Road intersection. Plateau Beech Campground remains accessible from Hastings Forest Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 2.47pm
Closed areas: Scrub Bird and Brushy Mountain Walking Tracks Closed
The Scrub Bird and Brushy Mountain walking tracks are closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.
Both walks depart from Brushy Mountain Campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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