Applies from Fri 10 Jul 2026, 7.58am to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 9.09am

Closed areas: Jacky Barkers campground closed due to wet conditions

The Jacky Barkers campground is closed from Friday 10 July until  2pm Friday 14 August 2026 due to recent wet weather. Sections of the access road, and the campground itself, are very wet and are impassable for vehicles.

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• Nowendoc National Park
  • Jacky Barkers campground

Applies from Sat 8 Aug 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 5.23pm

Hazard reduction burns: Spring Camp Creek HR

There is a fire in this park called Spring Camp Creek HR. 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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• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Applies from Sat 8 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 5.08pm

Hazard reduction burns: Spring Camp Creek HR

There is a fire in this park called Spring Camp Creek HR. 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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• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 11.51am

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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• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Dangars Falls lookdown
  • Dangars Falls picnic area
  • Dangars Falls View lookout
  • Dangars Falls walking track
  • Dangars Gorge campground
  • Dangars Gorge lookout
  • Dangars Main Falls lookout
  • Dangars River View lookout
  • Dangars Rockwall lookout 1
  • Dangars Rockwall lookout 2
  • McDirtys lookout
  • McDirtys walking track
  • Mihi lookout
  • Salisbury Waters walking track

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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• Werrikimbe National Park

Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jul 2026, 3.01pm

Closed areas: West End Trail - New England NP - Closed

West End Trail in New England National Park is permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.

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• New England National Park

Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2026, 12.55pm

Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures

The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.

• Eagles Nest walking track
• All access to Weeping Rock

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

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• New England National Park
  • Lyrebird walking track
  • Snow Gum link track

Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 1.52pm to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.22am

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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• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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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• Werrikimbe National Park
  • Brushy Mountain campground
  • Brushy Mountain loop walk