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Dangars River View lookout

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 5 August 2026, 11.51am

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/

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 8 Aug 2026, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 3.08pm

Fires - : Bottle Creek, Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area

There is a fire in this park called Bottle Creek, Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area. 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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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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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 11.11am to Thu 29 Jun 2028, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 1.35pm

Other planned events: Wonga walk access change

There is an additional access to the Wonga walk. This access track is a 2-minute walk from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, along Lyrebird Lane.

The temporary access track is surfaced with non-slip rubber mat. Please note that the track is steep and uneven in sections, making it unsuitable for prams, wheelchairs and other mobility aids. 

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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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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.00pm to Wed 19 Aug 2026, 2.05pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.07pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Monday 10th August 2026 to Wednesday 19th August 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (Wild Dogs)

The program will take place in Gwydir River National Park and Gwydir River State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 10.10am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 10.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.55pm

Closed areas: Barokee Campground Closed Due to Maintenance

Barokee Campground will be closed from 10am Monday 13 April to 10am Wednesday 30 June 2027 for maintenance. The Day Use Area and Walking tracks remain publicly accessible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2026, 10.00am to Sun 23 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 4.17pm

Closed parks: Closed Areas: Notice of Aerial Shooting for Pest Animal Control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct an aerial pest control operation (aerial shooting) from 15th August to 23rd August 2026 (including weekend days) in:

  • Camerons Gorge NR/SCA
  • Wallabadah NR
  • Ben Halls Gap NP/NR
  • Curracabundi NP/SCA
  • Watichimbark NR
  • Mernot NR
  • Monkeycott NR
  • Woko NP

The operational area will be CLOSED to all visitors when aerial shooting is underway.

Warning closure signs will be placed at relevant visitor entry points. Please do not enter closed areas during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, please contact the NPWS local office on (65402300).

Camerons Gorge NR/SCA, Wallabadah NR, Ben Halls Gap NP/NR, Curracabundi Group (Curracabundi NP/SCA, Watchimbark NR, Mernot NR, Monkeycott NR, Woko NP)

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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 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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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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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2026, 7.00am to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 8.14am

Other planned events: Moses Rock Road closed due to bridge works

Moses Rock Road will be closed from Thursday 16 July to Friday 14 August 2026 due to bridge works.

Access to and from Platypus Flat Campground and Cod Hole Campground will be from Moonpar Forest Drive via Bostobrick, not via Cascade.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast office on 02 6652 0900 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 6 Mar 2026, 8.55am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 12.10pm

Closed parks: Closed Area: Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed for ground shooting for feral animal control

Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed from 4pm Monday 6 April 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026 for ground shooting program(s) for feral animal control.

Do Not Enter. Penalties apply. Call Scone office for more information on 6540 2300.

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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.25pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 12.03pm

Closed parks: Curracabundi National Park closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

Curracabundi National Park is closed for ground pest control operation

 Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen, Lea Hurst. Monkeycot, Karamea precincts) is closed 9am, Monday 2 February 2026 to 1030am, Thursday 31 December 2026 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.

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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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Applies from Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Jun 2026, 2.19pm

Closed areas: Karamea Homestead closed due to flood damage

The following area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the May 2025 flooding and severe weather event:

  • Karamea Homestead

 

The Homestead will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 8.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2028, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 4.29pm

Closed areas: Lyrebird Link track closed

Lyrebird Link track closed. Temporary access to walks via a steep detour.

The Lyrebird Link ramp to the walking tracks from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has been closed to address safety risks. Temporary access to the walks via a short steep detour (18 degrees or 1 in 3) is unsuitable for mobility impaired visitors and prams. This will be the only available walk access until the Glade reopens. Please ask at the information counter for advice and directions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre on 02 6657 5913 or Coffs Coast Area Office on 02 6652 0900

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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am

Closed areas: Landslip on Hanging Rock Road in State forest

Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event.  The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation.  Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road

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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 12.09pm

Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed

Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2025, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 9.09am

Closed parks: Yessabah Reserve Permanently Closed

Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable.

Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6700.

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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 8.59am

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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Applies from Mon 9 Mar 2026, 8.00am to Tue 9 Mar 2027, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 8.14am

Closed parks: Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area closed for pest control operations

Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations until 09 March 2027.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.

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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 9.47am

Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to unsafe access

Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.

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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.08am

Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads

Construction is complete on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.

 

Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access. 

 

The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area: 

  • Wittigs Road
  • parts of Stockyard Creek Road
  • Seams Road
  • Jacks Road
  • Buds Crossing Road

 

Construction works were completed in August and the 23k of fencing is complete. 

 

Construction works have included:

  • clearing the fence corridor
  • building the fence
  • installing bridge and culvert crossings.

 

Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations

Pest animal control shooting operations will also occur in these areas

Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise in areas that are closed for public access.

 

Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area

 

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

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/dangars-river-view-lookout/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
  • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.

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