Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date	Event	Title
1 February 2025	Closed areas	Park closed due to roadworks	Details
Applies from Sat 1 Feb 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2025, 1.21pm To allow for access road upgrades to be conducted the primary access road to most visitor facilities in Washpool NP, Coachwood Drive, will be closed from 2pm Saturday 1 February until 2pm Friday 28 February 2025. Due to this closure Bellbird and Coombadjha campgrounds, the Coachwood and Granite picnic areas, and all walks that depart from these locations are also closed. This road closure will not impact the World Heritage Walk, but for visitors intending to undertake the Walk during this time please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 to discuss camping options. This closure does not extend to Four Bull Hut or the horse riding trails in the north-west area of Washpool NP. Do not enter closed areas and follow any direction from signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700. Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 10.19am

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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Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2024, 9.00am to Sat 1 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 11.25am

Closed areas: Four Bull Hut closed due to ongoing pest control operations

Four Bull Hut in the north of Washpool NP is closed until Saturday 1 March 2025 as there is an ongoing pest control operation underway.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the lNPWS Northern Tablelands Area office 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.00am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 11.25am

Other planned events: Caution: Roadworks in Place

Roadworks will be taking place along Farnell Road, Wattle Creek Road, Spirabo Forest Way and Billyrimba Trail from 9am Tuesday 8th October until 5pm Tuesday 31st January 2025.

All areas will remain open, please exercise caution when driving, riding or walking along these tracks, and follow any instructions from signage, staff or contractors.

Please note Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive is not impacted by these works.

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

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Park info

in Washpool National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions

Washpool National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

Park entry fees:

$8 per vehicle per day applies only at attractions in the Glen Innes area. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.

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Emergency services

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