Floods and park closures

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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Blatherarm campground and picnic area

Torrington State Conservation Area

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Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
27 April 2025 Closed parks Park closed for aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 10.00am to Fri 2 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.57am

The following parks and reserves will be closed from 10am Sunday 27 April to 5pm Friday 2 May 2025 for an aerial pest control operation:

  • Bluff River Nature Reserve
  • Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
  • Cataract State Conservation Area
  • Kings Plains National Park
  • Kwiambal National Park and Community Conservation Area (Arthurs Seat)
  • Severn River Nature Reserve
  • Torrington State Conservation Area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 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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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Tue 11 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 2.30pm

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

National Parks are closed from 10.00am 6th March to 10.00am 11th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office 02 6739 0700.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

 

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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/blatherarm-campground-and-picnic-area/local-alerts

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