Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 9.28am to Sat 31 May 2025, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 11.22am

Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures

Some 4WD trails remain closed after the annual seasonal closure period (from 1 June to 30 September) due to trail conditions. The following 4WD trails remain closed:

• Tugalow trail
• Thunderbolts trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
• Barrington Trail (south), after the Junction Pools campground turnoff. 

This closure does not affect public vehicle access to Polblue, Gummi Falls, Devils Hole, Horse Swamp, Little Murray, or Junction Pools campgrounds.

Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise these trails while it is closed to public vehicles.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 2 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Barrington trail
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Little Murray campground
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
  • Gummi Falls campground

Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 5.00am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 8.32am

Safety alerts: Feral horses

Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.

Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.

What to do around aggressive horses:

· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby

· retreat to your vehicle

· wave your arms around and make lots of noise

· walk in a group rather than as an individual

· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Little Murray campground
  • Polblue campground and picnic area

Applies from Fri 23 Feb 2024, 11.50am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 2.02pm

Other planned events: Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing Walking Track Works

Track works are being undertaken on Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing walks. Temporary closures may occur and will be posted as a separate alert. Be aware of contractors and machinery operating in the area and follow any onsite signage or directions from staff or contractors. Track surfaces may be muddy and uneven so take care.

For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300. 

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Blue Gum loop trail
  • Lagoon Pinch picnic area
  • Rocky Crossing walk
  • Williams River picnic area

Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 8.28am

Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations

Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation

The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Curracabundi National Park

Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.18pm

Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed

Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Burraga Swamp walking track