There are no current alerts in this area.
Applies from Tue 16 Jul 2024, 2.10pm to Fri 19 Jul 2024, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jul 2024, 2.16pm
Roads around Point Lookout may be affected by snow and ice leading to slippery conditions.
Please drive carefully to road conditions.
Contact NPWS Coffs Coast on 66520900 for further information.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.06am
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Sun 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.06am
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.06am
West end of New England National Park between Kilprotay Road & Hickeys Creek Road permanently closed.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 3.45pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.05am
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.05am
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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.04am
The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.03am
Cockerawombeeba Road and Trail are closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.
The roads will re-open once the Forestry Corporation completes repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 2.09pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jul 2024, 2.11pm
The barbeques at Williams River Picnic Area (Blue Gum Loop) are currently unavailable for use. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience and will rectify the situation as soon as possible. For more information, please call the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jul 2024, 6.08pm
Yacaaba Headland, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Port Stephens/Hawks Nest, is temporarily closed while environmental and cultural heritage assessments are undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Yacaaba Spit Track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jul 2024, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jul 2024, 2.32pm
Aerial Bitou control with Remotely Piloted Aircraft (Drone) . Bitou will spray bitou weed in sand dunes with Metsulphuron . All visotrs are to keep 30m away from drone whilst in operation .. Operation will commence Monday 15th July and proceed until the end of July 2024 . Operations will only be conducted when weather conditions are suitable.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jul 2024, 7.35am
Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and Tacking Point Lighthouse. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
Upgrades to this section of the Coastal Walk are planned to commence Monday 22 July 2024, subject to favourable weather conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 15 Jul 2024, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jul 2024, 7.33am
A section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres National Park will be closed for track maintenance works from Monday 22 July to Friday 30 August 2024 (subject to favourable weather conditions). The closed section of track is between Tacking Point Lighthouse and the carpark located adjacent to the intersection of Matthew Finders Drive and Lighthouse Road.
Access from Shelly Beach and the stairs to Miners Beach will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jul 2024, 10.09am
Newbys Creek Walk and Caves are closed for visitor safety until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 10.27am to Sun 28 Jul 2024, 10.29am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jul 2024, 10.33am
Foreshore construction works will take place in Trial Bay from Tuesday 13 February to Sunday 28 July 2024.
Access to parts of the foreshore and beach will be impacted but alternate access points will be available.
Campers may be impacted by noise during the construction phase.
For further information, contact the local NPWS campground office on 02 6566 6168.
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Applies from Sat 6 Jul 2024, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jul 2024, 9.17am
Recent wet weather has impacted road conditions in Crowdy Bay NP. Drivers should reduce their speed and exercise caution when driving on roads throughout the park.
Access for low clearance vehicles and caravans to Diamond Head, Indian Head and Kylies Beach campgrounds is best from the north along Diamond Head Road, via Dunbogan.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 23 Feb 2024, 11.50am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.27am
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.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.25am
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.
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Applies from Wed 1 May 2024, 2.09pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.24am
Rocky Crossing Walk remains closed for pedestrian bridge replacement works. The project is progressing well however extended wet conditions have affected the track surface and ability to complete the works. The track will be reassessed regularly and reopened as soon as possible. Blue Gum Loop Walk and Williams River Picnic Area remain open.
For more information, phone NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 28 May 2024, 8.13pm to Sat 31 Aug 2024, 8.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 9.19am
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed from Monday 29th May through to the 29th of July to allow contractors to deliver gravel to undertake Fire Access and Fire Trail (FAFT) Upgrades works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 1.30pm to Wed 24 Jul 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.45am
Jacky Barkers Campground is closed from Tuesday 18 June until Wednesday 24 July 2024 at due to wet and boggy conditions.
For further details, please contact the local Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.
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Applies from Mon 17 Jun 2024, 9.51am to Wed 18 Sep 2024, 6.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jul 2024, 4.15pm
The following campgrounds in Myall Lakes National Park are closed until Wednesday 18 September for winter maintenance:
Mungo North campground is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jul 2024, 9.06am
Lemon Tree Road is currently closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding. These areas will re-open once repairs are completed
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jul 2024, 12.57pm to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jul 2024, 1.01pm
Dawson River Walking Track is closed for bridge repairs from 10th January 2024 to 30th December 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jul 2024, 8.56am
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.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.30am to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.33am
Ben Halls National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed for ground pest control operation
The area will be closed from, Monday 1st of July 2024 to 10am, until the 30th of December 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 10.02am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.07am
The following areas are closed for repair works until Friday 28 February 2025
Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 28 Jun 2024, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Jun 2024, 2.40pm
The electric BBQ's at the Pines Picnic Area and not operational due to vandalism. NPWS crews will replace the damaged parts in coming weeks. A wood BBQ is on site that can be used for cooking and visitors need to bring their own wood.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 10.25am
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.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.32am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.39am
Expect short delays on Laurieton Track from 3 June to 30 September 2024. Walking trail improvements and maintenance will be underway. Please follow the directions of signs and contractors at all times.
For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.09am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.31am
Expect short delays on Grey Gum Ridge Road from 24th June to 31st July. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff. To avoid delays getting to Bird Tree Picnic Area please use Haydons Road.
For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 5 Jun 2024, 7.03pm to Sun 25 Aug 2024, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jun 2024, 12.34pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting is scheduled from Monday 10 June 2024 to Monday 17 June 2024. Ground baiting is scheduled from 10 June 2024 to Sunday 18 August 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
Aerial and ground baiting will occur in:
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 NPWS area office for more information:
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.04pm
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 31 May 2024, 7.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.35am
The following 4WD access trails are closed to vehicles from Friday 31 May 2024 due to the annual winter closure:
The following areas also closed to vehicles during this time:
You can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks, lookouts and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 30 May 2024, 10.32am to Sat 26 Oct 2024, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.23am
The Trial Bay Gaol will be closed to the public from Saturday 22nd June through until Saturday 26th October 2024 for maintenance works to the internal structure of the Historic building.
The Trial Bay Gaol and Campground office will be relocated to NPWS Arakoon Depot on Cardwell St, Arakoon.
All campers staying at the Trial Bay Gaol campground are to check in at the Arakoon Depot or phone the campground office on 02 6566 6168 between 9am - 4.30pm daily.
For further information on the Trial Bay Gaol closure or Trial Bay Gaol campground bookings please contact the Trial Bay Gaol office on 02 6566 6168 or email trialbay.gaol@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jun 2024, 3.31pm
Construction is nearing completition 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:
Construction works will be completed in July completing 23k of fencing and other works.
Construction works have included:
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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Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jul 2024, 8.04am
Road works have begun on Ferny Creek Road and Ferny creek campground access trail. The closure will remian in place due to inclement weather and will re-open as soon as the trail is safe to do so.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Jul 2024, 8.26am
Access to Mermaid Pools is permanently closed including for swimming. Sudden large swells and tides create major waves that wash over the rocks and pools.
Do not access this area. The severe conditions at this site have caused a number of significant injuries and deaths in the past.
Mermaid Pools have never been a designated visitor site due to the extreme nature of the surf and tides at this location. There is no approved public access walking track to Mermaid Pools.
For further information call the NPWS Verges Creek area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2024, 3.39pm
Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 May 2024, 7.21am
Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 3.52pm
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.
Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo track.
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2024, 4.56pm
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 Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jun 2024, 8.38am
Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 8.55am
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 8.54am
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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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/maxwells-flat-campground/local-alerts
Cottan-Bimbang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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