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Sheepskin Hut campground

Wollemi National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 14 January 2025, 4.09pm

Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 4.09pm.

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

  • California trail - closed until late May 2025

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

  • California Hut - closed until late May 2025

Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sun 6 Apr 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 1.59pm

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial and ground pest control operation

The following parks will be closed from 4pm Sunday 6th April to 5pm Friday 11th April for an aerial pest control operation.

- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve (including Mt Gray mine site & Grove Creek Falls)

- Abercrombie River National Park & State Conservation Area (Bummaroo Ford Campground remains OPEN)

- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

- Kanangra-Boyd National Park (The Six Foot Track from Cox's River to Jenolan Caves Road remains OPEN) Ground shooting operations undertaken during this period. 

- Turon National Park

- Yerranderie State Conservation Area (Access to Yerranderie Regional Park along the Oberon-Colong stock route remains OPEN)

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.08am to Sat 17 May 2025, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.52am

Safety alerts: Vegetation removal Old Great North Road

Vegetation removal works occurring along Old Great North Road between West Commission Trail and Devines Hill Monday 31 March 2025 to Friday 16 May 2025. Machinery may be operation along Old Great North Road during works.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 8.56am

Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operation

Some areas in this park are closed from 6am, Tuesday 1 April to 6pm, Thursday 17 April 2025 for ground shooting for feral animal control. This program will target pigs. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species

The closed areas are:

  • Drummer's Flat
  • Morrison's Flat
  • Honeyeater Flat
  • River flats south of the Goulburn River-Merriwa River confluence
  • Moolarben Creek (excluding Moolarben Picnic Area)
  • Fire trails accessed from Cumbo Road

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Apr 2025, 8.06pm

Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 31 March to Friday 29 August 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devine's Hill. The closed areas are:

  • Devine's Hill section of the Old Great North Walk

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.39am

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 4.09pm

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

  • California trail - closed until late May 2025

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

  • California Hut - closed until late May 2025

Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.

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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/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/sheepskin-hut-campground/local-alerts

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